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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
6
A fragment describes bargains on wool fabrics including Wool Brepp and Marovaine blends with names like Wool Marocline Garbuding Fancy and Plain Wool Cyto nan Serne Flame and shades Sand Navy Fawn and Brown. Prices listed in odd shillings and pence appear alongside primed pleats and various finishes.
Auction of dress fabrics and notions features Osma n gingham and Zephyr patterns in multiple shades. Includes colored yarns, Cavendish velvet, Navy lines, and Maids Cloth showing durable, neat floral and stripe designs. Prices cited across ranges from 1 shilling to several pence per yard.
Snappy bargains on genuine eVer and plain colored silks in fifteen latent shades plus crepe silk and satin varieties. Features include TYANA plain colors Flesh Sky Lavender Mastic and more, with heavyweights and brocaded art silks in assorted tones. prices range up to 20/6 with all items at one price in a vivid mid century catalog style.
A damaged OCR style ad lists children's apparel including colored linen frocks, trimmed linen frocks in various shades, crepe frocks, and striped aprons. Also advertised are navy flannel blazers sized 22 to 24 inches and bloomers in zeigale ne fabric. Prices shown in old currency accompany each item.
Knitted silk alto wool ladies garments feature latest designs and colorings with trim and sizing options. Prices range from 14/01 to 97/6 with items including veiled voile frocks, black maroe lace gowns, Georgette collars, and smart skirts and coats in brown and fawn tones.
A worn broom in a hairdresser's shop tells a cautionary tale of being neglected and nearly discarded. It laments losing its wearers and hair, while a magical plan by Goldin Curl and others seeks to rescue it by entwining themselves with the broom to preserve its remaining hairs and end the day with a quiet, hopeful night.
Palace Theatre features a double bill headlined by Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton in Were in the Navy Now with Cappy Ricks and More Pay, plus a Parisian inspired review. The Palace Concert Orchestra provides music with special scores and a varied bill including newsreels and comedies. Chester Conklin Tom Kennedy and other acts support, with plans for a lengthy program and local venue details.
The Cave Man starring Matt Moore and Marie Prevost comes to Trepical Theatre Tuesday afternoon at 4:15. A Mac Sennett Comedy titled Black Outdoors accompanies the feature. Adults and children receive the usual matinee prices for all seats.
The Barrier features Lionel Barrymore H B Walthall Normanerry and Marceling Day as principals aboard a whaling vessel chartered by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for intensive ocean cruises. Adapted from Hex Beach's novel There will be box plans an usual. the picture opens Wednesday with a pew picture and tropical setting.
The Palsce matinee offers admission at 6d for canvas chairs and 9d for others with a program including a two part comedy and travel news. A special showing of the naval picture We Were in the Navy Now. tickets available at the theatre office.
Max Bee, famed costume designer, unveils a striking headpiece worn by a leading picture star. The dramatic creation features gold and emerald tones with intricate detailing, hailed as a standout piece in Hollywood fashion.
Gordonvale beat Rovers 2 to 1 as McDermott and Barr opened the scoring and Knpey netted for Gordonvale. Rovers answered with a Wilkie header but Brown denied further chances, while Brown and Gordonvale’s defense held firm to secure the win.
At Norman Park Cairna representatives meet Kanowna in a friendly. Colona picks Tierney Edmund Sperring Boyd P McDermott Southcombe Henderson McDermott Gantt Lyons Clifvord. Reserves: Yanaley R Norris. Kickoff 5.18. Cairn cotoura white.
Mrs M M di Gadd notifies residents that she has taken over the corner premises at Cummins and Campbell for a renovated and painted business. She plans to rename and operate a guest house with reliable meals and scrupulous cleanliness, in a seaside area with steady sea breezes.
An accident on the Kanowna last Saturday night resulted in the death of seaman David Siewart. The planned meeting between the Kanowna and United was postponed to the next visit of the Kanowna.
The match at Eddington featured Gordonvale and Rovers with referee Mr Harris. Both teams showed effort but the contest remained even as players like Maulden and Walsh contributed, while a late Dav wart moment and a disallowed goal affected the scoreline.
A crowded Burpu event saw Fitton and Taylor earn praise by beating the Colonel one up on Saturday. Sunday featured eight players aiming for Warner Cup selection, with Lordan's form standing out while Cairos and Mossman faced stiff competition in June events including the Gilly Cup and District Championships for both ladies and gentlemen.
The Cairns Rifle Club held the second trophy shoot with moderate attendance. Conditions were ideal at HM yards but wind varied at 60 yards. Scores featured Hollingsworth Currie and Robertson among the top shooters with several in the thirties and a 96 by Hollingsworth Currie noted as the day’s best rifle score. The final tally lists many participants and partial results, with one score omitted from the copy.
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