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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
4
An OCR fragment lists fabrics and notions with price hints across departments. It mentions Welphast voile, Linette shamice Tamge, colored silks and Victoriana shades, Buffalo Head material, satin covered coat hangers, lavender sachets, Swiss embroidered cambric, and assorted dress goods with per yard weights and guarantees against sun and washing.
A compact footwear section lists various ladies shoe styles with prices and dates. Items include black patent shoes with grey trimming and 7 inch heels priced 19/11, a black patent 1 bar at 21/11, neatly connected baby footwear at 23/6, and a Latin 1 bar shoes at 23/11.
The Manchester department lists stock items for campers and canecutters with prices on cloth camp nets calico tops and ends in full sizes brown cheese cloth and other fabrics. It notes a wide clearance of all wool blankets with ost prices and gives an example price of double grey blankets at 29/11 per pair.
Listing shows various garments with prices including Ladies Two Tone Wool Long sleeves at 13/11 each and 2/6 for Children’s Navy Cambric Play, Girls Bubble Hemp Hats 6/11, and Girls Mauve and Pink Crepe de Chine Frocks 5/14. Includes Aprons and Coloured Crepe Nights with described details across several colors and sizes.
The Saire? Council met on the 19th in Herberton with Cr. Williams and Cr. Beckham selecting a deputy chair. Debates covered road access through Wolfe and Maggs selections, Brewery Hill progress, rate arrears actions, and compensation terms. the clerk was tasked with final notices.
London reports that Australia may ship more gold to ease monetary pressure. The Morning Post correspondent notes gold supplies slightly exceed requirements and suggests shipments could impact gilt edged securities and potential federal loan needs. Resulting shifts may tighten financial conditions in Australia.
The Yungaburra C W A held its August meeting at Williams Hall with Mesdames O'Donnell Hager Smith Roberts Pennicutt McMahon attending. Apologies from Clare Delaforce Murray. Business paused due to the new president's absence in Townsville. Mrs McDonald at CAVA. Yorkie's Knob praised. Afternoon tea to resume. Mrs Hagen and Mrs O'Donnell to host next meeting.
Irvinebank Notes surveys tin mining prospects, ore deposits, and shaft work across multiple mines. It reports Vernon area operations at Vulcan Norman Sugar Bag Rin Tin Tin and related crews driving tunnels, with ore grades ranging from low to high, water challenges, and promising faces like a 80×5 foot seam.
Councillor Wavies raised the town’s bridge condition on Wild River Bridge needing riveting renewal and strengthening work. The motion, moved by Hawes and De Willies, was decided in favor with new decking and reinforced structure planned for No 4 Vanneifors M.
Aug 26 Brisbane reports a warm farewell for the French cruiser Tourville departing for Sydney. Rear Admiral Evans led the Australian squadron in bidding adieu as the ship passed HMAS Australia at Dalgety’s wharf. A National Anthem salute and cheers accompanied the departure amid widespread civilian and naval honors.
A garbled note promises relief from catarrh using a home remedy with double strength Loe of Varient and hot water. The text is unclear but suggests a simple drink to ease symptoms and implies quick results, though the obscure language and misprints obscure precise instructions.
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