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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
4
A garland of women’s wear and household textiles offered at deep discounts. Includes velour coats, floral silk kimonos, dainty silk prints, children’s silk and cotton goods, table damask, quilts, colored voiles, lawn handkerchiefs, aprons, shorts, and a wide range of men’s and women’s footwear and shirts. Prices and stock described, with many items in yard sales and heavy twill dowlas.
The July 13 1928 Brisbane page details a social evening event with elaborate decorations and lighting, a charity proceeds drive, plus notes on Miss Ante Walsh's silver frock and a Lady Hordem party for visiting polo players. It mentions guests from East Meath and Queensland, and several local social happenings as cooler seasons approach.
The annual report notes fundraising, including subscribers donations, to rebuild the centre for better staff housing. It cites the Younger Set of the Cancer Campaign, charity entertainments, and a walking party at Ascot. It lists brigade staff, community support, and 343 accidents plus 1872 total office cases during the year.
A dated advertisement promotes Cod Liver Oil tablets and Cod Liver Compound claiming benefits for children and elderly. It touts quick relief and cheap prices, urging purchases at local chemists. The copy contains misspellings and unclear claims, with warnings to seek only genuine products.
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