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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
13
A fragmented catalog style notice lists various household items and textiles for sale including lace curtains, ribbons, and artificial gifts. It mentions fair pricing and multiple price points, with emphasis on quality and geographic reach, but many phrases are garbled.
A fragmented ad describes a department offering a labor assortment including a line of clocks, children's tea sets, and stationery items. The text mentions marble pieces and price references such as 2/0 to 10/6, with partial product names like Rice.
Silk fabrics advertised with various yardage options and fair pricing. The garbled text lists satin grenadine and Italian cloth types, with prices per yard and locations described as sale points, though many words are unreadable.
Fragmentary ad listing items including all wool black cashmere half hose and a men’s leather belt. Mentions a 1 inch wide belt and a curious note about a patent for “aby luckier” and “exceptional vulse.” Appears as a vintage classified notice with unclear phrasing and illegible portions.
Shire Council discusses a proposed amalgamation of the night power project with a town water supply plan. The secretary and survey officer note gravity of the issue, and council members debate temporary arrangements, surplus power, and future direction before deciding on further action.
A fragmented report outlines a debate on funding for music education. Citizens discuss whether to donate to Irmalail and consider who should bear costs, weighing tuition against public support and governance. Strong entities include Jonnetone Geire and Moran with references to officials and councils.
Laidley records a death notice for Father Fouhy long associated with Laidley. The piece notes his passing on December 19 and mentions a solemn requiem mass presided by the Archbishop of Brisbane.
Fragmentary report describes a Roman Catholic service with Archbishop Dutig in attendance at St Patrick’s Church in Terning. The solemn office and Mass were celebrated, listing several local church members and attendees amid garbled text.
The text outlines golfer behavior and technique from a fragmented excerpt. It discusses emulating better players, driving power, stance, and swing fundamentals, urging gradual progress without overexertion, and notes common errors and cautions for beginners. It mentions yardages, shot selection, and the importance of posture, rhythm, and control rather than brute power.
Boxing report from Paris dated December 18 notes world bantam champion Al Brown defeating Harry Corbet in a twelve round bout. Briztazer was unable to continue after taking a gut punch, leaving Corbet as the victor in a closely contested match.
Fragmented text discusses thinness and perceived waste in the body. It references digestion absorption and assimilation, urging gentle aid to stomach and intestines. Mentions dietary elements, nourishment, and skeletal emphasis, with garbled phrasing and nonsensical phrases throughout.
The weekly aquatics club meeting chaired by Favell reviewed minutes and noted a junior share fund of 1/7 contributed by J. Nelly. A fast Sunday race report was adopted, Alma and Melodious will sail to decide the Winnet trophy, with the next trophy to be sailed in three races on January 0. Depuntty Dela noted forthcoming inter-state duties, while entries and allowances for Foster Regatta were approved at 28 pounds.
Melbourne December nineteenth report lists sixteen players considered for the Sheffield Shield selection. The text notes New South Wales versus Methollens on Saturday and mentions five players needed for the red Test. Names include Rayson Wilkins Hendry J Ryder Wi Waenlind H Tronman Hitackie Wheekeit Yells Seal.
The page presents a damaged letter to the editor expressing concern over unemployment and famine like conditions. It references widespread joblessness, a barren land, and calls for action or relief measures. The tone suggests frustration with authorities and a plea for tangible aid. The exact names and places are unreadable due to the fragmentary OCR.
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