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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1928
Page
6
Readable fragments advertise a bargain week at Mazlins featuring coloured voile and crepe fabrics in champagne grey and other shades. Items include silk remnants, striped crepe, and various yard lengths with bold discount prices, aiming to clear stock with vivid fabric choices.
Local ad promotes bed sheets including ENBEEACHED SHEETING and OSMAN SHEETING at cut prices for a limited week. Shoppers urged to buy yard goods at a great value as stock is cleared with dramatic discounts.
A vintage storefront ad listing discount prices on men s trousers gabardine and drill, white and cream options, wool gabardine, and touring shirts and suits. Also advertised are tourist shirts, pajamas, shoes, boots, and slippers with reduced sale prices and stock descriptions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions The One Womens of IZ reels and First National. War scenes described as photographed at mma camp and references to Rickard, Fox Uni, and Mutue Torday. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
A garbled report describes a December 1 double event in Cairns featuring the Cairns Railway Band and a De Luxe carnival on the esplanade. It promises a lineup of sports and attractions, with street closures and a busy weekend schedule at the front and west ends.
Fragmentary text describes pressure on a sugar mill project linked to a royal commission. Mentions Dr Karl, the Liverpool Creche, and regional delays tied to a central cabinet or commission decision.
Mayor AN Collins praised the delegates and the society’s aims to boost welfare and youth development. Speakers from M.U.L.O. and local business urged collaboration, noting exports and regional potential while stressing civic duty and future growth for the North Queensland community.
Readable text fragments describe a dated local scene with mentions of people and places. The piece hints at a community event or action but lacks coherent details or a clear outcome to report.
A fragmented note describes an Odd Fellows welcome in Town and Country with references to a visit, a ceremony, and various attendees. The legible elements hint at a community gathering and homeward prayers, but details are unclear due to poor OCR quality.
Fragmentary notes describe Archdeacon conduct and divine service at the Rectory in Tully with mentions of Reverend Marria, Cardwell, and Brisbane travel. A narrative of local Anglican duties and a brief reference to a resident returning home after a holiday.
An enthusiastic monthly meeting of the Queensland Edmonton branch of the Country Women's Association discussed the association's object and home spare. Mrs Down and Mrs Downetta presented items, Mrs McManne led the session, and Mesdames Axelson and Butter attended. The group agreed to hold meetings on the third Friday of each month.
Fire at Millaa Millaa destroyed a residence and its contents after spreading to an adjoining building. Mr and Mrs Murthy narrowly escaped with their lives as firefighters battled the blaze in cold conditions this morning.
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