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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1929
Page
4
An old newspaper item promotes a sale on XEE FROSERS belt items handkerchiefs shirts and belts with prices like 6/11 for tees and 4/11 for shirts. It details fabrics such as PLAINOLORED VOILES FLORAL VOILES SUZETTE ART SILK and other prints with sale prices per yard or piece.
Cardwell Shire Council held its February meeting in Shire Hall. The chairman Jas Thorn and deputy J A Winter led councilors Monaghan Peace Smith Blackman Creagh M len Houston McKeown Hull overseer A W Jones and inspector J Kane in a lengthy session approving financials for divisions 1 2 3 and 4, discussing rate notices, overdraft limits, Main Roads matters and road works plus road and cemetery needs.
February 22 Miss Pass of Townsville will join the Atherton branch staff of the A C B stores and stay at the Barron Wetley Hotel. Charles Wettig and George Turner left by car for a two month trip to Tiong Kong via Melbourne. T Thompson and Isaae Jop spent the weekend in Gordonvale. J Badenoch of Gordonvale visited Atherton last week. The Misses Belson of Malanda visited Atherton and stayed with Mrs Jones. East Barron residents bid farewell to the McKeowns who move to Innisfail for sugar farming. The Tolga Crusaders orchestra joined local residents for dancing and games at East Barron Public Hall.
The International General Electric Company and Amtorg Trading Corp of New York announced a contract to supply electrical equipment to the Soviet Union. Purchases in the first two years total 21 to 22 million pounds, with 25 percent paid upfront and the rest via trade acceptances over five years. The deal is guaranteed by the Russian State Bank and aligns with U.S. policy as explained by Clark H. Minor. He also noted a related claim against the Soviet Government of about 350,000 pounds.
Advertisement claims thin people, adults and children, can gain weight and improve health using McCoy's Cod Liver Compound Tablets. It asserts rapid flesh-building results, sugar-coated pills, iron-clad guarantee, and offers refund if 5 pounds are not gained in a month.
The Daily Herald diplomatic correspondent reports Sir Austen Chamberlain defends Foreign Office delays by citing Dominion consultation. The piece argues this tactic irritates Dominions and foreign governments, as delays appear punctilious only when delaying and not when proceeding.
A British mission considers withdrawal from Kabul amid signaling that no diplomats remain to conduct routine business. Reports suggest the Kabul government crisis deepens as tensions rise and possible actions by rival factions unfold.
Modern women seek youth in looks and haircare with Jean Reaver's Extract claiming remarkable results from chemists and worldwide use. Available at chemists for 5/6 per bottle or via Box No M2205 Sydney for unavailable outlets.
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