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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1929
Page
3
Fashion items listed with prices for ladies crepe pyjamas Jemper V neck with turned hems pockets and square Madapolam fabric in Magyar style with edging and insertion Numerous price tags include 3/11 2/6 and 25/ per item plus details on crepe de Chine and satin features Pockets pleats and bows described for Tuscan ribbon items with prices at 12/6 each
Widespread catalog-style snippet listing goods from MOVELS and ACE. Mentions colored lisle hose in latest shades, 2/3 pair and 1/4-lapigs pure silk hose, mock fashion items, and red-berdered handkerchiefs. Includes ACE price references and terms like S/11.
Dresses and silks offered in bright patterns and fancy designs suitable for the season. Silk faychies, silk voile, and poplin dellexe fabrics advertised in varied colors including lemon, navy, pink, and violet. Prices shown in old currency with limited stock and emphasis on quality and fashion.
Listing of singlets with various sizes and prices in shillings and pence, plus a fibre attache case with steel body, leather lid, and patent clasps. Includes product descriptions like natural British fibre and block designs and quotes prices per item.
Fragmentary listing references price per yard and fabric dimensions, including numbers like 12/6 9/6 72:50 and 2/11 yard. Mentions hardwearing unbleached sheeting and coverings. Context appears to be a local classifieds or shop ad with fabric details.
Readable lines advertise various footwear items including black boots suitable for work, patent ladies shoes in multiple sizes, and tournament sand shoes. Prices shown include 17 shillings 6d per pair and 18 shillings 11d per pair.
At Atherton Hospital Board meeting on Monday night the board read a Department of Public Health letter about local authorities paying for accommodation and treatment of suspected diphtheria typhoid and scarlet fever. They discussed amending the existing agreement with Councils to share legal costs and finalize a new formal document.
March 10 entry notes holidaymakers arriving by train from Babinda while at J Stewart’s residence two large carpet snakes entered the fowls’ house around nine to eleven pm. Mrs Schwenke used a torch to locate the intruders and fired a shotgun after discovering a carpet snake swallowing eggs. The writer praises the plucky woman and notes snake activity remains common during the period.
A charity dance event, first of the season, raised about £11 5s with modest expenses. Master of ceremonies John McPaul presided as guests enjoyed prizes for the kewpie novelty dance won by C. Vennini and partner, and later tunes featuring blue and white streamers and a midnight waltz. Attire included apricot lace frocks, bead trim gowns, and silk crepe de Chine outfits among the attendees and prize sponsors Mrs Dowker and Mrs Kelly.
The Materare River hosted a lively miniature yacht event with four races. One boat capsized in the first race, but the champion craft was declared winner. A resident, Miss Annie, sought help after an injury. Several locals and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Bottura and Miss Lennon, were noted in a string of social mentions and travel to nearby towns.
The Atherton CWA reported a Rest Room balance of £54 18s 1d and £238 in the Rest Room Account. Proceeds from a benefit dance showed a 2/6/7 profit. Mrs Dalziel visited hospital patients, and a Tolga meeting was postponed due to bad weather. A Xmas cake sale raised £8 15s for the School of Arts, and a florin prize raffle was planned for the next meeting. Present: Mesdames Brodziak, Smith, Currie, Seimon, Raff, Dalziel, Cloutier, Holloway.
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