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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
11
Vintage ad lists patent court shoes and slippers with varied trims and colors. It highlights sizes from children to adults, including velvet bar house styles and leather options. Text includes brand names and multiple shoe types with pricing hints and color details.
An old catalog-style ad lists men footwear including Oman Calé Quoes Excellenc strine welted soles priced at 22 shillings 6 pence and MLNS Unter Thy Saors frnded ree good value at 19 shillings. It features DARE TAN GO SHOES with Durera sole and CHERRY PATENT SNOES plain or trim priced 27 shillings 6 pence. Also summer white canvas shoes with welted soles priced 25 shillings and patent Oxford shoes 27 shillings 5 pence. A box cast shore style with waterproof toes is 17 shillings 11 pence and 3 glass Oxford shoes extra fitting 27 shillings 5 pence.
Sydney reports race day notes from Rosehill and Melbourne Cup build up. Quickfiver withdrawal raises doubt over Sydney stayers while trainers face veterinary concerns ahead of Hotham Handicap and other events. Race results highlight numerous horses including Armangl and Rosmleigh with close finishes, weights and times noted amid ongoing racing debate.
Melbourne observers note Mrs Beveridge of Melbourne backing a daughter’s achievements as Armenian ties surface in Cup talk. Trainers like J Scobie, odds on Wall be strange to see the Cup field, and veterans such as Lewis ride in past Cups. Betting shows little activity with even odds claimed.
An old mercery ad lists coats, shirts, pajamas, suits, and accessories with prices in shillings and pence. Items include silk coats, tennis shirts, pajama suits, fringe rugs, handkerchief sets, leather belts, gararding trousers, and athletic singlets. Prices range from 1d to 17s 6d, reflecting a broad sale catalog style.
Melbourne racing notes show Phar Lap moving freely at Canfield with an early look at form ahead of the Melbourne Cup. Joony Vale arrived at Flemington and observers note a well-trained appearance. Odds list Phar Lap at 11 to 8 with Teewite Wetmond Nadexn Ballloon King and John Buchan among contenders.
Notices list multiple public tenders and events including erection of a wooden floor at Mountain View Hall, building purchases for Cathole Club Mareeba, and the Douglas Shire road bridge project across Reed’s Creek. Also announced are a dance at Mountain View Hall, McCormick-Detring crawler tracks demo, and a bankruptcy sale by Deputy Public Court Estate.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Box 20 Established 1814 Doodles and Straight Out with trace Garting. References to Price Budinese for all States formed by Brishang Conger appear in the garbled lines. The source is unclear and may be misread.
An Australian cable story recounts Garden's escape after a plane capsized near Dumdum Aerodrome. Heavy rain drenched the craft and damaged wings and tail while passengers trudged two miles to safety. Garden later reunited with Mrs Bruce and planned to continue to Australia, though delays may occur until the aircraft is fit for service.
In a muddled account of boxing scene chatter, mentions of Ruel Sindell Murer Eduar Macfarlane and Colin Clastre. Talks up Townevitty and Leir Hook as hoped draws while detailing weigh ins, sparring partners, and amateur fighters around Remanto and Tableland.
In a fortuitous billiard bout, Phyee wins 7000 while low-stakes plays push totals to 274K. Newman and Marlaniachy post sizable sums, with 70M figures cited. Janie, Cass, Newman, and Macnach appear in the snooker results showing notable scores and positions.
The fragment discusses shifting policy and influence across Heal Germany and New York, noting Amperta Cotereney's role and Meiy's diminishing prominence. It references Browne cof igtion, Gaermatt frais, and rising public unease as smaller interests seek reassurance amid uncertain events.
Fragmentary text references stock exchanges, unemployment figures, and notable figures like Henry Ford and Mr Parker Mi. It loosely suggests revived markets, trade activity, and protective aging awards, but the content is garbled with nonsensical phrases and unreadable names.
A fragmented travel lyric by Elspeth titled Strange Pruth, wandering through Alpine scenes and Venice silhouettes. The text evokes misty rivers, arno reflections, and distant balconies as a reflective mood piece.
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