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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
3
A fragmented sale list shows bargain day prices for fabrics, hosiery, aprons, glass jugs, shoes, sandals, shirts, braces, pillow slips, and tea towels. Numerous items such as crepe lucia fabric, tweed, white sateen, cotton hose, unbisacked calico aprons, English cut glass, and both men and women footwear priced individually.
The article describes Fremantle and Sydney labor tensions and potential industrial action. It notes meetings between employers and workers, the Mines Federation’s conference at Newcastle, and signals that some mines may resume or delay operations. Families previously on leave are preparing to return to work as talks continue.
The Atherton Model Band fund drive reports near 400 pounds debt reduced to about 30 by June. Public support urged after poor weather limited events. band plans Sunday performances at the rotunda post service, weather permitting, with members praised for progress and renewed roles.
Council notes extensive road widening and drainage projects across Sheridan Street to Edgehill Road. Proposals include a 4 foot tarred widening, culverts, timber work, concrete piles, and new lorry purchases while monitoring maintenance costs for the year ending June.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions English people and a distant past with unclear stakes. Names, places, or concrete actions are not legible, leaving only a vague reference to ties between groups and a large number.
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