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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
2
Gossipy catalog fragment describes ladies silk Venice dresses and accessories at a fair. Items include hats belts and coats with decorative stitching, priced modestly.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century notice advertises crepe de chine fabrics and silk dress materials. It mentions heavyweight crepe de chine, 100 percent pure silk, and yard prices such as 8/11 yard with a range of colors and patterns.
Fragmentary notice describes a department tag sale or advertisement listing an assortment of English cut powder at a store or department. The readable text mentions a date style and back reference, suggesting a promotional or catalog item in a period newspaper.
A fragmented Manchester department listing showcases a variety of classes and items including contras, teas, tarling, and perishable goods with assorted larger Turkish items and pricing hinted amid garbled OCR text. The readable portion signals a typical department display of diverse merchandise and price references.
A chaotic fair page shows a tied result and a standout runaway choice among booths and prizes. The event highlights a famous local factor and lists numbers connected to bet or sale lines.
A ragged footwear section lists several styles including black patent shoes for girls and dainty colored items. The ad mentions prices and sizing notes with various spellings and garbled brand cues.
Fragmented lines recall a dated column style with stray phrases about time passing and names garbled by OCR. The readable bits hint at a daily thought or vignette, mentioning years and a few disjointed terms, without a clear continuous narrative or identifiable subjects.
A fragmented note emphasizes early treatment of pimples and acne to prevent worsening. It mentions external applications and dietary adjustments, with a suggestion to use a mixture of ten drops of indine in glycerine for topical use, and stresses prompt action.
A lively archive of letters from Cairns and Garden Dawn, dated 1928, shows children writing about weather, farm life, and Christmas wishes. The pages include skincare tips, home remedies, and small notices from Ell Machin and other correspondents addressing Rosemary and Ellen with best wishes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names Malan Dewdrop and Martie with hospital context and a cheer event but lack clear details or outcomes.
The governor's delegation toured Cairns to gather responses for a summer prize and letters program. Officials discussed community input and the contest aims, noting a forthcoming event and prompting local writer Rosemary to contribute.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions phrases like rite BICK DOLL and Ver 1 fear 0 Madam and nurse Dolly. Content is garbled with unreadable segments. no clear events or individuals forming a coherent item.
A terse note from KR Lager highlights a mighty beneficial run in the months ahead featuring Shannel Aled and Sons Ltd. The item notes organizational involvement and projected positive impact for the community.
Ethel praises Craig's Chemists for varied stock and fresh goods describing prices as reasonable and service as obliging. Myrtle agrees noting original designs and attentive staff while affirming preference for Craig's and expressing ongoing patronage.
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