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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
6
An aged colonial notice records a dispute over estate administration involving private secretary Sonn Tene and various local lawyers and solicitors in Cairns. It lists firms such as Lilley, Ghose and Liane, with references to Lake Street and Shields Street offices, plus medical and dental practitioners and other professionals.
A noisy mix of names, ads, and notices on Lake Street lists forwarding agents, carriers, furniture remivals, selling and repair services, and street vendors. The clutter mentions phone numbers, shop signs, and various trades including upholstery, laundry, furniture, picture framing, and household goods, reflecting a bustling street market scene.
A lively Paramount program at the Palace features Sal of the Tenements adapted from the Neve, with Godfrey Tearle and Sidney Olcott credited as producers. The second feature The Swan stars Menjou and Francer Howard in a courtly intrigue with Princess and royal alliances. A strong musical program by Wi maith’s orchestra closes a full evening of entertainment.
The Cairne Tropical Theatre presents a melodramatic story about Cornelia, Eve, and Lewis with deceit, romance, and jealousy across apartments and confrontations. A separate segment reviews The Red School House and other attractions at the theatre, including a comedy and a science feature, plus a noted benefit concert and dance. The article notes upcoming shows and the Hill Progress Association’s planned events for the 20th, urging continued patronage.
A Tuesday night at Troviral Camret featured a lively card table with about eight shillings spent on Noor beverages. Winners included Miss Manning and Grindley with Mr Unekwatrh and Alex Murphy assisting as MC. trophies were awarded by Mr Cees pa Trophies and Mr Sam Favell amid a cafe crowd.
A community notice announces a forthcoming dance event at the table lounge chairs venue. It mentions Salat tae eae th eae and a dance will be held, with plans to introduce latest novelty dances and a measure of added entertainment for attendees.
Fragmented OCR preserves a ceremonial welcome addressed to the Governor from Cairns boys, expressing loyalty and sympathy. It includes mentions of education, King’s Part, and a hopeful view of Australia becoming a British nation with future schooling and welfare.
Brisbane reports a Want of Confidence motion notice given by Mr Moore in the Welative Assembly. The business paper was shelved under other business and the Government business orders, effectively delaying the motion for the remainder of the session as described in late afternoon notes.
Report notes a popular Victorian resident promoting a “crystal rapid” scalp remedy that allegedly cures baldness. The piece questions the product’s efficacy, warnings of financial risk, and suspicious endorsements while describing widespread belief and trickery surrounding the treatment.
Reports describe a high altitude aerial trapeze experiment at 4900 feet with startling maneuvers. Despite a fall and rope failure, the pilot and acrobat landed safely as experts deem the trial a success and plan a repeat of the test.
Funeral held yesterday for Edward Juki Mardon of Ettott Vu idnem & Lid. Large circle of friends attended the ceremony at Tom elo and the cortege proceeded to the cemetery for graveside rites. Pallbearers included Morseley, Sir ait, W. Morseley ft, and others. many neighbors and relatives paid tribute to the deceased.
Brief obituary notice states the death of Mrs. Mahon wife of Peter Mahon of Levistail. Swirls of misread text indicate ceremonial details and family references, with confirmation of the event and its local significance for the Mahon household.
A breach of promise case heard in Sydney resulted in a verdict and damages fixed at 42.000 after a retirement period cited in the proceedings. The court addressed the obligations and potential remedies, with the decision reflecting the parties involved in the civil action.
A fragmented health column offers home remedies and soaps like Mexona and Rexews Soap for skin and body care. It promotes cleaning twice daily with farm materials and emphasizes gentle cleansing to improve the skin. The text reflects outdated, informal guidance and scattered product mentions.
Ladley Bleck Sueite showcases one bar and specialty shoes for ladies, including kid leather options and slingback styles. Special prices appear for various models with buckles, heel types, and comfort features, plus felt slippers in multiple colors and baby Cuban heels. Royalty prices are listed as well as unusually low and high price points.
Fragments describe several men footwear items including box calf derby boots with welted soles and leather backs, a chrome tip cossack, and various described features such as calf lining and leather finishes, all labeled as specials in a terse catalog style.
Textile listing shows a range of men’s trousers in dark grey cotton twist cotton tweed gabardine drill and tweed varieties. Prices include 12/6 10/6 7/11 11/6 and 1/6 with hip pockets cuff bottoms and special value notes across several fabric styles.
Readable fragments list various tourist and deluxe shirt styles for men with collar matches and specials. Items include cambrie tourist shirts, deluxe tourist shirts, tennis shirts in white stripes, navy and khaki flannel shirts, and heavy working shirts with modest sale prices and collars.
Advertising item lists various men s undergarments and pyjama sets with special prices for cotton singlets white and mix of materials including gauze and crepe. Includes sizes such as 36in and 40in with prices from 3/6 to 12/6 and notes on English creations and lightweight styles.
Portable luggage items include two British rock fiber cases with metal handles and corner blocks, priced around 10 shillings and 6 pence. Additional entries show a lunch case labeled Minch and various small consignments with prices and initials, plus a mock corner attache set with two safety locks and a main address reference.
Advertisement notes dark grey bombey tweed knickers and twist knickers with special prices 2 shillings for 0? 9/8 6/13 and 8/11. Includes mentions of different knicker styles and sale terms in period tone.
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