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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
14
A fragment notes velvet and velveteen fabrics now offer warmth and lightness with attractive color and design, expanding use beyond rare day wear. It mentions costumes in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and a reference to Roth Taylor in a stylish dress.
At the Japoon licensing court Me Aitkin heard Japoon hotel license requests. McNamee for applicant described local population shops schools and cane work. Government officers and travelers were cited as plausible customers. residents voiced needs while officials questioned stability and land use.
The shore Society held its annual meeting at English's Hall Malanda on Saturday afternoon April 14. M Lynch chaired with good attendance. The chairman noted losses of key members including Fr Donaghy whose wife had recently died and a condolence vote was offered. The president read the annual report and M Shapcott presented the balance sheet and profit and loss for the year.
Mr W Lowrey proposed eliminating a smoke concession at future events to attract guests, with complimentary tickets for a spacious booth. Discussion supported improving guest entertainment while noting past efforts and costs, and the motion was seconded and then lost. The chairman’s report and financial balance were adopted, with thanks for the year’s work and assurances of ongoing support. Subscription reminders were made to fund future committee needs.
Nominations were called and resulted in the appointment of 122 committeemen. Names listed include I J Donaghy H Kees W S Haker BR T Joe English Faxwell Hanrahan Johnson Kidd Lyne CoB Lowrey H Kinnear Went RDyan A Cerama A Gibson EF Wallace Wyall R Haines J Daley among others.
The Cairns Citizens Band has reorganised after a period of inactivity and plans a public reappearance within weeks. Under bandmaster Jack Gallagher the group has grown from fourteen to over fifty members, with future joiners and a focus on tone, articulation, and expression. Gallagher intends lecture evenings and individual instruction to raise overall musical standards by year end. The residents are invited to watch the band’s progress and improvements.
A clerk named Henri Mays and Sergeant M discuss a Stee Coverdhaeet case involving over 1,000 people. The report notes actions by a commission and mentions a 12 month timeframe and forthwith provisions amid busy operations.
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