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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1928
Page
4
A garbled ad style notice touts a Great Easter Fair with large savings on dresses and pure silk items. It lists silk fabrics and trims such as striped silk and colored silks, with scattered dates and vague prices, portraying a festive sale atmosphere.
An advertisement lists items at The Ace Great Easter Fair including ladies gloves soap dental cream and assorted footwear. It highlights black lace derby boots mens waterproof cosbacks and black patent one bar shoes with prices noted such as 5/3 8/11 and 15/11.
In Canberra on March 22 the House of Representatives weighs a government case on alleged improprieties. Key figures include Abraham and Heine Manito, with questions over betrayals, revenue aims, and the integrity of colonial administration. The Attorney General considers conspiracy charges, while the defense argues lack of joint intent.
The Archbishop of Melbourne is to marry in Melbourne, with preparations noted in The Herald of March 12. The ceremony is expected at St Paul’s with the bride and groom among prominent church figures and officials attending, reflecting church ties and royal associations.
In New York the Davis Cup match sees Mayen tie Diaste amid a chaotic page of unclear lines and results. A commentator notes a 78 score line while other details remain garbled and unreadable.
Civil authorities report a staged disaster in Vienna that left twelve dead and many injured. Investigators say the incident involved a deliberate setup and unanswered questions about the motive and perpetrators. Police have launched a full inquiry to identify those responsible.
A Calcutta report from March 22 notes a sharp rise in mortality with widespread fever and outbreaks among children. Local health authorities investigate possible causes as cases increase citywide.
Weather related disruptions and poor attendance postpone a scheduled event as the orchestra and day keeper wind around four couples amid a dull day. A thief day is mentioned, and football is referenced alongside the overall uneasy community mood.
At a local range on Sunday last riflemen competed at 200 and 60 yard distances amid fine weather. Scores listed include UY Johnson and Y Wo simpson among others with totals and placements noted.
An official action was approved despite a challenging set of circumstances. The decision governs the next steps and reflects handling under pressure. Details remain sparse in the fragment but indicate formal endorsement by authorities.
Obituary notice recalls Vale Amory's life and death after illness. Born in St Kite, he served at sea aboard a brigantine and later settled, with family ties noted to Moore and McKinley households. He died after a long illness, with references to hospitals and a distant voyage.
A health notice warns of backache and kidney strain caused by overtaxed kidneys. It urges readers to restore balance by cleansing toxins from blood, addressing uric acid buildup, and pursuing health through a daily routine. The piece stresses common symptoms and the need for early action.
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