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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1926
Page
4
Local store advertises wide sale across fabrics including flannelette, calico, Madapolam, and cotton georgette. Offers list discounts on blankets, travel rugs, and hosiery with numerous price points and bargain tags. Strong emphasis on generic lines and unfinished OCR text reflecting a busy clearance event.
A historical article surveys carved messages on prison walls and slang inscriptions, noting the shift from grim graffiti to more varied expressions. It discusses writers in Awoc, the Wilian area, and references to Wall Mt and other places as examples of expressive acts.
A fragmented theatre page extols Nell Gwyn as a vivid spectacle with a bustling cast, praising the performer’s charm and crowd reaction. It notes the production’s brisk pace and the ensemble’s energy while hinting at a strong, atmospheric entertainment value.
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