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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
11
Myrtle and Ethel discuss a new cinema at Graigs opposite the Post Office where the police halted the screening as traffic was blocked. The staff plans to show a weekly gazette of local happenings once the film returns from Melbourne for development, expected near the weekend.
An edited glimpse shows Claire at a party, smiling and youthful in a georgette frock, with remarks about age versus appearance. An ad touts Creme Charmosan as a skin product claiming to reduce aging signs and boost youth.
Promoted by the City Corporation a housing scheme at Thord England has proved a financial failure with the cost of completing each house calculated at 13008 pounds. The revelation highlights the strain on public housing projects and the burden on municipal funds.
Readers across the Cairns district are urged to forward personal announcements and movements to Rosemary care of the Cairns Post for inclusion in the Home Circle section. Submissions will be welcomed and published as soon as practicable with the proper forwarding details.
The readable parts describe a page with children and a boy named Sonmaary and a girl named Mime, but most of the text is garbled. The piece mentions writing and words in a game and refers to a page in a book or newspaper with scattered proper nouns.
A fragment lists fashion notes on hats and gowns from Hollywood stars Esther Ralston Bebe Dahl and Ruth Waylor. It mentions Turban styles for dancing, a beige satin frock with simper furs, and decorative lace handkerchiefs as wardrobe details.
A parade of attendees in ornate gowns at a race ball features Mrs A Mi Langan in coral green and silver brocade, Mrs Biurman Draper in black coral frock, and many others in satin taffeta lace and mariette outfits with silver and pearl trimmings. Names include Mrs H H Warren, Mrs Abi Murray, Mrs Abel, Mrs BD Headrick, Mrs B K MacDrannell, Mrs De Bavay, Mrs Howy, Mrs Mansfeld, Misses Wanes Reed, K Harris, Muriel Huth, Hetty, O Hara, Ditoon Barth, KO Parris, and Cannon White Reeks among others.
A continued feature explains breathing boosts beauty and health. It argues fresh air is available free, clarifies the airways protect lungs, and compares the body to a central railway station moving oxygen and waste. It previews practical exercises by a health specialist to improve appearance and vitality.
A fragment from the Cairns Post letters shows young correspondents: Wairn Steele writes from 116 Sheridan Street about family illness and joining Sunbeams. Rosemary from 173 Sheridan Street responds about games, poetry, and daily life in July 1928. Queenberry and Rosemary exchange notes on pets, music, and a tennis match at Myala court.
The Pairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Haut ling Rose Butter Cup Merkle and others with greetings and mottos. Readers are asked to look for the sunny side and do their best as part of the circle's customary wishes.
Important notice announces today hours from 239 to 230 and a senior appointment at 4 o clock. It notes a hearing at Anzac Park this week between 20 and I with a request not to forget.
Local residents report a delayed payment issue affecting four neighbors, causing questions about service reliability. Officials urge patience as verification continues and promise updates.
A crowd gathered on Tuesday afternoon for a reunion featuring numerous individuals with diverse nicknames and affiliations. The listing includes Ellie Poarra, Emmie Marah, Grace Finden, Evin Collins, Margaret Kelly, Maud White, Roselark Ritter Lily, Doris Mose, Isabel Jehinsen, Jille Oliver, Joan Pinawineile, Nellie Tung We, Blanche Watkins, Myrtie Radlait, Bodkin Lois, Lily Shere, Vera I Love, Evelyn Russell Flower, Jean McIntyre, Martha Sharp, Nellie Anderson, Mavis Steele, Thelma Shore, Edna Forward Mawer, Thelma Brown, Doreen Dempsey, Don Kelly, Rita Villiers, Annie Pwanaca, Lille Peters, Violet Villiers, Jowee Thompson, Shela Hardy, Marian Henderson, Ruth Bele, Arthur Cummins, Phot Neileon, Grant Melson, Eisie Owen, Emily Lawson, Victor Graham, Bob Draper, Vergie Hayward, Teggy Bruce and many more. The note reads like a social register of participants and sponsors for a community event.
A tillage note states that water used to boil onions makes white paint clean. It suggests using this water with or without soap to restore a white glossy finish and promote a cleaner appearance.
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