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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
3
A damaged sale page lists various fashion goods including crepe de chine fabrics paint finishes and dozens of shoes and slippers. Items reference mink like fabrics such as black duchess mousseline and floral crepe de chine with prices and sizes, but text is fragmented and inconsistent.
Readable items describe ladies crinoline coats white cotton vests and crepe nights with embroidery. Children's rompers feature quality fabric with contrasting piping and nursery medallions. Also listed are colored crepe nights with stray front embroidery and assorted shades.
Readers witnessed a grand North show with extensive blooms judged by Seely and Clark. Winners included many varieties such as carnations and gerberas with Mrs Hyde and Mrs Webster prominent among champions and awards totaling numerous firsts and placings.
Readers described a crowded farm exhibition with judging of butter, tomatoes, strawberries, jams, cakes, and various preserves. Notable entries included McCovey, Cameron, Cloutier, and Jains, with awards noted for several vegetable and fruit displays.
In London on August 13 Sir Austen Chamberlain embarks on a health tour. The outing hints at political reception and public interest as his visit to Lambeth is expected to draw attention. The schedule suggests a broader tour with likely press and public engagement.
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