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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
6
A garbled page notes characters in Hinetail and Tounmontin, mentions mail transit delays and local social chatter. It lists several professionals in Atherton Cairns and surrounding towns including solicitors dentists and a motor repair shop with contact lines.
The Palace presents a high class bill headlined by The Painted Flapper a modern cabaret style star vehicle with Pantine Garon as lead The show features a two act fantasia and an accompanying programme including comedy and a topical sketch The troupe promises a polished orchestra and a busy schedule with opening dates to follow at St Andrews Fair and other venues
The Cairns Tropical Theatre announces a big four production with Selzniek as the star and Jack Mekford as the male lead. Frank Cordow and James Cruse are credited authors with Noemiy Shearer as leading lady. A North China Tibet setting features a dramatic plot and a comedy subplot alongside a launch trip from Cairns offering morning and afternoon sailings. Tickets available at Sam Favell’s Abbott Street.
The Arbitration Court met at the Board of Trade in Pirisbane on October 27. Members were sworn in and will be prepared to attend to plan business. Mr. W. N. Gillies offered time for a chat on matters, while discussions touched on vacancies and upcoming sessions for local trade concerns.
In a dramatic event the British entry Broads Corian established a new record for a transcontinental race. The craft completed the 199 mile course at speed, with Dooley, Corti, and Treklers among notable competitors as the plane faced rough conditions and pontoon difficulties during the third leg.
Morperton reports a devastating blaze causing severe injuries and destruction. Eyewitnesses describe flames engulfing an interior, collapsing furniture, and a necklace found among the rubble as investigators secure the scene and begin public safety inquiries.
A display highlights new shirts for golf tennis cricket and daily business wear. Emphasis on material quality perfect cut and finish with strong value and personal inspection invited.
Listing of men shirts including golf and tennis shirts with collars and pockets. Various fabrics such as silk and satin in multiple colors and patterns with prices ranging from 12/ to 21/ each. Ambiguous spellings and typos obscure some items but indicate new season de luxe golf shirts and sportswear.
Summer sleepwear notes describe men's and boys pyjamas with poplin tissus, smart stripes, and multiple sizes. Garments promise comfort and durability for repeated washing without fading or losing shape.
Seasonable goods priced for summer include Morley Flying Wheel British white gauze singlets with ventilated arm sections at 370 each and other gauze singlets in 8/11 and 6/11 sizes. Cotton cellular singlets and brown tattinggan singlets available with varied waist measurements. Drawers and under-pants in multiple waist sizes plus bath suits and new American surf costumes offered in several colors and sizes.
An ad promises Stetson hats in Fawn, Grey and Mauve with fur felt and sleek shapes. It touts added dignity to the wearer and targets discerning gentlemen. Hats priced at $5. Warscie Fur Felt Hats offered at two dollars an item.
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