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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

8

Silk Fabric Sale with Wide Range of Dyes and Prices

A bustling sale notice advertises numerous silk and fabric items priced below usual rates. It lists natural fujish, crepe de chine, striped silk, satin, fused silks, velveteen, and linen blends in shades from cream to navy, with sale prices from 1/1 to 7/11 per yard and highlights heavy silk bargains and dyed fast fabrics. Multiple fabrics reference sizes such as 36 and 29 inches, with mentions of brands and finishes.

Maine Saxe Kanedo Fuji Ipswich

Victor Hugo Epic Immortal Story Screened Tonight

Palace tonight presents Les Miserables in a major motion picture event. The Britannica hails Hugo as a genius and the film reportedly draws vast audiences across Europe. Gabriel Gabrio leads with a memorable Jean Valjean portrayal.

Excyclopedia Britannica Victor Hugo Hugo Gabriel Gabrio France Jean Eta Javert Myriel Cosette Toulon Arras Valjean

Bargain Sale of Household Linens and Fabrics at Manchester

Readable items include unbleached sheeting, white calico, flaxen flannelette, ticking, and pillowcases. Numerous sale prices feature per yard or per piece reductions, with brands like Osman and Mazlin mentioned alongside blanket, quilt, and towel offerings.

Atals Cole Et Bae Ernst Ipswich Australan Mazlin Ireland Osman

John Gilbert Stars In Stirring Role At Tropical Theatre

John Gilbert delivers another stirring performance at the Tropical Theatre on Wednesday. While many films emphasize romance, this outing highlights his varied stage presence and dramatic appeal.

John Gilbert

Competition The Petition Is Free And A Good Evening

A fragment suggests a public notice or announcement about a free competition or petition event and an evening period expected to attract patrons. Details are limited but indicate a community gathering or promotional activity.

Gaiety Roller Rink Announces Friday Night Attractions

The Gaiety Roller Rink promotes a Friday night program featuring a skating hockey match on skates and a soccer on skates between the Rovers and Wanderers. A grand fancy dress skating carnival is planned for Friday May 31 and Parramatta State School Benefit is set for June 7 at the Gaiety Theatre.

Rovers Wanderers Parramatta State School Gaiety Theatre

Innisfail shooting case opens with two deaths in China Town

Evidence in the Innisfail trial centers on May Kerrigan Madge O'Donnell and two deceased women. Inspector Tuohy leads the examination detailing a confrontation at the accused’s home with a revolver, a lamp, a water jug and three fired shots. The accused admits firing but says she intended no killings and claims self defense against three attackers.

Leigh Tuohy Lee On May May Kerrigan May Grayson Madge O'Donnell Halifax Innis‘ear Chinatown Innisfail Kerrigan O'Donnell iLfam Accused Mady O'Donnell Sergt Tuohy Cahill Msk Lyson Doctor Craig Craig Grayson Cahill ‘Iushy Conia Evid

Superintendent Dempsey Heads South After Ambulance Conference

Superintendent L. E. Dempsey, staying at Carlton House during the Ambulance Conference, leaves by the morning mail for the South. Visitors Messrs Vandeleur and O'Brien of Innisfail were at Carlton House for the weekend. Melbourne journalist Mtr.eran Russell has met the King of Italy Mussolini and Pope Pius X. in London and is touring for the Melbourne Herald to interview celebrities.

L. E. Dempsey Carlton House Mail Messrs Vandeleur and O'Brien Innisfail Mtr Eran Russell Melbourne Ealy Mussolini Pope Pius X London Russell Melbourne Herald

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