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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1930
Page
8
A fragmented textile advertisement lists natural silk varieties, crepes, satins, and linens with cut prices per yard. Highlights include natural fug silk, Sakusan silks, heavyweight forts silk, and coloured crepes with sale prices from 1/8 to 4/3 yard, plus assorted fabrics in navy, white, cream, and various shades.
Readable textile sale listing highlights multiple fabrics and colors. Includes white ground with colored stripes, white cellular shirting, dowlas stripe, runnering, flannelette, and tarra m shirting. Offers sale prices per yard and per inch, with emphasis on value and variety.
A polished reprobate on the edge of death kills the woman who loves him to save another’s reputation. Powell and Kenyon lead a starry cast in a tale of passion, deceit, and dire consequences with Evelyn Hrene and Glive Brook in pivotal roles. The review praises performances, production, and the film's sustained emotional charge despite a rainy night crowd.
Patrons face rain as Gaiety Theatre presents Lucky Star featuring Lucky Gaynor and Chas. The program includes the film The Mil Wiet and Tristram Topper tale with strong dramatic sparks. Dempsey delivers from the screen. a lively mix of shorts and entertainment ends with favorable audience reaction.
The Tropical Theatre presented nine double features on Saturday with The Skyscraper and The Voice of the City among the highlight films. Cast included Willard Mack Robert Ames Sylvia Fields and others as crowds enjoyed dramatic underworld scenes and romantic drama amid industrial skyline imagery in a bustling New York program.
A quirky early article notes an operatic attraction titled The Runaway Girl will be staged at Fishermen’s Tall with vibrant costumes and catchy music. The piece highlights the production as a standout entertainment event with promising appeal to audiences.
New York January 4 A large patent dispute unfolds as Hayles Page Company sues Custis Company charging infringement of wing related patents. The filing seeks damages up to 3000 dollars and an injunction. Also noted is a European gasometer completion in Stuttgart and growing concerns over patent rights across industries.
Commander Harry Tal Bennett warns that uncharted reefs threaten ships along the Australian coast. He cites the PLMAS Muresig and recent losses including Riverina and Kanowna as examples. Bennett notes Australia’s coast is among the world’s least surveyed areas and details a survey at the McAmbor River entrance showing chart gaps.
Melbourne January 5 The Queenslander, EF Moon, captured three championships at the South Yarra event on Saturday. He defeated Ko Sehler in straight sets to win the singles title and also claimed the mixed doubles and another final, completing a dominant performance.
Sydney selectors draw two players for the Australian championships. Crawford narrowly terminally missed nomination as Hopman and Willard were not separated on merit. Hopman chosen as second nominated player while Willard is sent to Melbourne as an additional representative with Hy Hojenan and J Weillaret named for the team.
A horse named Wen Eton NZ won the Final Handicap amid hostile demonstrations by crowds on the lawn and enclosure. The judicial committee ordered a beating of a trainer, while Lucky Plight finished second. The Koenaittee upheld Shrenler’s exurbanation after evidence showed substantial backing for the horse on both days, amid continued jeers as the crowd awaited Haneletts.
Thieves seized a motor truck Wednesday in broad daylight near the General Post Office. The vehicle carried tea valued at £300 belonging to Bushells Led. The truck has not yet been traced.
London reports a mother, Eva Germred Laneford, charged with attempted murder and death by her own hand. The case, linked to a scandal in an Adewde engineering family, centers on a promise of wealth and a plan involving her child. Authorities expect testimony to reveal a tragic family tale.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a Melbourne man’s tragic fate with references to Balranald and Plymouth and a disappearance. Names appear garbled yet suggest a missing person case linked to a romantic motive and suspected armed individuals. Over fifteen private aircraft or similar terms appear, indicating chaotic details.
Mr N McKeeman of Gordonvale plans a return trip this evening with Miss Finn Meade visiting Cairns from Mount Isa. Miss Winifred Parker returns to Ganisby after Christmas at Babinda guest of Mel Quin chief of Babinda W A. Proce t president of the Babinda WA was in Cairns at the week end.
An elephant on a vessel bound for Sydney escaped its restraints, toppled gear, and injured passengers amid a chaotic scene. Crew struggled to subdue the animal as it trampled decor and shed wreckage, delaying the journey for several hours until it was finally calmed and secured.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Phoenix Pure Silk Hose and various color or style names. The source is unclear and contains numerous garbled terms and misspellings, making a coherent item hard to summarize beyond noting silk stockings and a named product line.
An old advertisement promotes Kelly's Queen Quality Silk Hose described as pure silk and rayon blend for coral tones, listing shades Cedar Woodland Rose Havana and others. Also mentions a SEWLINE line of ladies tennis socks in white with tan white tape and cream knit socks with decorative tape, priced per pair.
Deception Island was severely shaken with two bridges at Tand Station smashed and four men thrown from an oil tank. One man was killed and the others seriously injured. None of the expedition members or equipment suffered damage.
In London on January 1, reports say Norway asserts a claim to Arctic land, citing a wireless ban and debates over jurisdiction. The dispute centers on a strip between Kemp and adjoining territories, with Norway positioning Mawoni heading as key context amid corrective wording.
Rome reports a fisherman at Bara found decomposed bodies today. The men are believed to be aircrew from the Imperial liner crash on October 27. British Consul could not yet verify the details.
A garbled archival note threads slang from Bear Brammell era fashion Beaux and Masher terms. It mentions the Swell, Nut, and Masher labels, plus a chaotic snippet referencing London Senny Times and a Royal Rocket era scene. The text blends era jargon with fragmentary place names and events, yielding a quirky linguistic portrait.
Abijah Mur 7 Joseph and partners are listed at Smational Bank Chambers Spence Street Cains in a historic public notices snippet. The OCR text mentions legal firm names and a street address with unclear context.
Numerous Southern shoe designs showcased with emphasis on smart sizing and elegant heels. Highlights include BAR SHOE models with Fresen and Red accents, 22/6 to 24/6 prices, and exclusive designs like KID children’s sizes and PRETTY FAWN CALF COURT SHOES. Also noted are high heels, suede textures, and modernized silhouettes across several lines.
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