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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
8
A detergent of misread text advertises hand embroidered linen luncheon sets with prices noted as 17/6 and 22/6. The ad invites customers to inspect a range of embroidered supper cloths and napery described as finest and well made.
A list of men and women shoes and shirts with various styles and prices. Items include ladies 1-bar welts in grey tan and black patent, kid house shoes, felt slippers, and a range of men tourist shirts and band shoes. Special prices are noted for several lines.
Secretaries and others are urged to note that a time before entertainment begins must be observed. Reports of tarnished performances or misconduct should be filed with the Post promptly.
Tonight at the Palace Theatre features Hotel Tim Peril with Paramenny and Valu Negri as lead figures. The plot centers on a triangular intrigue amid a Russian border backdrop, with Emily Fitz Row portraying the rejuvenated former wife in a Fox Films comedy. A secondary act, Wine and Women, showcases a variety travel scene with performers and musical numbers.
The Tropical Theatre presents Ben Hur tonight featuring an outdoor chariot race scene. Stars include Menluix Romurol and Riva Abea0 Ty Francix XII in a grand production with Libers of 7500 dollars. The record-setting pace includes miles run in notable times.
A large crowd attended a local event described with garbled OCR text. The readable portions reference learners and a gathering, but concrete details such as date, place, or outcome are not discernible.
The Punjab village described is in Amritsar district with ML King overseeing supervision. Agricultural toil restricts time for repairs and family visits to Gurdwara or Tegh Bahadur Baba Bakala. Drinking is rare, elders work hard, and households prepare meals and tend cattle with family unity.
On moonlit nights after sunset the younger members of the community play games on a village green like England. The area is a perfectly formed grassy space where people rest due to fatigue, and the need for a good lamp after dark is not strongly felt.
Innisfail heard a case against an absent defendant accused of making threats toward a complainant. The man, who spoke Greek, reportedly claimed the complainant associates with prostitutes. He was remanded until Tuesday with bail set at £5 and sureties required.
Feluga News reports a large turnout at a July 4 dress ball in Progress Hall, Tully. Music by Mr Reader and judging by Mr George Morgan highlighted fancy dress, with many attendees in decorated outfits and prize winners across ladies and gentlemen categories.
The narrative describes a remote village enduring long night hours with oil lamps as a fragile lighting option. Merchants and residents rely on kerosene lanterns, while curiosity and distant dawn reveal a quiet, dog-haunted hamlet as outsiders approach.
Messy report details Maureen McNamardi and family departures for religious ceremonies in Konstanz and Cairns visits by Rev Father Dulce Garcus from Manila. It notes Rev Father Carney traveling to Sviling for a Charismatic Congress, Atherton Tableland observations, and Henderson's exam success at the Australian Federal Institute of Accountants.
A Tuesday evening children’s Movie Ball packed Nelson Theatre with happy youngsters and parents. Costumed participants impressed with varied character outfits while music from last night’s performers filled the air. Prize winners included Micky Farrell as Steve Donohue and Lily Juniper as Jacky Coogan, among others.
Innisfail July 3 reports the Johnstone district three mills operating smoothly. A large number of foreign workers are employed in the fields and crepe production remains steady. Shipping at Mourilyan is ongoing and sugar should be dispatched to refineries without delay.
Rev Roe Bacon arrived in the early hours of Friday then left for Mackay Mr Freis visits Innisfail Silkwood and EL Ariel on farmers business Acting-Sergeant Dore transferred to Tnnisfail will depart for the centre soon Scholarships in Amman hestine identified Master Willishirelean of Mr and Mrs S Hien well known Tuthe Master Dean from Thornbarowth College Charters Towers
A dated advice item explains that fatty and fermented foods can linger in the stomach causing pain after meals. It recommends taking half a teaspoon of Hiawated Magne powder or two or three magnesia tablets with water before eating to neutralize stomach acid and prevent discomfort.
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