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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1928
Page
2
The Australasian Biennial and Annual Session in Spawich showcased rising activity of the Protestant Alliance, with delegates from North Queensland and Townsville District to the fore. Leaders outlined membership gains, lodge openings, and stronger finances, while honoring late officials and noting cross‑colleague greetings from allied bodies.
Riddell urged that the next conference be held in Mackay to boost the district and increase societies and membership. The Mackay Society is among the district’s strongest, with several successful social aid gatherings noted by the Queensland Times, though space limits further reproduction.
London dispatch reports Lord Tennyson III, governor general of Australia, in critical condition with congestion of the lungs following a chill. He was regressing when a sudden relapse occurred on Sunday causing concern among officials and the public.
Townsville December 2 Ambulance Brigade attended Mrs George Blues age about 48 living on Nelson Street She was found in a bathroom in a state of connie and died en route to hospital A postmortem examination will be held tomorrow symptoms point to a meniscal poison Household worries are reason for the deed and as the
Sydney December 2. In an address to a Ferrera Institute of accountants special meeting the chairman Mr VU Diverley warned politicians did not grasp the coming severe times for industries in the state. He said unless a very strict economy was adopted the financial crisis of 1 would be small compared with the near future.
London December 1 Ernest Aldington driver of the train involved in the Charfield disaster was acquitted. Defence argued he was charged for breaking regulations, not the accident, and possible judgment error over a signal. Crowd of fellow workers cheered the verdict.
From the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau Brisbane dated November 23 with warning of tropical disturbances along Queensland coast. It details inter town weather report exchanges, installation of large barographs in many towns, daily updates from December 15 to April 18, red pennants and signals at Post Offices, and a wireless meteorological link to Willis Island, Cape Moreton and other lighthouses to inform shipping of cyclone development and intensity.
Reports from Sydney state the Yellow Cab Company reduced its workforce by 150 employees following the Eucharistic Conference. The notice notes that 11 workers were retained, but the business did not justify the increased wage bill, causing the downsizing.
The ad lists embroidered textiles, curtains, linens, and mohair covers with prices from 1 shilling 6d to 9 shillings. It markets lace socks, artificial silk hosiery, lisle gloves, and plush wedding frocks. It highlights bridal veil, matron wear, printed voile frocks, and a range of hats in silk, straw, and georgette with prices pointing to Boland's and Roland's pricing.
The ad promotes a special voile purchase with a range of fabrics and patterns. It highlights value prices and various Vera and Sky Mace brands, urging customers to visit Boland's for latest styles in a men’s clothing section. It mentions multiple sale fractions such as 4, 14/4, 10/6, and 2/6 with color and fashion notes.
An assortment of Boland and Minge items including gift boxes of handkerchiefs suspenders braces and silk trimmings. Colored voiles ribbons and cremes along with ready made beaded garments and men's tan boots caps and cossacks are advertised with various prices and sizes. The cut advertises domestic fabrics and ready wear in multiple colors and finishes.
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