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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
8
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade reports a debit balance of £958 19s 2d at year start, reduced to 12s 8d by year end. It lists expenditures for repairs and equipment, donations and subscriptions, and notes the death of key supporter Mr A.L. Urano.
Officials from winning schools received trophies at the Volos Plentre last night as Col. Collins congratulated victors. Prizes included the Doerr Shield, the W. AL Collins Shield, and the Northernmost Teacher Association Cups. Parramatta schools claimed top honors among boys and girls, with separate accolades for highest primary school aggregate and individual performances.
Officials warn staff of the Pcat that no entertainment report will be furnished unless Fiaste is reevaluated on the plan and the Editor is informed 48 hours before the event. The message ties secrecy to procedural timing and staff duty.
Tropical Theatre debuts a complete programme shift tonight featuring Kenneth McPuoinard as star performer. The evening promises a balanced mix of well known dancers and performers, with a strong supporting cast including Professor Chandler and guest acts. The venue advertises a suspenseful, graceful show designed to thrill audiences.
Philip J Attan notes a lively stage week with Lytton praising crowd reaction during a carnival season at Queenshurst. Howard Randall is shot mid play as detectives uncover the culprit, with 15 players examined and a clever whodunit unfolds leading to a final reveal. The program includes interludes and a second act musical item before the main law starts.
The Cairnd Annual Race Ball will be held in Aquatic Hall tonight. A first class gala supper is promised and the weather is reported suitable for dancing, expected to draw a large attendance.
A garbled local social page lists residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark and Miss Clark. Mentions a birthday party for Devis Clark with gifts and a surprise program, plus various attendees and routine social events. The text names many individuals and places, though details are fragmented.
August 2 report from Nrisbane states Mee J. El Somith assistant to the wiltamolopist at Civimne has been cyppasint es by the Government as assistant en tomoliazist.
Washington notes quote Mr Kefloy and Mr Nelle on ant iwar pact aims. They say the United States should not be bound to join European conflicts. State Department rejects fixed definition of aggressive war and emphasizes self defense as an individual issue.
The Australian Press Association reports that Mr Wrice has deputed Senator Murlachin to sign the Kellogg peace pact in Paris. The move signals key diplomatic steps toward formalizing postwar settlement and broad maintenance of international agreements.
The Prime Minister arrived in Brisbane at midday on a separate train after a change in travel plans. Mrs. Dice and the PM were greeted warmly in Ipswich and Brisbane by local representatives and dignitaries, with cordial welcomes extended to the couple on arrival.
New York Aug 1 Avhwitting reports Heeneey has received an offer from Austria for a series of fights in Australia. He replies he will likely accept but plans to travel to New Zealand for a Wednesday engagement and return to New Bravison by late August. He notes a possible longer stay if a higher contract is offered, but says no one there is likely to better his November fight price.
The text notes Tes Rickard is expected to win a heavyweight tournament in September following Tannen's retirement. It mentions an initial match between Jack Sharkey and Knut Lansen with Lansen defeating Phil Scott in one round, placing focus on the path to the new champion in New York.
The article lists men's clothing items including heavy wool suits, oil finished beards, and cotton garments in dark grey or fawn. It mentions styles for suits, trousers, and accessories, with references to belts, ties, and formal wear.
A fragmented page lists boys apparel deals with belts belts, jackets, shirts, waists and knickers. It notes prices and sizes such as 8/9 and 20 dan BOYS while mentioning items like sleeveless singlets and Colton twill knickers. The garbled text references brands and entries without clear dates or locations.
Ladies and Children's Footwear Specials list sales on various children shoes. Items include patent one bar shoes in sizes seven to ten, cherry patent styles, and neat designs with laced collars. Sales pages emphasize web orders and limited size ranges in a period catalog tone.
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