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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
2
Sale notes numerous fabrics with fast colors and special prices. Listings include 36inch printed linen and palm beach fabrics in various colors, navy cambric, and dressmaking materials. Prices range from 1 shilling 6 pence to 2 shillings, with references to school dress use and uniforms.
Weekly sale list from AC.B. includes ladies smart black umbrellas at special prices from 21/2 each, dainty gaspure plourcing 18 inches wide, CB special price 5/11 yard, boys and cuffs annual at 3/6 each, ladies ant silk hose peak heel blush at 2/6 pair.
Catalogue style ad lists ladies coats in lemon and green linen with red and white stitching, priced 15/11 and 22/6. Includes girls school hats in navy, natural frocks with pleats and belt, cotton vests in sleeveless and tubular neck styles, all with special prices.
Readable lines advertise English net mosquito nets 3 foot single and ready made sheets Unbleached sheets double bed size and white Turkish towels Navy brand towels 22 by 42 inches and 24 by 49 inches at set ACB special prices per yard or each with specific rates and item descriptions.
Footwear section highlights ladies lace sand shoes and ankle strap styles with ACE special prices from 4/9 to 5/11 per pair. Children tournament sandals come in sizes 7 to 13 at 3/11 to 4/3. Gents white canvas sandals sizes 9 and 10 at 3/11. Bowler canvas shoes with white rubber sole at 11/9, ideal for bowling and tennis.
Mens departmen t offers boys felt hats and men s wear in steel grey and natural tones. Specials include 3/11 each for hats 8/11 each for caps and 25/. for a watertight coat style. Sizes 4 to 7 for poplin dust coats with full belt priced 16/6 each.
The A C B Improved Cash and Carry section proves popular as it stocks the highest standard products and offers very low keen prices.
The Inkerman mill ends its 31 week crushing season on January 8 at 12 15 pm with over 165000 tons of cane treated. The season saw minimal stoppages, strong cane supply, and a late May start anticipated for next year amid a 44 hour week regime. Overhaul work begins with an expected February finish. The Lower Burdekin Show Association meets in Ayr and notes the death of key member Orr Todd, agrees to dates for the Northern circuit, and discusses resignations and future leadership.
The Lower Burdekin Fishermen's Association held a monthly meeting with a fair attendance. New Articles shift the financial year to June 30, prompting interim executive appointments. The secretary reported strong trading and active member assistance.
The Pioneer and Kalamia Mill Suppliers Association held a meeting with about 25 farmers present. Discussion covered restoring the 48 hours week in sugar, potential rules on supplier quorum, and debate over the veto power of the Mill Suppliers Committee. Members considered overproduction and allocation schemes amid industry concerns and future conference agenda ideas.
A committee urged by Mr Norris consider a new allocation scheme to address concerns over Inkerman side production. While not admitting overproduction by the Inkerman mill, speakers warned of crushing verstate and called for a clear plan to be presented at the conference.
A detailed listing of Innisfail businesses including accountants and banks, manufacturers, hotels, engineers, merchants, stores, printers, photographers, plumbers, tailors, jewellers, and restaurants. The directory names numerous firms such as Refertson Bros, J. P. Oak, National Bank of Australasia, Innisfail Mass Store, Cairns Post, Nolans Ltd, Clenzos & Co, Mackay & Co Ltd, W. D. Davies & Co, and many more across professional services, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
The article extols Rexona Soap for foot relief by soaking feet, claiming immediate refreshment and health benefits as pores are cleansed and medicinal properties absorbed. Rexona Ointment is recommended as a healing adjunct to prevent or treat sores.
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