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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
8
A fragmented advertisement listing men’s wear goods with prices and styles. Items include working shirts in cheery and black, heavy striped tweed trousers, 7/8 trousers, flannelette pyjama trousers, cambric pyjama suits, athletic singlets, plain cream British fugs pyjamas, tan military cossacks, felt mats, and related accessories with “Extra Special” pricing remarks.
Catalog of all wool white blankets in multiple sizes with listed prices and dimensions. Kapor quilts offered in various styles and shades with reduced prices noted. Includes ranges for silver grey blankets and large shade quilts.
A lively circus romance tale centers on a daring performer Natatie Joyce and trickster Tom Mis cro her, amid wild acts and daring escapes. The plot blends romance with adventure through a string of perilous episodes ending in dramatic climaxes at the big top.
A busy week at the theatre presents two features. One feature titled She's a Sa 6-part Para follows a dancer who becomes known as the Qt) from Sahara in a transformed role. The second star, Mr Weselt, appears in Thy Wrong Mr Weselt, with Jean Hersholt Ford Bennet and Walter Miers guiding the cast. Early bookings are advised as the show is now on stage.
At Tropical Theatre a full new programme opens tonight featuring Harold Goodwin and Ranger the wonder dog in a canine tale titled The Poor Little Rich Boy. Mickey McBain stars as the boy with Helen Foster in supporting roles plus Kenneth McDougal in Slow Un Lightning. Comedy, cartoons, and a musical program directed by Professor Chandler accompany the feature. Box office notes Owen Whittick’s and Strand.
To day matinee at 4 15 features John Gilbert in Flesh and the Devil Greta Garbo stars in the romance. Usual matinee prices.
A garden fete will be held at Mrs C Totler’s residence Bentley Park Edmonton on Saturday afternoon and evening. The event offers dancing music fruit flowers and numerous saleable articles for garden admirers nature lovers fen enthusiasts and others.
A fragmented notice describes a Perry Bees circus tour visiting a location near Cheeup Drive in June. It mentions a planned setup at the rear of Samuel Alles and Soma with vague references to feeding wild animals and a dated event window.
The schedule outlines medal play on Saturday with Tan amateur teams visiting Cairns links. Local entrants from Ad tan and three Waiilians are named in sparse OCR text, including Kiwi fragments, as details remain unclear.
The article notes Nurthi Carrne preparing for a court appearance on Sunday at 9 am with Winkworth Hogan Foley and others listed among participants. The exact roles and outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR but the event centers on a team involved in a scheduled court session.
A Gaiety Theatre card in Cairns promises Nevins as a rising middleweight challenger with a May date. Promoters touts his amazing poaching ability and top condition while predicting strong advance on reserved seats with booking closing soon.
In police court Janine O Sullivan and Manuel O Sullivan faced charges of false pretences claiming they supported a nonworking wife while not employed. The case alleges wage overclaim from June 2 to June 7 amounting to 12/60. Prosecutor Senkwwercemil Toubhill sought restitution and penalties.
In Innisfail a Maltese worker named Tat Merchea admitted stealing a bottle of white wine valued at Bed. Huowarni Smith Co. stood property. He pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentence after afternoon proceedings.
A weekly skating night at the Galsty Theatre invites all learners to join. Participants are urged to bring suitable equipment as the event promises smooth skating on a well-kept floor with good skates available.
A Travellers' Carnival committee at the Commercial Tavern Carnival hosts a euchre party and dance at the Aquatica tonight. Officials crown the successful queen, with cash prizes and novelty dances. Attendees include local groups and guests from nearby towns.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Spring community women's manual meeting with multiple attendees and trustees linked to Wreensland Trustees Limited. Names such as Mee Smallwood and Mr Joseph Dayle appear in association with arrangements at a Strand Chutel venue on a Wednesday meeting for MeTbontrie.
A Gordonvale silver wedding function celebrated the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Blake with a festive banquet. Guests sent apologies, toasts honored the couple, their children, and the army and ladies, as speakers recalled shared memories and a traditional toast circle marked the evening.
Mille Cane Farm for sale under trustees Led directions with Nevill and Co. at a public auction in Abbortanreed on Saturday 30 June. The sale includes the Mille Estate cane farms with withdrawn allotments added to adjacent canefields. Terms are attractively framed with full details available in business columns.
The piece extols Queensland as the best pig country led by Mr. Shelton the Pig Expert. It praises Darlin Lowe dairy country vast fertile soil and favorable climate for KOR Camp products. It notes Widlowburn near Too woomaba for K.R. Gouda and describes care in cooking by skilled chefs to preserve flavours in meats like Mam Tongue Beef and Bacon.
Readable text shows a sale notice for boys’ lined tweed and serge suits in sizes 6 to 16. The fragment mentions cost to clear and various rows or outfits, aiming to highlight savings and fitted styling.
The notice highlights additional reductions in boys clothing at 111 MH 2. It lists price cuts on jackets, shirts, and trousers with stock changes and limited sizes. Local store officials urge rapid visits before sales end.
Bargain display offers a large range of hats for boys and youths with stylish options and affordable prices. Featured items include dressy hats, bonnets, bands, and seasonal headwear with bright colors and modern styles.
A garbled early line lists underwear style and price notes for men and women. Readable items mention cotton fabrics, gray tones, hip pockets and waist styles, with low prices for items at the Taw location.
Men’s Abeshed Colton singlets and warped pleroy linetyne singlets offer value alongside white sleeveless options. Heavy work socks and cotton socks in black, wool rugs, and Australian fringed rugs feature bold discounts. Suits, tweed trousers, and striped flannelette pajamas highlight a broad sale with multiple sizes and high discount emphasis.
Small lot of children's shoes and hosiery offered at clearance prices. Includes boys and girls patent derby lace shoes in multiple sizes, patent ankle strap styles, welted mules, sandals, and felt slippers. Also features girls lisle socks and rugby style hose in assorted colors with reduced prices.
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