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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
4
An old catalog lists a range of ladies trimmed hats in medium and wide brims with edge binding and ribbon, priced at various shillings. Also featured are fleece lined Petticoats with yoke and scalloped feet, cream ripple flette, red socks, and flannelette nightwear with buttoned neck and Peter Pan collar, all offered at special low prices.
A vintage textile ad highlights satin broche in multiple shades and silk Evylene designs. It promotes loud colors like Salmon and Green with prices per yard and notes fast dyeing and durability.
Ladies silk hose with cotton tops and mock fashion in Sunset and other shades priced at 4/11 Our price 3/11. Girls ribbed art silk hose in Cream Sky Pink Seer priced 3/6 Our price 2/11 per pair. Apron silk neck scarfs with floral designs priced 0/11 Our price 5/6 each.
Mens department offers Kookaburra wool and cotton weather coats at good values. Natural cotton jacky howe singlets and flannel pyjama suits described as well made with winter wear. Prices shown per item range from 9/11 to 19/11 with various sale tags.
A garbled ad fragment lists fabrics and prices including a 20 inch wide cob value at a two thirds price, a 20 inch wide item at two thirds value, a 36 inch drawn thread design described as Afternoon, and a 2 shillings 6 pence per yard offer for soft warm fabric described as ideal for shorting.
For good footwear at moderate prices, shop here. Crepe rubber sole shoes headline offers with several styles priced from 22/6 to 32/6 and slippers at 5/11. Classic women’s and men’s leather options feature in tan and two tone, with multiple price points and marked reductions.
Boxing at Millaa Millaa features several competitive bouts with local fighters delivering solid rounds and fans enjoying the action in a bustling venue.
The finals of the hotel boxing tournament drew a strong crowd at Norris Hall with fights featuring Tiger Paine, Oscar Mear, Les Bailey, and George Davis, while in mining news, reports on tin deposits, ore shoots, and proposed reforms outline value potential and regulatory needs across the district.
The article promotes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and jerystal sugar to treat catarrh and related symptoms. It claims quick improvements like lighter breathing and fading head noises after daily doses, suggesting many ear issues stem from catarrh and can improve with this home treatment.
Priced from £6 upwards or on terms to the purchaser this price includes the fitting of gas connections. The water connections are in
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