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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1930
Page
4
A garbled price list advertises Clean Sweep items including ladies undergarments such as vests and pyjamas, linens like Madapolam nights and voile, various silks and crepes, curtains and chair seats, plus men’s shirts, socks, and shoes. The notice names numerous fabrics and garments with unit prices, fabrics by the yard, and assorted accessories, all under the Clean Sweep label.
A long critical piece traces the rise of a financial Investment Trust and the stock boom that powered America’s markets. It details massive buying by Trustees, rising prices, and then a swift collapse as credit dried up, bankruptcies followed, and fear spread. It argues the boom harmed ordinary investors while highlighting the era’s push for standardisation and efficiency.
The article discusses Melbourne views on beach attire and police restrictions, noting a push to curb parade costumes and maintain decorum in Victoria. It shifts to Australians' eligibility for British Colonial Service, outlining suitable posts in Africa, medical, education, and other departments, with selection via exams and committees.
A verbose piece presents a cat as a health guide by Captain Byrne. It describes feline stretching routines, feeding rhythms, and rest patterns, suggesting owners observe and imitate the cat’s gentle movements for overall wellness.
Ernest Poppleton, found guilty by a jury of assault with intent to do bodily harm, had his 12 month sentence suspended by Mr Justice Macrossan. The judge warned the prisoner and ordered a bond for good behavior for 12 months. The decision was described as a lesson to the prisoner.
An elderly Sydney resident testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble nine years ago and has prevented relapses. The ad urges readers to obtain genuine Doan's from chemists and stores, noting Foster-McGregor Co. as proprietors and Hamilton Street address.
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