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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1925
Page
11
An unclear OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, dates, and items including Australian and British references, various prices, quantities, and what appears to be stock or trade terms. The legible parts hint at a seized or cataloged inventory or ledger entry with scattered references to individuals, firms, and commodities without a coherent narrative.
An OCR fragment promotes Bosanko's Bikes offering over 100 bicycle choices and a 12 month guarantee. It mentions saving rice and paying Torcepaira in 18 minutes, with unclear terms and several garbled phrases. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
A Cairns Shire council meeting discussed road works conditions on the Pap Smth area including land lease approval, fence removal and road improvements. Councillors Campbell and Findlay pressed for action while engineers described harrowed soils, drainage and the need to maintain access for farmers amid weather delays.
An advertisement text touts quick relief for back and kidney troubles with claims of restoring tone and nerves. It mentions a Dr Sitekdene Pitts remedy as wonderful for renal and bowel issues and urges readers to buy the product at various prices and locations.
A chaotic catalog-like record lists fabrics and prices including Bolands Price per yard, Roland’s price, floral textiles, silks, cotton laces, towels, and “Mats” measuring 28.6 inches. It references brands such as Bolands, Roland, and Hovey, with numerous prices and yardages scattered amid product names like silk moire, crepe, ceram, cashmere hose, and lace. The entry resembles a fragmented vendor inventory or advertisement page with dozens of items and ad-like notes.
A garbled advertisement highlights various footwear items such as patent ankle bar shoes, pump soles, suede and satin inserted styles, and men’s tan willow golashed shoes. Names like HOLAND'S and NOLANDS PRICK appear amid unfamiliar spellings, suggesting a period catalog page for lads and gentlemen with assorted sizes and finishes.
Ladies garments advertised at HOLANDS SPECIAL PRICE 10/11 with pink straps and varied trims. Descriptions mention Corselfutes in pink mohairlike fabric, taped shoulder straps, lace panes, and several styles including gowns, cambric items, and sashes. Prices and sizing implied, no clear brand beyond HOLANDS.
Bargains on serge fabrics and trousers with various prices and stock notes. Vendors advertise sale items and discounts, mentioning serge cloth, trousers, and color dyes, with dates or price tags loosely referenced in the damaged text.
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