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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
4
A garbled OCR item lists names and professions including J Fraser Mes and family, mentions vacation plans and a Friday date. It references various firms and individuals such as Milner & Marshland Architects, Abbott Street Cairns, Kenneth J Ward, dental surgeon, Wynne solicitor, and Roy M. Cloutier. The passage reads like a fragmented directory or notices page with multiple place names including Atherton and Toronto and unrelated terms.
A fragmentary notice discusses a Frances Marion adaptation and stage film crossovers featuring Marian Nixon and Harold Lloyd. It mentions settings in a town near Field and a screening with "The Forbidden Love" and "Tins Pat Riley" among announced works. The piece notes stagecraft, costuming, and the audience’s reception during a bustling premiere era.
The article traces Henry Kendall’s early life in New South Wales, noting orphaned years, migration to Sydney, and early verse published with Kendall’s second book of verse featuring tender lyric works. It highlights his literary ascent, references to his biographies and criticism, and mentions his poems reflecting sorrow, faith, and nature as well as the influence of his family.
A fragmented meditation describes Kendall dreaming of religious unity, a grand homage to Christian faith, and a future where nations unite under shared enlightenment. The text references Presbyterian and Catholic traditions, a “Word of God” guiding a wandering figure, and a longing for a global exhibition of talent and virtue.
Readable fragments describe a stone of notable scientific interest, its unique geological formations, and plans for area protection. Mentions officials including a university chancellor and governor proposing dedication and preservation efforts amid international attention.
The article details preliminary heats held at night to determine qualifiers for the upcoming Australian championship. Swimmers from teams including Ireland and Western Australia competed, with names such as O Griff ales and B McCormack appearing in the results. The event sets the stage for Saturday finals in Uriahane.
The town clerk of Uimarra reports a telegram from W McDevitt stating he accepted Major Goodeet's challenge for the world chair at Uimarra on March 7.
Kelly's advertises further large reductions for the last three days. Prices are cut to create a bargain picnic for thrifty shoppers with postages added to all bale prices.
Limited stock on men s wool tweed trousers khaki shirts and tourist shirts with collars to match. Mercersised tennis shirts working shirts and plain navy work shirts offered at sale prices with quantities and sizes shown in the display.
A period shop flyer offers men s white cotton singlets in various styles at sale prices from 2 3 to 4 4 each and wool and flannel undershirts with discounted rates. Also listed are half hose and braces in multiple fabrics with sale pricing, including all wool and Australian made items, plus braced stock in white and striped patterns.
Footwear sale items listed with multiple brand names and prices including Cuban heels, Ankle Strap shoes, suede T Bar styles, and various sale prices such as 17/0 22/6 10 6 14/6. Names include Ladigs Black Paleo Fancy War SHOPS Ladie Bloch Evert Greciaway SHOTS and Louis hers with dates like 29/8 and 26/11.
Readable fragments show a sale notice for men’s dress boots and derby shoes. Items mention black bow derbies, calf skin boots, sale prices and stock descriptions, with inconsistent spellings and garbled brand names.
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