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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
7
A fragmented notice lists opening sale prices for ladies and girls garments including skirts, frocks, jumpers, and coats with prices in shillings, plus accessories like hats and flower sprays. The ad references types, fabrics, trims, and color ranges with historic pricing and sale dates.
The final screenbiz program presents Fascination with the acteen artist as chief attract ion for the evening. It promises stupendous sets and a love story, with a strong family subtext and town interactions. The programme also includes Western cinema, a comedy, and other inter esting acts, with patrons asked to bring water due to a Fisk Jubilee shortage.
Brisbane July 2 Acting Treasurer Mullan announced the year ended with an excess of revenue over expenditure of £12,707, higher than Theodore’s £7,037 estimate. He praised the surplus and warned that substantial interest costs ahead demand prudent Treasury management.
Reports describe significant excitement over a platinum find near Ventinuey’s large quantities on an eastern island complex. Government geologists order measures to obtain samples as ships prepare for a five hour sail from the capital amid rising coastal interest.
A fragmented sale notice describes opening sale prices for items like white cotton hose silk thread and wool velour fabrics. It mentions various brands and prices such as 3/11 1/11 3/6 and 2/3 yard with references to British manufacture and colors like grey navy and black. Multiple items list opening sale prices and product details for ladies maids and children’s frocks.
The Steel Committee reviews a proposed Meat Industry Bill affecting capital, duties, and a federal–state funding plan. It seeks to establish a Mat Industries board and levy stock owners, with exemptions for small holders, to support brewing and local improvements in the meat trade. The bill aims for early government action and a national framework in New South Wales.
London hosts a World Conference Dinner with 10 900 guests where Jilly speaks on mutual aid in the Great War context. Samuel Kosuli of the United States urges self reliance over international action while Alen discusses creating a unified will across nations.
A parliamentary delegation discussed regulating imported hardwood from Australia amid calls to shield local sawmills. Ministers stressed no protection measures would be announced without full debate, urging a clear plan from Parliament before any duties or schemes are offered.
Fragmentary OCR reports a clandestine arms scheme moving weapons to Russia via Amsterdam and other locations. Names and precise details are obscured, but the text indicates seized machine guns and halted consignments, with authorities linked to trials or investigations in late events.
An old newspaper ad promotes opening sale prices on travel rugs and blankets of various sizes and weights. Products include large double bed size blankets, fringed travel rugs, and lined tea towels. Prices shown are low and advertised as recently reduced. Contact phone 475 for orders.
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