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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
4
Melbourne reports a Lady Stonehaven trophy event the Lady Shehasen Cup with cadet dinghies carrying crews of three. Five Hughies competed and the Blackadder led by Hert Finlay won as Governor and Lady Stonehaven watched.
The article surveys 1920s style trends with durable fabrics like wool blends and opalescent whites for evening frocks. It highlights trims such as belts, plumes, and hemlines, noting new finishes for jumper frocks, tweed shirts, and velour garments. Aviation influence appears in hats with side ear coverings and a front ornament on the Jeter style.
An Atherton note urges investigation of shop and factory premises under the Act. It questions compliance with prescribed hours and holidays and asks whether inspectors could check premises and enforce rules. The letter, dated April 3, signs off as INTERESTED.
A reader urges the Awol to address awards for women working in private homes. The writer questions wages and conditions, asks where help for private house workers comes from, and questions officials and promises, noting hardship when out of work. April 2.
A reader urges Gordonvale and northern towns to back a memorial fund honoring Sirn-ht and fallen hero Patrel. Donations from local groups and residents are requested, with a six month subscription option and support from Babin da district, the Country Woman's Association, and fruit growers in the area.
Fragmentary report cites researchers Dr Jackson and Dr Mee from Columbia University describing a crystal treatment claimed to regrow hair. Melbourne correspondent Adama reports scalp growth of nearly two inches in a week followed by claim of complete elimination of specks.
A reader letter targets Cairns Shire Council over failing road works and temporary repairs on a bridge. He laments high rates, calls for action to fix derelict corduroy roads and curb food shortages through local production and better local trade. The missive, from J M Lestrange of Vovue Resort Hotel, urges timely council response and accountability.
A Cairns reader criticizes free trade writers for focusing on Australian exports while ignoring the Corn Wealth’s long standing crop diversity. The letter argues that vegetables command high prices and that trade policy did not cause current patterns, noting beans peas oats maize potatoes and onions as examples.
The piece describes a chaotic theatre performance in Denver with rapid shifts in tone and unclear audience response. It notes mentions of actors Miao and Mijares and an implied end time under five minutes, suggesting a fragmented event.
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