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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
6
A list of assorted textiles and garments with prices and descriptions. White pillow slips, table damask, coloured cotton blankets, crepe nights, children's crepe rompers, mercerised lisle hose, and maid's ribbed hose are offered in various sizes and designs. Prices range modestly by item and size, with emphasis on heavy quality fabrics and self colours.
An analysis traces sugar price trends from 1913 to 1927, comparing wage levels, cane values, and production costs. It notes a 47 percent sugar price rise since 1913 and a 142 percent wage increase, while growers’ real earnings falter. suggests better farming practices, soil care, mechanization, and fewer overheads as paths to lower costs and sustain Queensland sugar.
Mareeba rifle club held its test shoot for Air Harris Trophy at 61 yards amid shifting winds. Nine members reached the beat with Max Little and J Cahill among top scorers, while others posted solid possibles at 50 to 60 yards and 100 yards.
At a crowded Atherton Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Lilley Grose and Long offices, discussion centered on forming the Cairns Tableland Floreat Association to advertise the North. Members debated funding and labour market impact, resolving to write to the Huddlebrook LPA offering support and possible assistance.
Atherton council discusses leasing the railway reserve lane way with lessees Mc Mullin Frousicker and Lisha and considers a municipal laneway. Debate touches mail service, street lighting, extra sinks, and Main Street formation while police and safety are noted.
A newspaper blurb touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and colds this season. It claims prompt relief in most cases and urges readers to try the product during severe winter colds. Printed promotional text cites wide availability and a price note.
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