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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1929

Page

6

Dress Bargains In Plain Weave Fabrics And Silks

Readable fragments list a sale of dress fabrics including plain FU GI-DE-LU weave in various colors with sale prices per yard, plus striped tobrolco, poplin, linens, satins, crepes, ginghams and voile. Mentions include Beige, Champagne, Sky, Lemon, Brown, White, Emerald, Pink, Mastic, Navy, Black. Several items highlight strong wear and fast colors with varied yard pricing.

Jay Tobralco Nuro Poplin St. Yard Samson Fider Avelent Wisie

Silk Bargains at Sale Prices on Various Fabrics

Silk bargains advertise crepe de chine and georgette in multiple shades with sale prices per yard. Colored satin promises durable wear in many colors at reduced rates.

Viny Silk and Crepe Fabrics at Sale Prices

A fragmented textile ad outlines sale prices for silk, crepe, and colored fabrics. It lists gray, black, navy, and multicolor options with yard prices like 2/11, 6/11, 2/6, 2/11, and 9/11, highlighting values and varieties such as striped patterns and new Saxe and Nile tones.

Main Roads Work and November Statistics

Brisbane report notes November activity under State and Federal roads acts with 122 020 pounds in works and about 2263 men employed. Fifty schemes authorised, including drainage and road rehabilitation on Milla Milla and Yandina Coolum links. Bowen Don River bridge and Burdekin River projects progress. Cairns Range road usage cited.

Brisbane Bmusiail Vo Mt. Beppo Toogoolawah Shire of Esk

Ambulance Work Welcomes St John Delegation in Brisbane

Sir John Crescott Hewett and other St John of Jerusalem delegates are greeted in Brisbane after a Darling Downs visit. An ambulance gathering hosts a One Tree Hill reception with the Governor and Lady Goodwin, a first aid demonstration, and praise for the Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade's efficiency and global reputation.

Brisbane Darling Downs John Crescott Hewett Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem One Tree Hill St. John Ambulance Association Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade Empire

Inquiry into Black Deaths in Central Australia Reports Mission Critique

Adelaide January 7 Federal Board chaired by A H O Kelly hears evidence on native fatalities in Central Australia after a 170 mile ride. H H Heinrich, acting Superintendent at Hermansburg Mission, says Miss Annie Lock would marry a black man and objects to women missionaries among natives. He claims mission work harms natives and urges restricted cattle-country hunting and forced labor for able natives. Hermansburg is ten years old with no conversions despite sustained effort. A miner, Seller, recounts attempted murder of a black tracker by natives before Christmas. the tracker was left for dead but expected to recover.

Adelaide Federal Board A. H. O'Kelly P.M Cairns Central Australia H. H. Heinrich Hermansburg Seller Alice Springs Arltunga

Victorian Objection to State Preference Policy

Melbourne reports Sir William McPherson will urge the Canberra Premiers Conference to drop state preference in public contracts. He argues a 13 percent preference for local material obscures federation and may violate the Federal constitution. He also plans to discuss appointing a trade commissioner in Canada to boost Australian markets.

Melbourne William Bruce Canada

Bid for Afghan throne spurs escapee march from Calcutta

Calcutta January 4 Prince Sirdar Muhammad Omar Khan a royal Afghan rival escaped from parole at Allahabad in disguise and reportedly crossed the north west frontier to bid for the throne Strongly pro British Omar is among six sons of the late Sirdar Muhammad Khan The Government of India offers a large reward for his detention Kabul reports King Amanullah rewards troops after rebels are driven back Patrols bombers and severe weather mark the ongoing crisis in the region

Calcutta Sirdar Muhammad Omar Khan Amanullah Allahabad Omar Sirdar Muhammad Khan India Kabul 4Anullah Ther Shinawakis

Innisfail Court Hears Disturbance Case Against Gleeson

Innisfail Police Court heard John Gleeson charged with creating a disturbance and using obscene language. The testimony described him bludging on a woman, leading mobs at the Crown Hotel in Chinatown, and threatening violence. He contends much of the police account is inaccurate and seeks less severe penalties. The magistrate imposed fines totaling £8 with defaults.

Innisfail May Keily Tuohy John Gleeson Brisbane Cairns Tuoly Crown Hotel Chinatown Innisizi Pengl Aitkin Mr. Aitkin Calbre

Town and Country Passengers Head for Sydney Holiday

Marron and Moffatt of Gordonvale Hospital are to travel by the Canberra to Sydney for a holiday. Miss Willey Rosemary plans a Canberra departure on Wednesday for a South visit. Mire Helen Hope, visiting Far North areas, returns to the South by Canberra tomorrow. Mayor Ryan of the Cairns District Hospital will travel south by the Canberra tomorrow.

Marron, Moffatt Gordonvale Canberra Sydney Willey Rosemary Mire Helen Hope Maror Ryan Cuirns District

Farewell Meeting At Salvation Army Hall

A farewell gathering will be held tonight at the Salvation Army Hall to bid adieu to Capt and Mrs Austin. All are invited to attend.

Salvation Army Hall Capt Mrs. Austin

Salvation Army High Council split looms over Booth saga

London reports a dramatic Salvation Army High Council meeting at Sunbury may hinge on General Booth health and presence. The Daily Express notes a possible English focus versus international delegates, risking a split if Booth or a successor is chosen. Bramwell Booth’s foreseeing letter hints decades of internal struggle.

Salvation Army Daily Express Booth High Council Catherine General Booth Sunbury Court London The Sunbury Herbert Booth Adelaide Bramwell

Where is the General Bo​oth in London mystery

General Booth’s whereabouts remain unclear as officials deny immediate resignation ahead of the Hi Council meeting. Speculation names Higgins or David Lamb as likely successors, with Eva Booth noted as a potential candidate while circulation of a Lancashire watchmaker’s windup device adds political tension.

London Booth South Wold Hi Council Higgins David Lamb Eva Booth

Murray and Bennett Solicitors in Cairns Firm Notice

Abijah Murray Notary Public and Joseph Bennett Commissioner for Papua listed at National Bank Chambers Spence Street Cairns. Notice identifies a legal practice duo with official roles and contact location.

Murray and Bennett Public National Bank Chambers Spence Street Cairns Abijah Murray Joseph Bennett Commissisoner Papua

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