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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1929
Page
12
A fragmented Brisbane social column describes a festive holiday period with New Year celebrations, church parades, and racecourse gatherings. It notes fashion trends such as stockings and brooches, visits by notable figures like Sir Joliet and Lady Goodwin, and social mixes at Southport and Toowoomba events.
The long life of Mr Chiiene is recalled from his birth in Dienark to his emigration to Australia. He worked at Rockhampton and New South Wales before settling at Atherton and Tolga, later moving to Mareeba with his wife and three sons. The funeral was held at the cemetery after a house service led by Rev Stoker, with floral tributes from many locals and families.
A London Opinion piece portrays Canada’s Prime Minister Mackenzie King as courteous and modern in manners, praising his chivalry toward women and his open approach to rivals. It highlights his stature, health, the moniker The Peacemaker, and moments from his career and personal life.
January 3 report details the death of Mrs. Kreisel at Atherton Hospital following illness. Funeral plans set for today with Presbyterian minister to conduct service at 12 o'clock. Mr Kreisel remains seriously ill. community remembers Mrs. Kreisel fondly as a kind, smiling figure. Weather and travel disruptions noted as winds shift from near cyclone strength. Local theatre crowds fill Norris's Theatre for Paramount and Universal screenings, with upcoming showings anticipated. A delegation from Julia Creek, Western Queensland, praises district scenery during a visit. Mrs. H Stats and baby return home after Christmas with Mareeba relatives.
In a festive season challenge at Gordonvale venues Queens Hotel and Corner House Hotel hosted a friendly cricket contest. Scorers list first- and second-innings totals with Corser House Hotel and Queens Hotel fielding, C Thoms and J Ireland among top performers, but incomplete bouts keep the result as a draw after a season-long display of local talent.
An Australian ad touts Dermax as a remarkable beauty name for facial skin care. It claims protection for the face against heat and promises a safe powder to shield the skin, urging readers to send 3/9 and mail a box number from Sydney.
Boland's stocktaking sale offers wide ranges from children's wash hats and striped fugs to ladies cream sports hats and voile scarves. Featuring coats, frocks, gowns, and hosiery with sale prices and typical pre-sale values, the catalog touts heavy discounts across menswear, womenswear, and children's items, including fabrics and accessories.
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