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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
4
A terse online message circulates asking about a woman described as pretty by a user identified only as ie net. The post prompts speculation about identity and intent amid a wave of similar anonymous remarks.
In Gordonvale this week H. S. O Gorman and his partner wed at All Saints Church with Rev. Ivan Whiterworth officiating. Elizabeth Barnes and William Attchison married at St Monica’s Cairns with elaborate satin and georgette attire. The weddings were followed by receptions, gifts, and honeymoons to Kuranda and Home Hill, with many presents and cheques reported.
News from Brisbane states Mr J O Hagan Chief Clerk of the Justiceries will be appointed as the second Government representative on the Brisbane Tramway Trust following Steer's appointment as General Manager. A Shanghai dispatch notes 15000 Taswanganattz troops have arrived and control the city amid quiet conditions.
In Melbourne Victoria lead New South Wales by 270 after a pacy third session led by Ponsford 65 and Love 25 and Ryder’s earlier 74 stand as the Sheffield Shield restart resumes. NSW reply sits at 244 for eight with Collins, Bardsley out to Kelleway and Teomoneer.
At Cairns Theatre a three film bill features Deny Lonpoon in The Sorrow of Commander Delivle, Madge Evans in The Forbidden Love, and Harold Lloyd in Tin Can Alley. audiences also enjoy Westerns, comedies, and news in a varied program with an orchestra and prizes for youths.
Rain left the wicket slow and the Tasmanians were dismissed for 89 in 99 minutes after Gilligan’s lineup omitted Woolley Hearne and Tyldesley. England had earlier scored 216 for two declared as Sandham and Sutcliffe starred. Tate led Australia’s bowling with 6 for 22 as the day’s play unfolded amid changed fortunes.
Craven Burleigh No Competition advertises a £500 prize for the best toilet product design in Australia. A medal valued at £5 5s is awarded, and a free reprint is offered upon sending an SASE to Craven Burleigh Toilet Product Direct Service Sydney.
Wide range of men's garments on sale including dark stripe cotton tweed trousers cuff bottoms and hip pockets, gabardine trousers, navy serge, wool tweed, and khaki models with prices. Tourist shirts in black blue striped patterns, Fugi and deluxe shirts, tennis shirts, and working shirts with collar matches priced to clear.
Classified sale listing shows men’s singlets in various fabrics including cotton, wool, and brushed cotton with sale prices. Notable items include white cotton half sleeve and sleeveless singlets, English heavy cotton, cotton and wool blends, and Australian made all wool singlets. Also advertised are grey Ipswich flannel unders and bulk clearance pricing.
An index of men’s hosiery and braces items with sale prices across several styles. Indiana made wool half hose in black and mixed colors, Morley’s Casamere models, various braces including white and striped designs, and special sale prices noted for bulk or limited stock.
Footwear items listed with sale prices including Laties black patent fast heels and Cuban heels. Includes leather and suede options such as Grecian Bar, Wallaby T Bar, box calf ankle strap, and Louis inlaid styles with prices ranging from 10/6 to 26/11 per pair.
Men's Derby boots and black wallaby boots featured with sewn soles and welted construction. Prices shown as sale figures with units in shillings and pence, including parcels labeled Derhy and Marshall's.
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