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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
6
A busy storefront advertisement touts a wide selection of men’s clothing and accessories with emphasis on price values. It lists French cut suits, belts, buckles, slacks, suspenders, slippers, silk shirts, crepe de chine shirts, linen handkerchiefs and leather dancing outfits, noting low prices and new designs across various colors and sizes.
A garbled shopping list from a newspaper page shows various gift items for mothers. Entries include boxed handkerchief sets, decorative handbags, gloves, and ladies accessories with scattered prices such as 46 and 12/6. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse, but centers on gift suggestions and pricing for a Mother’s Day style display.
Fragment has promotional items listing serge knickers in all sizes and other child garments with prices and terms. The readable text shows an advertisement style sale with listed sizes and stock references. No clear date or organizer is fully readable from the fragment.
Readable portions describe ore yields and returns from the Herberton Mineral Field. Mentions names such as MCE Tan, Lawrence & King, May Walsh, and Great Northern Cornwall mine, with figures for ore tonnage, concentrates, and refunds. Provides totals around 319 tons 14 cwt of lode crushed and related center concentrates.
The text describes a Ravenshoe function with guests and a speech by a secretary. It notes a lively reception and toasts for the departing guest, mentioning the host and hostess as well as songs performed during the event.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a carnival related item about the Riviera area with unclear terms and scattered phrases mentioning posters, fare, and power. No cohesive narrative or identifiable individuals, dates, or organizations emerge from the legible fragments.
Fragmentary diary style notes describe Mont Carlo's winter scene with hotels and promenades, weather shifts, and the lure of casinos. The piece names figures and places like Monte Carlo and Riviera hotels, mixing weather, fashion, and casino culture while cautioning visitors about overindulgence and tourism.
Readers describe a rambunctious Riviera visit with revelry and seaside scenes. The account mentions holiday ceremonies, noisy crowds, and lingering impressions of the coast’s fashionable society. Strong details highlight the mix of gaiety and travel novelty.
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