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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
8
An old advertisement lists men clothing and travel goods with prices and features. Highlights include wool gabardine trousers, striped lining, and various men’s under garments. The notice promotes a large assortment of items and urges customers to visit for bargains.
Readable text highlights a showroom display featuring floral voile frocks in heavy crepe de chine and crêpe fabrics. It notes noir and colored sun shades and a range of women’s millinery including hats and face veils on sale.
A garbled listing shows assorted fabrics and accessories with prices sparse and unclear. Items include handkerchiefs, colored fabrics, boots, socks, and undergarments with scattered price notes.
Advert reads discounted fabrics including white twill sheeting at 1 shilling 11 pence and 2 shillings 3 pence per yard, a strong white calico, and fancy curtainings labeled with prices per yard for bargain shoppers. The terse list suggests a retail notice from a store offering multiple fabrics at weekly sale rates.
A fragmented fabric advertisement lists various materials including endearing all wool radianta, special 1/4 and 1/11 yard specials, marl stripe dreps de chine suitable for street frocks, KaneBo silk Fuji, and other silks and wools with period pricing and notes on quality and use. The ad emphasizes durability and value with multiple specialty options and price calls.
A garbled local write up describes Tropical Theatre presenting a film night with actors Maynard and Wogan. It mentions college sports figures and a staged scene, with unclear references to producers and a projection event at an unnamed venue.
The Palace Theatr presents a packed weekend lineup featuring The Seven Heaven and Dream Dream as principal attractions. Also shown are The Wake and The Blue Tango with additional comedies and Paramount releases. Heavy rain caused some cancellations and the Cairny Railway excursion has been shelved.
A misread notice describes a performance at the Missolo Theatre on Friday night with a Vaudeville style program. The event features music and dance acts, intricate costumes, and a featured act described by the fragmented text.
A critical review discusses the influence of Beethoven and Mendelssohn on later composers, noting the emergence of a modern movement. It mentions the Maclean revival and the Swiss and English reception, with references to musical figures and publishers shaping the era.
A garbled OCR fragment references European trade and local actions around Atherton. It mentions March movements, sugar trade terms, growers, and a discussion of Union or cooperative efforts with unclear attribution and minimal readable detail.
A garbled passage discusses an alleged abuse case and committee involvement. The text mentions concerns about presiding individuals and possible legal or investigative actions, with unclear dates or names. It references Canberra Navigation and a troubling environment surrounding the incident.
July 10 at Towssville featured an agricultural show with notable speakers and displays. Attendees observed standout exhibits and praised the organization, noting strong participation from local growers and visitors alike.
July 12 announces a rise in wholesale butter prices due to shortage. The new wholesale rate climbs to 20i per unit, reflecting ongoing supply issues and higher costs for producers.
Fragmentary text notes aRotarian director of a relocated experiment station in Emer Land and mentions a teacher Sialney attending a recent navigation event. It references interest in pastures and a Rain Wee area with vague discussion of water and whales.
Fragmented OCR shows mentions of Fairyland voyage, legal matters, and various names such as Mr Rober Mi, Warren, and Greenfield. Notes refer to absences, returns, and trials, with scattered places like Sydney and Townsville. The text blends travel, court action, and local notices with unclear chronology.
Fragmentary text discusses measures with references to aliens and employment policy in a dated context. It mentions names and places in a garbled way, noting changes in numbers and a governmental emphasis without clear events or outcomes. The readable parts are insufficient for concrete facts.
A fragment from a local Yungaburra meeting shows heated discussion on an unspecified topic. The text is garbled with misspellings and unreadable phrases, but hints at community concerns and formal proceedings. Further clarity is needed to identify the exact matter and participants.
A Lake Street group, the Mare Bowkett Society, hosted a well attended talk by a prominent speaker detailing community progress and fundraising efforts. Secretary Mr. Frehier announced a £300 goal and urged public support amid a broader push by local residents.
Abbott at CAIRNS reports a condensed read of institutions including Northwestern China United States Penn University Philadelphia Turin University Canada and DENTAT SURGEON AMT MTN 202 with related references.
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