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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1927

Page

8

UNUSUAL SALE OF FABRICS AND UTENSILS IN MANCHESTER

A local sale features pure linen and cotton cloths, unbleached linens, damasks, borders, and towels. Items include white twill, cotton glass cloths, sateen bed covers, HONEYCOMB quilts, and drapery fabrics. Numerous bale specials announce discounted prices and wide assortments in linen and cotton goods with emphasis on quality and variety.

PURE Osman BALE Creo TA Vlain Elgian Aristo Koni Nive Ales Pues Ancen

Maelin's Birthday Gale 18 Dress Goods Sale Opportunity

Bargain dress fabrics and fabrics by the yard offered at Maelin's sale. Includes assorted plain and patterned lawns, voiles, georgette, and crepe de Chine. Prices quoted in shillings, with selections suitable for summer frocks and undergarments. Strong emphasis on colorful voiles and coastal fabrics.

Maelin Gale Osman Felix Cat Amig Spearman Ain Ted Bie

Unbeatable Silk Bargains in Pure Georgette Fabrics

Advertises a sale of pure silk georgette fabrics in Champagne Cardinal cores beige and other shades. Highlights heavyweight mariette silk in many colors with full dye range, including apricot champagne navy and black. Lists prices 4/3 3/11 and similar, with multiple color options and finishes.

Rte Navy

Entertainments at Tropical Theatre Preview

Tropical Theatre presents a two part bill with Double Bill Wallace Beery Conway Tearle and Allis Terry in The Great Advice a romance of Ruth Jordan set at a Puritanical cabin near Arizona. The second feature follows Simon the Jester with Eugene OBrien and Lillian Rich. A complete circus acts and a musical program headline the evening under Professor Chandler.

Double Bist Bill Wallace Beery Conway Tearle Allis Terry Ruth Jordan Pimnlards Ruth Shorty Stephen Gh Tyre Ghent Ale Stern Clawl-Horst Brigger Simon Frances Marion Eugene O'Brien Lillian Rich Englialman Lol Brandt Howdy Pees Profesor Chandler F On Whittick’s Strand Hotel

Palace Matinee To-day Featuring Wonder Dog Thunder

A noon matinee showcases Wonder Dog Thunder in Wings of the Themé. The program includes a two part western feature, a comedy, and travel segments. Thunder the marvel dog headlines a William Fox feature with a Storm theme.

Wonder Dog Lalaice William Fox Thunder the Lwonder Dog Mberesta

Palace Tonight Show Promises Wallace Beery Star Power

Wallace Beery and Bobs Daniels headline a Palace Theatre program this evening featuring a Wallace Berry pageant and a double feature lineup including Volcano and Those Who Dare. The show promises Beery’s versatile performance and a mix of drama and action as presented by Parament Gparter- produced re story enthkeal.

Palace Theatre Wallace Berry We Theatrera Villiers Ane Wallace Beerye Eery Verna Tiny Rena Rons McConvie Trang Sirande Ianeticn

Palace Next Saturday Night At Theatre

Palace presents a matinee at 2.15 on Saturday with a monster children show and a double star Oll will headline. Midweek nov 16 features a Cairne Choral Society performance with a Paramount screening Greta Nissen. Thursday features Ten Commandments. Seats should be booked at the theatre.

Palace Onceni Weeks Entertainment Seni 1St Slicer Nd Caring Alley Mae Burch Teambers The Cairne Choral Society Paramount Picture

Aquatic Chub Plans Turtle Bay Excursion This Weekend

The Cairns Aquatic Chub announces an excursion to Turtle Bay this Saturday afternoon. Arrangements exist for weekend Bay residents to return Sunday on the Merinda for an extra 1/. Tickets remain available at Sam Favi's Book Arcade and through club members.

Cairns Turtle Bay Bay Merinda Sam Fav@i's

Aristice Vniaht Celebration Plans Aristice Ball

The article notes arrangements for a grand Aristice Ball to mark the event and promises a wonderful success, highlighting the forthcoming celebration and community enthusiasm.

Fragmented notice hints at upcoming sale event

An OCR fragment references an announced arrangement for Friday and a committee’s effort to update proceedings. The text hints at a sale action and related parties but remains unclear on specifics such as names, dates, or locations.

Diggers' Carnival at Abton Aimed for Nov 28

The Diggers' Carnival advertised program outlines a Country Women’s Association charitable event at Abton in the district, featuring stalls and a fundraising effort. It promises to be the most successful carnival yet held in Babinda.

Aabton Mi Hesgive Babinda

United States marriages and divorces rise in 1926 report

Washington November 6 United States vital statistics show 1 12 000 marriages and 1748 divorces in 1926. The increase over 1925 is about 18 per cent for marriages and 5 per cent for divorces. Annulments reach 1825 amid population estimated at 117 036 000 on July 1 1926, up from 115 SRAM in 1925.

Washington Coens United States

Local residents attend Calros Harbor meeting and leave request

Mr J Ladle applied for a two month leave of absence at the Calros Harbor Board meeting. The group included Mr and Mes W Mullavey and several others who recently visited Herbert and stayed near Hides Post Office.

Mes W. Mullavey Miss V Maid Od Moanaman Ule Mesers Paine ,Ashby H. Hunter Captain Turner RB. Heese A. S. Gorton W. Webb Missex Mmatrix Woodward Herbertoe Fat Hides Blowl Calros Harbor J. Ladle Sowth

Scout Concert Delight Ends Evening On A High Note

A Hibernian Hall concert by the Scouts Troop 2nd Hoy Seo was well received with lively items and strong audience applause. R McGregor, H Poulis, J Anderson and others delivered readings and songs while the troupe’s skits and the final chorus and National Anthem drew cheers from the crowd. The event featured solos, comedy sketches, and a tireless supporting cast from local church girl guides and boy scouts.

Wiseotlert Hibernian Hall Hoy Seo R. McGregor H. Poulis Xii. Anderson Konai J. Nenderson Budde Robert Service J. McKennie J. Norcia Mer W. OH John Troop Mckensie Nicholl A. Mekengiv Fouls T. Raddell Scoum BR McGregor J. McGregor M. Burns H. Foulla Favett E. Nicholl J. Winter Whbeaux J. McKenzie Memelope Mia Croker Walter Chalke Henderson Pitcher Policeman Anderson Teaser Mian A. Gi, McKengie Church of England and Presbyterian Church Guites

Misused Titles Cause Confusion in Noble Addresses

A reader laments the misapplication of British noble titles in conversation and letters. The piece cites examples from the London Daily Mail and notes foreigners mispronouncing names, improper use of courtesy titles, and that even esteemed writers err by treating courtesy holders as peers.

Niles Arthins Lambton London Brillia Engely Aterford Elie Celer Elie Celer Then Does Ceeaan England Hon George Sam Lord Gil

The Conversion Loan and Commonwealth Conversion Rules

The secretary to the Federal Treasury Mr Heathershaw notes issues with war loan conversion. Holders often miss maturity if not converting by December 15, losing conversion benefits and interest. Treasury urges holders to examine bonds for eligibility, explaining conversion rates for present bonds or stock, and cash allotments with tax advantages.

Federal Treasury Heathershaw

Local Names and Addresses in an Incomplete Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists names such as CLOUTIER and RANKIN, with titles including ARCHITECT and SURVEYOR. It mentions telephones, addresses, box numbers, and locations like INNISFAIL and ATHERTON, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Wise Mothers Make This Family Cough Prep

A compact facing note highlights cough remedies as a family care tactic. It references practical guidance for parents, emphasizing preventative steps and simple home remedies to protect children from common illnesses.

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