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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
5
Advert shows pure wool singlets designed for men who cannot wear cotton. Mentions sizes 0/6 10/6 12/6 and reinforced heels sides. Also references men’s box and rayon options with unclear listings and season notes.
August 26 Tolga Recreation Ground hosted three rugby matches attracting a large crowd. Mareeba defeated Yungaburra 14 6 in the senior game with strong showings from MacFarlane Wardle and Crimmins. Mareeba also beat Tarzali 8 2 and East Barron edged Yungaburra 10 8 in successive junior and senior contests.
A fragmented catalog note lists Zampa Cloth products including pure cotton textiles with nine linen appearances in multiple colors such as Cal, Cream, Rose, Navy, Black, and others. It mentions standard widths and a mix of plain colors and decorative designs, with pricing shorthand like 3/6 and references to various fabrics.
Fashion fabrics and accessories listed with guipure lace in Paris shades and widths from 3/6 to 12/11 per yard. Also advertised are ladies silk hose Prestige in leading shades at 18/11 per pair, promoted as a combination of beauty and quality.
Readable listing shows brown towels described as ool quality and size 22 by 44 inches priced at 1/4. Tea cloths named Wypo Tea Clo the, size 23 by 3 inches priced per yard.
A cane fire on 22nd of March at G H Lander’s farm near Deeral spread through a large standing cane block aided by gusty wind. About 14 or 15 helpers aided breaking the fire, limiting damage as cutters work to regrow the burnt cane.
Samuel Allen & Sons Ltd promotes Kaye's Ginger Ale as a health giving beverage for the whole family in Agenis.
Atherton Club rifle final stage on Sunday produced top marks by J. Sear and Alet? Smith with high 300 yard totals and 500 yard results led by Perkins. Eleven members contested with windy conditions reducing scores. Perkins and Jamieson led the 300 and 500 yard events respectively as Townson and Harlow posted high airs.
A jumble of names and cities shows multiple visitors arriving from Melbourne Bundaberg Cairns and Port Douglas for a week end in the local hotel and surrounding area. Many residents and travelers like Miss Gordon Mr Hills Mr Solley and Mrs Reachford are listed among guests and arrivals.
A press review notes signs from Berlin and Paris on Amanullah's Moscow trip signaling a possible realignment involving Turkey and Afghanistan. Observers warn of potential shifts in Turco Afghan relations and a weakened Ottoman legacy, as Turkey moves from empire to secular republic under a changed global order.
The report covers a political conference near Yungaburra focusing on the upcoming state and federal elections. It notes candidates, the need for effective speakers, and mentions a school committee social with prizes, a snow-ball auction, and fund-raising outcomes.
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