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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1928
Page
11
Readable fragments show ladies ready to wear in assorted deceits and Tarots Ace Winter Sale. Entries mention sleeveless cotton, colored sleeves in pink mauve and hive, with prices around 3/9 and 4/0. Some text references lace, sizes 40 42 and winter wear items.
Winter sale announces crepe de chine and crepe silk dresses and silks in blue and ivory shades. includes crepe de chine and satin varieties, with prices such as 4/0 yard and 2/0 for crepe fabrics. Also notes matural fuji bile and other goods with guaranteed purity and wide widths.
An OCR fragment catalogs lace and insertion products with prices and sizes, listing items like heavyweight stockings and hose. It mentions colors such as Cinnamon and Indian Sky, with typical prices and measurements, but the text is jumbled and partially unreadable.
Readable fragments show a men’s department winter sale with cotton shirts and trousers priced around 1/6 to 1/10, including white cotton and natural fabrics. Early ad copy mentions French braces and wide webbing items, with color and weave notes and various prices.
Readable fragments describe Manchester department store items including bordered damask table cloths wall coverings and cloths suitable for eave curtains. Listings mention winter gale price winter bale price white twill sheeting slips and heavy twill cotton dowlas with sale prices and measurements, all in old currency and small units.
Readable items mention men's and women's white lace shoes with patent trim and stitched details, a pump style, and Flapper heels. Prices shown include 18/11 per pair for a patent I-bar shoe, 12/6 to 16/11 for various derby boots and other styles, all labeled as winter sale prices.
In Townsville with the late H Sunderland the Queensland selectors heard a convincing speech. He urged the Queensland League to propose three veterans from country centers to appear before the Australian selectors before team selection. He also hinted at opportunities for uniting Queensland and New South Wales in July. The Australian Board of Control planned to invite the New Zealanders to visit the Nauru region if approved.
The sole selector Mr F Borland will guide the Datang team as they prepare to meet Townsville. Jas sclceg leads the flowing side with full back H urus and Treathers in defense. Anders Lysine and Le Re contribute in attack as a 5.30 kickoff is planned under Coach.
The sole selector Mr J Fue will pick the TowhistiMe junior team from practice attendees. No substitutions beyond vacancies. the selector may replace any vacated slot with another eligible player as needed.
In Kimberley on July 7 the AM Black drew with Northern Provinces as the All Blacks led 1 0 at halftime. Readable fragment details mention July Leagine games and scores 19 10 and 1M all in a partial report.
The merger of three metropolitan wine and spirits organizations including Castlemaine and Perkins and Co was announced in Queensland on July 6. The plan secures 160,000 in value for present shareholders, with 23 year leases, freehold properties, and continued operations for Castlemaine, wine and spirit trades, and hotel interests under the new structure.
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