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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1928

Page

6

Black Velvet Covers and Duchesse Sets in Oriental Style

Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman Ltd lists Black Velvet covers stencilled with oriental designs at 6/11 each and 14/1 per case, plus COVERS in various colors and patterns. Dozen items include poplin doyleys, cushion lovers, duchess sets, Richelieu beds, and Marcelta quilts with prices and fabric specs. freight paid on all cash orders.

Poplin Poplin Doyleys Iringad Bouein Richelieu

Beautify The Home With Xmas Furnishings

Direct importers announce a Busy Stores Xmas sale of home furnishings including filet curtain nets in white with stripe, 34 inch and 42 inch widths, oriental filet curtains in 44 inch width, floral sat es 31 inch, floral shadowettes 45 inch, plus linoleum options. Selection now available from Busy Stores with designs and colors unique to the house.

Shoes That Fit the Feet as Nature Intended

A catalog snippet listing children's Cherub shoes in Tan Black and Cherry Patent styles in sizes 4 to 6 with prices 8/11 9/3 and 9/11. Also includes children’s felt slippers in Red Saxe Cobra colors with ankle bars and sizes 4 to 6 and 7 to 10 priced around 2/4 to 3/3 per pair.

Comfort at Last For Men Gents Croc and Slippers Sale

An old time advertisement lists Gents Croc leather slippers in Black and Tan with sizes and prices 4/11 and 8/1 L, plus various leather pumps and dancing pumps priced around 19/11 and 24/11. Also advertised are preserved ginger chocolate mixtures scorched almonds preserved pineapple and other confections with prices noted in old currency.

Tolga road and Main Street works overseen by Malanda engineer

Tinaroo Shire Council heard G A MacArthur of Malanda would supervise Tolga‑Atherton road works and Main Street improvements for months. The engineer reported Main Street near Pink’s allotment nearly finished with minor bitumen work and water drainage issues. Public Works to handle final coat and manhole lowering. Council debated drainage schemes, loan use, and contractor oversight, with Dr. Moss and Dr. Purcell urging caution on public health and finances.

G. A. MacArthur Malanda Eacham Shire Tolga MacArthur Public Works Department Pink Currie Taylor Cr.Keen Thomas Dr. Moss Mr. MacArthur Cra Williams Honig Mareeba-Atherton Road Mareeba Holiman Moss Robinson Wallace Poole A. EB. Harding Frew Pryor'p Creek Wis Brisbane Atherton Jeans Bang Purcell Ros le Green Reis Taylor Dr. Purcell Doyle Mar Dr. T. Clarke Dr. Clarke Dr. Green Cr. Purcell Ae Oy Council WW Re J. Purcell No. 1 Green Mon Mons Mer Teed F Fogarty Per Carron Ratepayers’ Association Cr. Thomas Cr. Clarke Cr. Ann Tt Enmite

Watsonville Rifle Notes Fourth Shoot Low Scoring Day

Light showers and cross winds marked Sunday the ninth as McBride and Club Trophies shooters contested 300 600 and 700 yard ranges. Seven members shot with B Morris and A Day tied for top scoring, and final events promised a close finish over the remaining distances next Sunday.

B. Morris A. Day V. Morris R. Morris D. Morris W. Kemp

The Rifle The Griffin Cup Final Shoot

The Griffin Cup final shoot was held at the pypia Ride Range with scores reflecting a tough round. Carne led with a score of 20 while Neat 3 and Chub trailed as plans to Cairns for a team match loom. Mulgrave has not visited Cairns since Easter.

Pypia Ords Carne Isworth Neat Cairns Mulgrave

Malanda A Goede Triumph Over East Barron Result

Malanda A. Goede team secured a win against East Barron in a tight matchup. Key performances from standout players propelled the victory, with late scoring ensuring the lead remained solid.

Malanda A. Goede East Barron

Weymouth Bridge Demolished for New Sea Approach

A century old Weymouth bridge has been demolished to clear the way for a new sea approach. The project aims to open the new sea by May 190.

Weymouth

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