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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
14
An article notes the Kona as the oldest commissioned passenger ship serving Geelong and Melbourne for decades, and discusses social changes with women in business. It covers labor reforms, honor system for prisoners, political fallout from the Theodore affair, and youth employment issues in Victoria.
July 22 Stratford district notes discuss a request to ease broom midlet sales through local channels, with the board cutting commission by 7 to 24 percent to aid local traders. Reports cover mallet quality demand, crop prospects in Bailey's Creek and Tableland, and the value of seed for pigs and poultry. A large crowd attended Tullys Hall for a jazz program with Harmoneers and Frazer, plus dancing contests and prizes, while Freshwater residents relocate from Chachilla and Alex Wallace returns from New Zealand.
London reports the king grants permission for a Keeha Ke and Tabde conference at St James Palace, venue of the recent Naval Conference. The piece notes writers seeking essays on reform, rising interest in civil service roles, and concerns about aging workers. It discusses optimism for youth chances and the tension between labor needs and retirement age, highlighting proposed retirement at 45 and age limitations in manual labor.
The Premier Mr Hogan signals a political truce to unite all parties in lifting the state and commonwealth from current difficulties. He urges leaders to meet and set a basis for cooperation, arguing party politics should not hinder welfare. The note hints at public suspicion and mystery around a government building in Fitzroy, soon clarified as the Note Printing Branch of the Commonwealth Bank with tight access and restricted rooms.
The text portrays Anglo Indians as a people between East and West facing social prejudice. It notes early British policy, railway service roles, and notable Anglo Indian contributions in India, plus a plea for support for Rev. Dr. Graham’s mission work and a request for £50 to fund further tours.
INNISFAIL July 23 report covering July 14 to July 19 shows 287 tons of Faw sugar produced at Mourilyan and South Johnstone mills. From midnight July 11 to midnight 13th 277 tons shipped to Carus. Growth in lightering fleet expected by August 4. D Dean former wharf superintendent hospitalized in Sydney. Captain W A Wooston mourilyan harbor wharf official hospitalized after an accident at Mountyam.
The guidance insists on securing studs prior to pressing to prevent damage or misalignment during garment finishing. It emphasizes careful handling and orderly steps to maintain fabric integrity and stud placement throughout the press process.
Import house Boland advertises a wide range of fabrics including bleached twill sheets, unbleached sheeting, fringed runnering, curtain nets, taped pillowcases, casement cloth, flannelette tabling, and art serge. Sizes span 34 to 80 inches with prices per yard varying from 1/6 to 4/6, highlighting color options in blue gold red and green.
Bolands offers wide fabrics including MOROCHENE Satin like colors, Crepe Latin, Tootisha silk, Junella rayon, Floral Georgette, Voiles and Spot Muslins. Prices range from 1/9 to 10/6 per yard with varieties in Lemon, Green, Navy, Black, and many floral patterns. Tobralco and Tarantulle underwear weights are also stocked in multiple shades.
An old advertisement lists Boland stores offering Luxuree pure silk hose in shades like Flesh, Mocha, Arab, and Black with prices from 7 shillings 6p to 25 shillings. Also featured are Prestige silk hose in multiple patterns including fully fashioned and artificial silk options with varied heel and panel styles and a range of color choices.
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