15/11 Wil V7 Wik 35 Inches Wide 15/6
A fragmented OCR line notes measurements and dates referencing 15/11 and 15/6 with 35 inches width. No clear event or names to identify a fuller item.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
4
A fragmented OCR line notes measurements and dates referencing 15/11 and 15/6 with 35 inches width. No clear event or names to identify a fuller item.
An old newspaper ad details the A.C.B Winter Sale offering ladies wool cardigan vests fleece lined bloomers and crepe blouses plus men s wool flannel undergarments cotton underpants and tourist shirts. Prices are listed in shillings with items described as excellent value and typical sale quantities. The listing emphasizes ready to wear items and a wide range of sizes and styles.
A long readable account describes the Millaa Millaa W A annual meeting held in January. It lists officers elected including president Mrs Hugh, treasurer Mrs Waikes, secretary Missilanies, and vice presidents Mears and Jackson, with financial reports and plans for a June concert and dance to aid the ladies' show committee funds.
Samuel Allen and Sous Lol are listed as agents for Kayen Ginger Ale, described as a health giving drink for the whole family.
A gleaming sales tale highlights a SHI salesman who repeatedly breaks records and earns large commissions. He stays energetic on the road, fuels with quick meals, and returns to the office ready for the next trip. The ad touts Najol as a health aid preventing heady poisons and aiding their removal.
A vivid Sydney dispatch details a five minute flight over crowds with aviation figures and dignitaries, including Governor General Stonehaven and Captain Warner. It covers crowd cheers for American interests, a political graft inquiry, Melbourne Cup ties, and a look at the Business Efficiency Exhibition plus Australian Painter-Etchers Society exhibits at the Town Hall.
In Ennisfail on June 24, James Larkin pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance in Edith Street and was fined five pounds or three months with later arrangements to pay. A man identified as Will Clarke admitted using offensive language in Ernest Street and received a 43 shilling fine or one month. Other cases involved hotel disputes and general disorder, with attendees commenting on attire seen at the scene.
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