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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
2
London Fashion Note on Miss Newcombe’s Cape-Wraps
A London fashion note discusses Miss Newcombe wearing a fashionable cape-wrap. The piece, praised for its double garment design with edgestitched semether silks and a flared A line, highlights the top’s fuller cape effect and graceful lines. The actress has recently acquired three new dresses to complement the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miss Newcombe
Dear Rosemary Missive From Mossman Front Street Letters
A fragmented letter from Rosemary in Mossman mentions Deer on October 1 1929 praises weather and grass for horses and cows, and describes a Sunday trip to Mowbray to see a tennis match. She closes with best wishes to the Bairns and cattle and signs off warmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossman
Deer
Mowbray
Vaan
Bairns Circle Offers Birthday Blessings and Motto
The Bairns' Grete and The Bairns' Circle send warm birthday wishes and a festive setting remark. They share mottos like Keep on keeping on and note musical and decorative imagery, expressing cheerful affection and celebratory tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grete
Jersey Lily
Tian ‘Tosuany
Lord of London Mayor Seeks Five Bundle Of Wonga Wings
A fragmented notice mentions a Lord of London, a mayor, Bert Tilse, and a phrase loving Bairn. The readable text hints at a financial or property matter but lacks clear details or dates.
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Jin
Lord of London
Ae Olea
Wonga Wings
Bert Tilse
Gossip and fashions from Brisbane womens circle
A Brisbane letters page notes a week of social happenings with music from Gian and Sol Dewtch performances. It mentions new collar and cuff fashions in cream and pale greens, with Sir styles at stores and salons, plus a family holiday at Coolangatta and a naval move to New Guinea.
Weekend Trip to Townsville Ends in Happy Memories
High School and Ivanhoe teams travelled by rail motor to Townsville for a packed weekend. They toured shops, met the mayor, played hockey with D Parker scoring five of six Swamhoes goals, and danced at a big evening event. The return to Cairns came Sunday evening with plans for a return visit in a few weeks.
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Ivanhoe
Townsville
Camas
Skyline
Great Northern
D. Parker
Swamhoes
Dancin
Cairns
New Dance Hall Opens in Tully Amid Large Attendance
A new dance hall opened in Tully on October 4 drawing a very large crowd. The evening featured a popular orchestra and bright multi coloured decorations. Proceeds from the first night were donated to the Institution. Local figures and guests, including visiting names, were noted in the record of the event.
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