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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1928
Page
12
A garbled note describes Frozel-Ice coating testing with phrases about pain and a core issue. It mentions coats for children and urges removal and trying again today. The text imitates damaged OCR and references a product scenario without clear details or dates.
The letter invites readers to secure their future with HL and KR guiding a personal study method. It promises opportunity, preparation, and a boost in business advancement through qualified effort. It urges writing or calling today to obtain a copy of the illustrated publication Guide to Careers in Accounting.
A Cairns Post reader denounces Chinese gardeners and fruit hawkers, claiming threats to white girls. The letter urges public action and warns of miscegenation as Chinese men allegedly lure local youths, calling for strong measures against Chinamen.
A Cairns letter to the editor argues cancer spread stems from modern preservatives and cold or hot extremes. The author cites tongue throat stomach cancers affecting both genders and warns daily additives lower vitality. Calling for natural living, moderation of preserved foods, and better health to curb cancer.
A reader criticizes statements circulated by C L Jarred about Herberton Shire Council affairs. The letter defends the clerk and chairman, questions unauthorised writings, and discusses rates collection and council procedures during 1927 and 1928.
A November 30 letter from Jack Williams at Worrtlleiah Station attacks Councillor C W Jarred and alleges misleading statements about rates and a Bridge minutes vote. Williams claims the council office handles facts, cites a disputed vote involving Dr Keough, and mentions sending the matter to the Home Secretary for a ruling.
In Rio de Janeiro an hydroplane accident killed ten people including a reception party for Brazilian aviator Sates Porn. All aboard perished in the crash while en route to greet the guest.
The second monthly meeting of St Weorne's Society at Odd Fellowe Hall approved new members. Officers were elected with A Atkinson as president and W Machin as secretary. The group sent a message of sympathy to the King and planned for an January 1929 meeting on fisheries traditions.
The Aladdin lamp contest in Lake Street ends with Alderman Collina lighting the lamp to mark the winner. Two young ladies tied by guessing within 38 minutes of the correct time as the lamp burned 15 hours 4 minutes. The prize is awarded amicably to the pair.
Kenona Girls touted for their skin and hair, Rexona is praised as a rapid healer and superior to common soaps. The ad claims regular toilet soaps dry skin and offer no healing protection, while Rexona Skin and Facial benefits are highlighted as world-renowned.
In a catalog style listing BOLAND'S showcases white organdi flouncing wide lace trimmed pieces and a large array of ladies hosiery and accessories. Prices span from 2/6 to 58 for hats and veils with descriptions of tweed and voile frocks and bridal veils for the season.
An advertisement from Boland's highlights swatches of swished embroidered border voiles and linens. It lists low prices in shillings per yard for items such as white pure wool blends and old bleach linen. The note emphasizes fast color fabrics and modern styles.
Advertisement lists a variety of fancy box mens handkerchiefs suspenders and lace items with Boland and Land prices. It mentions sizes, colors, edging, rosebud finishes and patent shopping items along with prices ranging from fractions to several shillings.
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