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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
5
A farmer endorses a Holt tractor after successful use on his farm. He notes the machine has performed all claimed tasks and intends to order a second unit, urging other farmers to consider the tractor for their operations. The testimonial is signed by Stewart Thomason and mentions Charles Thamar.
A mixed digest of social notes from Melbourne covers Girl Guide activities in Victoria aiding animal welfare, a children’s fancy dress event, fashion commentary on Paris designer Poiret, and advice on antiques with emphasis on silver and furniture. The piece notes ongoing fashion shifts toward sport wear, tennis frocks, and practical garments.
The era’s wedding party styles feature pale pink georgette dresses for bridesmaids with rose velvet hats and pale pink scarves. White and yellow tones appear in ensembles, along with touring outfits for brides, while veils and trains adopt soft, elegant detailing.
A Queensland RAC member reports a Brisbane incident showing the Mutual aid value of RAC badges. A motorist stranded overnight found a member offered safe parking in a private yard after seeing the car’s RAC badge. The tale underscores the club spirit and support among motorists in the RAC.
Cairns broker A H W Clarke reports a mixed quotation sheet dated July 21 1928. It covers oil shares tin shares gold shares metal stocks and investment stocks with bid and issue prices for numerous names including Lander Roma Queensland Napier Return Creek Mount Morgan Palmer River Tanamai Hampden and Queensland National Bank among others. The long list reflects active trading in Australian listed resources and utilities of the era.
The Sugar Award 1928 claims dispute arbitration action at Frade and questions about cost adjustments, overtime, and kitchen allowances. The court has not updated the award since 1925, with employers arguing inadequacy of the allowance and applicants seeking timely submissions and finality.
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