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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
8
Classified ad catalog lists silk fabrics and crepe de chine in multiple colors and finishes. Mentions velvet, satin, and various names. references a millinery or fabric shop offering luxury garments. Includes prices and color options in a dense, fragmented OCR style.
Fragmentary ad lists inch cloths in red or blue checks and pure linen options. Mentions washing colours and fabric availability near Wilts and Malette with references to bedspreads, draperies, and household textiles.
An OCR fragment lists wool prices, creams, and full range ice. It mentions Careys and a despatch date of 2/11, with unclear references to wares for boys and girls and power amenities. The readable items indicate a shop catalog style with pricing notes and product categories.
A jumble of shoe terms describes a parade of footwear styles and materials. Mentions include black patent finishes, suede textures, and braided accents. Readers are offered variations for smart evening wear and casual day use with emphasis on comfort and fit.
Harvard Bretherton stars in Master Pictures production a melodrama featuring a rescue on a treacherous river chase and a villain try to abduct a heroine. The program includes Columbia comedy Desert Dance and a musical interlude from Ubandler with Whitticky and Biiand Hoe prices listed.
The piece describes a vaudeville revue with Firemen and Flappers, noting a complete change of programme for the afternoon show. It highlights the new acts, songs, and a featured revue with lively stages, performers, and a focus on novelty acts and musical numbers.
A local dance night at Aquathe Hall attracts a large crowd as bands perform and competitions highlight the evening. The event features a lineup of performers and promises energetic displays, drawing many dancers and spectators alike.
A fragmented travelogue style writeup describes Cairns carnival night events and vaudeville acts. It mentions Indian vacuumed acts, hockey matches, Cairns versus North Queensland, and a star lineup including London born performers, Mary Carr, and Johan.
A garbled report describes political activity around Excelsion Cycles with references to Eldrestan’s party and upcoming events. Mentions of a council or committee, revival efforts, and a planned gathering at a hall suggest a local political or civic campaign facing disarray. The text is dense and fragmented.
Fragmented OCR lists many names and places, resembling a local society page. The garbled text references individuals such as Mrs and Dice, Mr and Miss Bogaurey, and numerous names including Sydney Hatmon and Kore, with locations like Kodidane Hotel and Upper Hinne. The passage reads like a social register or personnel list with scattered affiliations and residences.
A fragment outlines the Children of Mary assembly forming teams for an upcoming event at the Cramwent Mehoul. Names such as Mine Markmon and HE Wherrtate are listed among officials and participants as organizers designate two squads and schedule practices.
A noisy clutter of phrases notes a theater at Karma Theater showing a comedy titled Fash Task and a film featuring Marlon Nini and Trak Tani. The listing mentions a Tuesday Wert showing Ballin and a release called The Radio feters ive with unclear cast.
A chaotic scene at Murdoch Park sparks a stir as plans unfold for a sweeping reorganization. Officials announce a winter sale to fund urgent measures amid ongoing security concerns and public unease. Community figures urge calm while evaluating crisis responses and future steps.
A fragmentary listing shows assorted ladies handkerchiefs and white canvas oxford shoes for sale. Prices appear for items like handkerchiefs and a small selection of baby goods, with notes on sizes and colors in a garbled early 20th century catalog entry.
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