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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1927
Page
2
A Melbourne note describes pantomime selections at the Hay House stage with old favourites Princess and Sinbad the Sailor. It highlights Fun in Boots, Eileen Cantina, and a lavish display of costumes and scenes, noting a mix of humor, romance, and spectacle.
Fragmentary notes describe a medieval collection of jewels and stones. References include a famed spring filmed fame and the Stone of Jagwary with comparisons to emeralds, pearls, and rubies linked to months.
The piece discusses footwear and adornments for formal wear, noting tunings toward bejewelled heels and buckled accents. It mentions women attempting to add chains or diamond trim for evening events, while warning that tighter stockings may hinder fashion adoption.
A fragmented 1927 Adelaide notice lists various items with prices and references to ships, factories, and local services. The text includes figures such as 26/40 and 22/-, references to Atherton Butter Factory, Australian Drugs, and Faimney River, plus scattered place names and dates, all in a broken OCR style.
A weathered Cooktown note reports harsh wind like a cyclone and clouded skies. The writer laments the season’s dull days while noting some relief in rain and the changeable mood of the town.
Fragmented town records show a December financial summary with a credit balance and a church fundraiser for lighting. Several meetings mention candidates, committee actions, and local figures with scattered references to installations, revenues, and social events.
A fragmented report notes shifts in wool prices and trade flows, referencing German and Australian markets, UK producers, and Brisbane sales. It highlights wholesale price pressures, consumer costs, and potential capital gains linked to delayed shipments and tariff-like effects on fabric.
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