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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
6
An advertisement from Armstrong Ledlie and Stillman Ltd highlights Akubra hats in oyster steel grey brown and other colors. It also promotes navy serge trousers pure wool with hip straps belt loops and turn up bottoms and heavy twin rail railway serge trousers with two front pockets belt loops and permanent turn up bottoms offered at set prices.
An early 20th century advertisement details Bond's Charm Rayon Wear featuring charm pringess sluy s in pink white and black with multiple sizes and prices. Also promotes Charm silk vests bloomers nighties comf ort corselette and non-lacing weapon styled garments with description of fabric, shades and sizing.
The Mareeba Rifle Club held a shooting day with poor conditions due to hard weather and a heavy mirage affecting marks. Reuben Arnold led at 100 yards, with Kandace and Muhidroff close behind, while D Smith topped 600 yards and A E Johneton led at 700 yards. Best day score to Hughes, and Arnold achieved his second Trophy burst. results list key scores across 300, 600, and 700 yards.
Large crowd at Innisfail golf course witnessed the 1028 year championships qualifying rounds under fine weather. Miss N Sherrington led in the ladies 18 hole events, while Macartney and Rudder topped the men’s single stroke and Duncan with Read/Crouch led several handicap categories. Final match play rounds promised a close contest with numerous pairs and mixed events advancing to the championship stage.
In a murky scorecard, Coe. Hoboes vs North Cairns ends with a partial innings note and mixed bowling figures. Key players include Freuden and Donald with late spells, while Woodward and McGrath contribute with notable bowling efforts.
At Balmoral colliery Emerald on April 26 an explosion caused injuries to Horace Abbott and others. The late manager was charged with breach of the Coal Mines Act by misfeasance and fees. Defendant found guilty and fined five pounds with one month imprisonment. The deputy fined for similar Act breach tied to the event.
Fragmentary text shows government attempts to assist the Blair Athol coal trade in Rockhampton. Mentions efforts to place gains at the right center, a port rebate for a central steamer, and city wharves, but details are unclear.
A fragment notes Dewars Whisky featuring a test or tasting labeled with names Pobre Samuel Allee and Soemprete. The readable text suggests a product context without clear event details or dates. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
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