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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows murder Y evidence in Ough with names such as W. S. Scheuler and others. Multiple local names, addresses, and professions appear in a listing style. details are unclear, but references to Cairns and stamps suggest a colonial Australian setting and a court or inquiry context.
Brisbane reports 510 cattle bellied in the edlen district, 9 in the central district and 121 80 in the nethern day, totaling 500 274. This marks the largest meat season in about six years. LX L Jam and Queen promote jams and canned fruits with a warning on orders.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a university peon note from Canada era with items tied to Toronto Post and bylines CARNE. The text is incomplete, offering few recoverable names or dates but implying a archival record or notice.
A vintage advertisement hails Hexodin as a transformative home treatment for clear, youthful skin. It claims rapid removal of tan and blemishes, promising visible results for women of all ages and skin types, with bold assurances of renewed charm and beauty.
Elizabeth Heuler advertises a large jar priced at five shillings available through chemists or by post from 386 Flinders Lane Melbourne.
A melodrama features Ow en Moore and Bessie Love amid a jewel theft plot by two criminals. The bank robbery unfolds before an earthquake destroys the set, trapping characters and forcing sacrifices amid romance and a rescue. Includes 2 part comedy Rag Mo Romance and foreseen features and attractions.
Charles D armo and Anna Burke debut in Cairns on Saturday with strong audience praise. O Mara delivers lively Irish stories and songs to a full house while Miss Anna adds sweet vocals. The program promises more mime and a held to answer drama in a busy week of entertainment.
A brief note appears to be a garbled OCR fragment referencing forms and options. The readable portion suggests a discussion of forms or formats, but no clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Further text is needed for a precise card.
The Cairns Shire superintendent's monthly report covers road works and health matters. It notes cleared sections for a 33 chain stretch, a 16 foot wide road, and various repair projects at Skeleton, Barr’s corner, Winvale streets, Herberton Road, Voland’s Road, and Bucklands. It describes material shortages, lorry allocations to Gordonvale, and efforts to survey and grade roads from Double Island Road to Stratford to improve access for cane land. Some work depends on farmer cooperation and tractor loans, with cost estimates around 10 to 15 shillings per chain.
Advertisement notes fresh stock at Kelly's with cash discounts and sale reductions. Customers are reminded to add postage to all sale prices.
A vintage sale page lists men trousers in multiple fabrics and cuts with sale prices. Items include cotton tweed, cord, gabardine, serge, and wool gabardine styles with cuff bottoms hip pockets belt loops and varied colors. Prices range from 4 to 20 shillings with usual prices noted.
Sale ads list men’s shirts with collars to match in black and blue stripes and cream. Dates show 4/11 and 21/6 and 18/6 and 23/6 for various tourist and polo styles. Includes white mercerised tennis shirts priced 8 11 and striped tennis shirts 7/6. Working shirts noted in special sale.
Catalog item list shows various men’s garments including white cotton singlets in multiple sizes, half hose in several colors, and wool felt hats. Prices shown include 2/11 per pair for half hose and many sale prices across the assortment. Brightly described items emphasize value and availability across sizes and styles.
All wool checked Bush rugs offered with sale prices. Size 00 rugs at 15 shillings 11 pence. Size 70 rugs at 1 pound 1 shilling and 9 pence. Promotional listing emphasizes wool quality and discounted rates.
Footwear sale notes list Derby Ball self caps welted soles and oxford styles with sale prices. Items include Wallaby Derby Ball and Cal Oxford Shoes with various caps, welted soles, and sewn soles. Dates show early June and mid June sale periods.
Readable parts describe discounts on ladies white canvas bar shoes with sports heels and sewn soles, ankle strap shoes, and Cuban heel pumps. Includes listed sizes for children and boys sandals, with prices shown as sale figures like 10/1, 10/6, and 7/2 per pair.
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