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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
6
Manchester department highlights discounted damask cloths and fabrics from ACB and related suppliers. Items include bordered damask cloths, pillow cases, bed linens, cotton fillings, and various special price offers per yard or per piece, with colors and widths specified.
MEN S DEPARTMENT Item list includes Fibre attache cases steel body size 14 special price 2/2 2/6 Each and leather like Vulcamiged cases size zin with 2 English locks priced 21 22 3 6 Each Also quality fibre suitcases with eight corners two locks sizes 1n 2n 6n 16 6 Each and children s fibre lunches cases sizes kerin gin win din 12in Special price 10d 1 8 4 1 8 Women s cream flannelette nights and children s vests under special price lines Fancy wool cardigans suede gloves black chubby umbrellas and belts etc show room sales with ACE special prices. Stock emphasizes variety of women and children apparel and luggage with marked discounts.
At a meeting of about 220 growers chaired by J B R Crouch the Atherton Maize Board discussed reducing carting and shelling charges. Proposals included shelling at a central site and farm delivery, with mixed support and calls for a referendum and a follow up meeting.
At Home Hill on May 24 the Home Hill A M and L Society met in the Memorial School of Arts with a large attendance. The chairman spoke of the death of founding member E Busey and the former treasurer, a letter of condolence to Mrs Bussey was moved and carried with members standing in silence.
The meeting considered levying a charge on all vehicles not owned by members on show day and rescinding free entry for donors of £1 1s or more. The chairman and secretary spoke on duties, a request to resign was discussed, and a street fete was proposed for funds to support upcoming expenses.
Fragmentary note urges caution about large partners, implying restraint and observation over commitment. No clear individuals or organizations identified.
Edward Bussey, long time Ravenswood and Home Hill merchant, dies suddenly while visiting a pharmacy. Born in Docking, England in 1862, he built a career across Ravenswood and South Townville before settling in Home Hill. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and Show Society, leaving a widow, two sons Ernest and William, two daughters Manel and Barbara, eight grandchildren, and several siblings. The funeral was conducted at Home Hill Church of England and attended by many.
On Friday evening the Bartle Frere young men visited the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward for a pleasant night of conversation dancing and socialising. A travelling toilette case was presented to the couple by bachelors with thanks and a prompt remark from Mr. Edward. The visit included a note about Shire Council plans for road and bridge work on the O N Bank estate and improved through road to Innisfail.
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