Christmas Bargain Ledger of Ladies and Mens Shoes and Goods
A dated odd lot of textiles and footwear lists many items with prices in shillings. Includes Girls colored tuscans with plaited crinoline, pure silk hose with lace and V heel options, children's floral handles, fancy Xylonite powder boxes, Charmosan face powder, men's white cotton singlets, striped Fuji tourist shirts, heavyweight working shirts, large colored Turkish towels, colored curtain net in rose and golden brown, white extra seamless lace designs, linen dowlas, ladies champagne and black patent shoes, lace sandals, and auto pedic shoes. Prices range from a few d to several shillings.
Some Very Special Grocery Bargains
Readable parts note special grocery bargains with items like tomato to sauce and Smyington's Coffee Essence. Source appears as a fragment from a postal box advertisement. Entities include Post Office Box 282.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symington
Post Office
Bush fires devastate Gulf region amid dry thunderstorms
November 4 reports describe the worst bush fires seen by veteran settlers on the Gilbert and Gulf country. Thousands of square miles burned, two homesteads narrowly escaped, Vanrock station burned, cattlemen await early rains. Dry thunderstorms sparked many fires, lightning not the sole cause, yet fires clear cattle tick from the range and may aid future seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanrock
Sanderson
Angli
Gulf
Gulf Country
Peninsular
Cardwell Wins Big In Local Cricket Match At Cardwell
Cardwell defeated Mercantiles by 109 on first innings amid strong play from Allan Colleton who top scored with 117 including three sixes and eleven fours. Cardwell's J Hubinger and Linklater, plus Cliff Fitton and F Young, starred in bowling as Mercantiles were bowled out for 99 in their first innings. Cardwell lead the points tally with five, while Pelogs and Mercantiles each held two points with Waratahs on zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardwell
Tally Mercantiles
Feluga
J. J. Ss. Walsh
Allan Coletog
Allan Colleton
John Hubinger
Wln
Anthony
Linklater
Cliff Fitton
F. Young
J. Burnett
Mercantiles
Pat Bram Steele
J. Woods
Pelogs
Malanda and East Barron Struck by Heat and Water Shortage
Townsfolk report intense heat and dust with smoke from Mt Quinkan. Bananas scorched, water scarce as residents buy river water with pumps and tanks. Malanda plans rain-fed relief and notes growing population requires better water provision. Band carnival on the 16th seeks funding and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Barron
Mt. Quinkan
Johnstone
Syre
Malanda
Mareeba Igeres School of Arts Monthly Meeting
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mareeba Igeres School of Arts was held on a Wednesday evening with members present including Messrs Raff and Asthar. A discussion favored continuing balls, with a Sunday gathering planned for the 10th where the Yungaburra Club would invite Atherton Club members, expenditure noted at 1/8/9 leaving a growing credit. Personal items mention Mrs Palmer of Cooktown visiting, Mrs W Eakin holidaying with sister, and Mr Swanson visiting from Reardonsale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP McCarthy
Mra Mareeba School of Arts
Sullivan
Mesars
Pat
Miss Bolton
S. D. Raff
Asthar
Yungaburra Club
Atherton Club
Mareeba Social Brews Euchre and Dance Amid Heat
A large crowd gathered at St George's for a euchre and dance night to raise funds for the parish hall. Despite a 100 degree day and threats of rain, players enjoyed ten euchre games with nine tables, prizes won by Mrs F O Beirne and others, and refreshments served by the Ladies' Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Muhldorff
F. O'Beirne
Mur
MN Davidson
Acid Dyspeptics Now Eat as They Please
An advertisement promotes Salix Magnesia as a quick antacid remedy for excess stomach acid and painful indigestion. It argues that digestents like pepsin are useless or harmful and claims instant relief within five minutes, endorsed by doctors and chemists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rio Rita Fuji
Pretty Soral Designs
Hades
Buffalo Head
Fancy Palm Beach
Nial
S.W
Cream and Naturelle
Gilbert River News
Prom A Correspo
J. Habiegen Hamilton
A. MacLean
A. Colleton
Filion
Macras
J. Colleton
H. Steele
Reeves
Hubinger
J. Coleton
B. ‘Steele
A. Hubinger
J. Hubinger
F. Simmonds
Sundries
Steele
H. Er
Donald
Hamilton
Stpd
MacLean
J. Croghan
H. Carter
Jenkins
Malanda General News
P_ English
Gazette
Amd
Rose Marie
meleWaees
Mrs. A. Tweed
Singees
Flea
Gents
Atherton
S& D. Raff
J. P. McCarthy O'Sullivan
J. A. Bravery
Mareeba Igeres
School OF
Abrsi
Mareeba Matters
Euchre and Dance Social
Miskanie
Hda Am
Trufood
Queensland
Webster & CO. Ltd
Brisbane
Maryborough
Rockhampton
Townsville
EMS
the Gas Supply Coy. Ltd
Cairns
Show Room
Aplin Street
Orns, Pri al Co, Ltd
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