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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
4
A reader replies to a prior commentator, defending British born workers and migrants. He condemns Northern migrants, cites police court evidence, and argues savings abroad aid eventual return to native lands while noting ethnic tensions and class attitudes in cane districts.
A Queensland Justice of the Peace writes to Cairns Post rebutting criticism of the Cairns jail trial and judge. He defends the verdict, attacks other commentators, cites the Prison Reform Bill, and argues against letting a condemned man remain in prison with mental deficiencies, urging accountability and proper process.
A reader defends Mr Downs and attacks Crina and others aligned with Labor. He recalls prior petitions for Mr Grigg and questions local leaders Glover Bata sett Granahan and Jones. The writer criticizes council waste and suggests residents should self help with road and home work, noting council costs and ratepayer burdens.
A reader letter critiques local council performance and finances, condemns misuse of funds and road condition neglect, and questions candidates and party labels. The writer urges voters to replace incumbents with new voices, referencing storekeepers, electors, and upcoming election day. He dismisses current parties and endorses change at the polls.
Advertisement lists fancy silk check voile in pale pink apricot jade sage and grey with backgrounds. Includes ladies and girls dresses in white voile frocks and colored tunic suits, children linen outfits, brown hats, and assorted fabrics sold at Boland's price. Also features large assortment of striped and blended silks and laces with marked yard prices.
Bargain footwear items listed with prices: men tan willow hats capes welled soles and wide/narrow sizes. Ladies glace kid shoes sewn soles Cuban heels and patent court stores with discounted Boland prices.
A fragment lists Boland's price quotes for underclothing and ladies garments including sleeveless tubulat items, Black Mervene Princess sees, madapolam camis, crepe kimonas, and cotton bodices. It notes sizes 38 to 44 inches and mentions specific color options and trims.
Readable listings show green and cream linen window holland 36 inches wide sold as Boland's price 1/6 yard. Includes 15 pieces of splendid quality longcloth 16 inches wide with slight edge wear and a blue checked line fabric, details partially obscured by damaged OCR.
Fragmentary advert reads silk torchon lace and cotton tee shirt items with prices noted. Mentions Boland's store and regular stock like hemstitched goods and ladies' Pure Linen items. Readable details emphasize sale pricing on hosiery and lace and related goods.
Sailor text shows a fragmented price list for ladies cotton hose and seamless stockings in various colors including sunburn hod blush black and white and heather cotton hose in charcoal gray and nude tones. Also mentions prestige silk hose and sale prices with bold Boland pricing and stock items.
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