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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
6
An old catalog text outlines Forward Move items including white cotton singlets heavy woven shirts work wear khaki gear and tourist shirts. It lists prices such as 7/6 9/11 11/6 and mentions motor coats and black cashmere with descriptions of collars pockets and protective features.
A fragmented catalog entry lists women's and men's shoes including black patent belts satin satin and brocade styles. It notes spike heels calf and patent bar designs with varying MOVE PRICE and dates like 22/11 and 31/11 plus descriptions of perforations brocade and fancy detailing.
The ad lists wool blankets in various colors and weights with forward move pricing. Includes white blankets suitable for quarter bed, diver grey and dark grey options, and double beds priced at 53/6 and 54/11.
In a strong pennant round the Townsville squad defeated Suburbans with a commanding 41 to 20 margin on one rink while other matches featured close, tense play. Cairns, Gordonvale, and Innisfail also posted competitive showings, with Willameon’s teamwork delivering a decisive win for Cairns.
The stage is set at Was welock for the O'Meara cup fire round during the championship rink. Listed teams including Catone Lavan Hitech Miller Getbing Sota bans Williwit Alllees Tippett Willanieon Cevtaonvale Agiderson Jutliatone Jones Howe Linnett Ryat Muchett Skee Sharpe Ryan Sheen Gordonvale Cairns Townsville have byes in the first round with Suburban and Innisfail advancing later.
Mr Com Ryan MLA attends a pre suit in Cairns staying at Hotel Macitie. Sgt K Martin in Rockhampton promoted to lead Townsville watchhouse. Miss Lyon Beecroft travels from Sydney amid family intrigue. Queensland solicitor exams reveal HG Wright tops rank with high marks in Real property and Torts.
Today marks Ladies' Day at the Bowling Green with a gathering of players and matches planned. Organizers expect a lively program as participants prepare for competitive games.
Visitors planned for Thursday at Bairns and Cheerios, with a note that Hestanary may be absent in the afternoon. The article mentions Thursday as the visiting day for the program.
A CW A gathering of Seaside Home supporters will meet in Goldfellows Hall Lake Street this Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Mrs Wo Giffin, president of the Seaside Home Commalines, will preside. The meeting is an important one.
In Sydney at the SCG under ideal conditions New South Wales defeated Queensland 7 to 5 after a fast opening spell. Key players included Wearing Freestone Gorman Aynsley Edwards and Craig for Queensland finished with strong defense as NSW built on early pressure and converted a decisive try by Sellars.
NSW defeated Queensland 16 to 7 after a tight rugby league tussle. Key moments saw Hopkins and King threaten for Queensland while NSW backs, including Wearing and Busch, found gaps to seal the win amid a crowded arena and tense late minutes.
A Cairns letter to the editor questions Soccer Enthusiast's claim that A Smeaton is the best half back, arguing many Queensland players such as Bert Murray and C McGovern surpass him. The writer lists notable players from Latrobe, Pineapples, Bush Rate, and Blackstones while defending Smeaton and challenging the praise of Teddy Edwards and others.
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