UST Lands Large Consignment of Ladies Slippers
A large consignment of ladies slippers arrived featuring a wide range of styles and colors. Options include felt and calfskin in many heel or heelless designs.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
8
A large consignment of ladies slippers arrived featuring a wide range of styles and colors. Options include felt and calfskin in many heel or heelless designs.
A scanned ad lists numerous men’s goods with old style pricing. Items include canecutter boots, patent dancing pumps, patent oxford shoes, khaki trousers, all wool gabardine trousers, pajama trousers, British pugil pyjama suits, reliance pyjamas, English poplin tennis shirts, and all wool sweater coats. Prices range from 2.9 to 25 with labels like His Nob and Wel resto.
The showroom presents a range of maid and women’s sport frocks in cool quality fabrics with prices from 176 to 276. New models in crepe de chine and satin, chic florals in voile, and heavy crepe de chine offerings are showcased along with new millinery and black and colored sun shades.
The catalog lists various garments and accessories with prices, including BMART handbags in multiple shades, a Volland cushion cover with embroidered designs, assorted fingering wool in many colors, SilverSheen wool skeins, Turkish cravels rough wash materials, elastic washing items, white lawn handkerchiefs, fancy colored and bordered handkerchiefs, children and baby socks in several colors and sizes, cream cashmere socks, and Kayser slipper heel hose with assorted shades and prices. Each item shows price points ranging from 3d to 4/3, with size and color options.
A local ad lists bargains on white twill sheeting and unbleached twill sheeting with prices. It highlights firm even weaves, strong calico, table damask with colored borders, pillow cases, and fancy curtain material with yard prices.
A catalog-style listing of dress fabrics includes 44 inch cream all wool radianta at special price, Fuji Luxe silk fabrics for voiles and dresses, striped Fuji Luxe, rich marl stripe crepe de chine, Kanevo silk fuse for lingerie, and Visca striped fabrics. Prices noted with multiple yard quantities and specials.
Entertainments notice asks secretaries and others to ensure tickets are in the Editor's lands 48 hours before any event starts. without reserved plans, no staff member from the "Pou" can report the entertainment.
Fragmented OCR text describes a vaudeville act featuring a troupe of Chinese performers in a palace theater setting. It mentions stage direction, world tone, and a mix of acts including music and dancing with references to theatre management and advertisements.
Fragmented reminiscence praises Frederic Chopin as a supreme composer and pianist. The piece highlights his celebrated works and enduring influence on music history, noting intricate melodies and emotional depth.
Tropical Theatre showcases a double feature tonight including a special program with Ronah Cotman and Vilna Bone in The Meagie Me. The Royal Cast presents a second show with Pw Nigbadd while an international event, supported by Heatetter News, is teased along with music from Professor Chandler and Whittick.
A pair of educational shorts screens at Tropical and Palace Uheatres detailing the New Irral Lenel Perpettual Fortstt bd and its ice planting enterprise. A supporting segment on a wind powered wool processing line accompanies the night program.
An evening at the residence of Mrs. Atene Johnston in Blighleigh will feature a special bowling corner and a fund related to the cor al Suihuiance ral motor fund. Entertainment includes cuvhre and bridge activities with a coded news darted program.
A damaged OCR notice announces an entertainment presented at the Hibernian Stall in Mowdroy week event titled Easy Money. It notes a new show with a comedy actor Vert de Phine and tickets reserved at Pittard and Tipe Seats, with a plan opened for booking.
The excerpt notes a popular Far North display titled The O Brien Girl featuring Lionel Walsh and a cheerful crowd at the Eibernian Hall. It describes brief acts by Nellie Kelle and a welcoming reception, with ongoing annual visits anticipated by local youngsters and a reputation for pleasing performances.
A noted film titled The Birth of a Flower will be shown at Hibernian Hall 345 this afternoon to children from central Cairns schools under Mr Clark Irvine of the Queenshine Falication Department. The film is also planned for tomorrow for outlying schools with a nominal charge to cover expenses.
In Innisfail on July 15 a roundup was conducted after complaints by Goondi cane farmers about cattle devouring cane. Cattle were driven to a pond for roundup as yearly cane losses in the Formstone district due to strays have been substantial. some farmers have shot the beasts.
The meeting covers property on Shiels Street and city council plans. Attendees include local officials and residents as well as named figures from the town. Discussion touches on housing, rents, and city services with emphasis on improving public amenities.
A local gymnasium club committee announces reform aims for the Nedles branch of Clee Ungillinag. At Aliteate Street a secretarial slate led by Miss Dirk Hopson and Miss Marton pledges to retain leadership and oversee the managment of the facility. Three committee members, including the secretary, will attend the meeting to discuss ongoing plans for the club’s future.
Passengers and crew recount the Jervis Bay incident with scared women and calm men. Petty Officer Forster notes the fear, Captain Daniel defends Navy help, and officials hint at inquiries and possible cost recovery.
Passengers claim the captain acted justifiably in sending the wireless message as the ship prepared for repatriation. The crew, busy with packing, offered little comment while passengers praised the crew’s loyalty amid transfer arrangements for the Corinthia. Captain Averti takes command of the Jervis Hay in London under prior arrangements.
In Fremantle on July 18 the barometer fell to 20 degrees the lowest in 26 years of service at Look Out Signal Station. The mailboat Longolia anchored in Gage Roads awaiting moderating weather to enter Fremantle harbor as unusually calm conditions persist in the Bight.
Partial OCR reads that a sale of Irish linen and related goods will occur this Friday and Saturday at Lake Street, conducted by Messrs. Drapes Vaniettend and Panag Coirpoiy of Ame teal. The event aims to fund public facilities and features several shipments arriving for viewing today. Gavin Alston is listed as an auctioneer.
A train collision caused by live electrical wires killed two horses and damaged trees and power lines in the area. Drivers and bystanders escaped injury as the live wire snapped and fell, with widespread debris and ruined landscape reported after the incident.
July 8 brought light rain and mild showers to Innisfail with brief showers and overcast skies. Local observers noted a cooler breeze and damp conditions persisted into the afternoon.
A lively gathering described by JIL and ANN features confident chatter on charm and youth. The crowd swirls around a woman hailed for beauty and charisma, with a nod to a new Creme Charmesan product promising fame and notable appeal at 2/6 per double size jar available widely.
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