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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
13
Large assortment of items with varying prices and brands. Includes ladies bordered goods and soap boxes with five cakes each. Special prices apply to several items.
Catalog note describes ladies floral voile frocks with short sleeves, a Saxe Voile option, waistline, square neck, pleated skirts, and Peter Pan collar. Includes ladies bloomers, coloured crepe one piece for girls, and white pique hats with wide brims. All items advertised at ACE special prices.
A local ad advertises silk fabrics and dress goods in varied patterns and colors. It highlights silk yardage, bordered silks, and fancy figured voiles with special prices per yard and for lengths, noting limited stock and a range of floral and color designs.
A compact ad lists various bed sizes and prices with abbreviations like TV 11 and numbers such as 24/6 29/11 39/6 29/12 42. 45 ac prices 33/6 29/31 ey. The fragment references double bed size and special pricing terms.
Vintage shop listing advertises all wool cashmere half hose various brands bordered handkerchiefs neckwear and belts at special prices. Rubber beach shoes ankle strap and lace sandals for ladies and band balls for men priced 1/6 to 7/11 per item.
In Atherton the court hears a dispute over carpenter wages under the Trades Award. The claim covers seven fortnightly payments of a set amount with overtime hours listed and total alleged as £56 6s 9d. The defense questions the award's relevance and how the case should be tried.
Brisbane hosts the third national carnival where R Grier and Soussari led early and held top positions. Maroochydore showed standout swimming, finishing three seconds ahead of Bundaberg and eight lengths clear of Ipswich in a thrilling 100 yards dash.
An old advert touts a powder for indigestion named as a famous antacid. It claims the two tablets after meals relieve stomach issues quickly and universally. The copy appeals to thousands who suffer from indigestion.
Moon defeats British player Austin in a five set, rallying from two sets down in 103 degree heat. Schlesinger ousts Crawford while Rowe retains South Australian representation by beating Cummings. Other results include Gregory and Zaliis defeating Walker and Harvey, and mixed doubles Moon and Matt prevailing.
Delegates from every State attend the AW.U. annual convention in Coolangatta amid deliberations and reticent officers. Senator Barnes faces a tough task if last convention debate methods return. delegates are guests of Alderman Cassot at theatre party and civic reception. Mr. C. G. Fallon elected press officer and vice-president of the General Executive. youngest AW.U. president yet long in Labor movement service with Townsville district secretary tenure.
An eight year old boy Edward Potts of Chillagoc suffered a severe injury to his right hand when no doctor was available at Chillagoc. Ambulance driver Norman Parker transported him by rail car to Mareeba where he was admitted to Vin Geary Hospital. He may lose a hand.
A motion to borrow £20,900 for an electric light scheme for Innisfail advances after debate. Councillors discuss bridge costs and a £50,000 water project, with concerns over revenue and future financial strain. The Government Electrical Department will draft a plan per Engineer Grier’s report and a public scheme will be submitted for approval.
A reader from Nerah argues that large cane growers have expanded at the expense of smallholders and suggests a policy shift. He proposes assigning every cane grower a fixed sugar quota at Australian prices and selling the rest on the market, or converting to alcohol if viable, to balance prices against English market levels. He requests Mr. Seymour-Howe’s views.
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