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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1928
Page
6
A chaotic shop ad lists discounted textiles and household items including damasks flannels linens towels and blinds. It highlights sale prices across fabrics such as creamed Madras colored muslin and floral damask with numerous figures like 1/44 and 2/0 indicating daily prices. The piece reads as a dense newspaper storefront promotion for a Manchester store.
Fragments show food items and prices with garbled spellings. Mentions Apricot Cunayion Be Mase Wes Sky various color names and a reference to a price per yard and a 3/11 yard Ballc price. Content is fragmented and unclear about context or source.
The report highlights Cairns and Resoniane among the standout players on tour with the New Zealand team. Names like Shinai, Metall, Rochtichi, and Kelly appear among the lineup as tensions rise over early results.
The report describes a windy, unsettled Sunday with a pinch of summer heat and scattered clouds. Observers report poor visibility at the shooting range and a tight schedule of events with varied wind conditions throughout the day.
The article mentions Abeetha Noreline as a swimming champion setting a world record with MW metres in AIAG. It references teams and times including 238 metres, 235.00, and 7 VN Twlve Hunde metres, with names such as Tes Chaehon Hayto and Piquini.
In a weather-affected meet, Seyemo wins the 200 metres freestyle with a strong finish. Opponents Hoast Gheensland and Charlton Lah Garten also posted fast times as printers faced financial strain from the bad weather.
Australian women press ahead with a triumphant tour through Europe. The report notes performances and travel, with mentions of Miss Wills and others, detailing mixed results and ongoing events in England and Africa as part of a broader athletic engagement.
Reports from Brisbane on September 2 describe the semi final round of the Brisbane League with Keen interest in matchups involving Kughy, Wetchee, and Ratardus. Results show University near Grimennes beating Carine 2 to 1 under late pressure while other fixtures set paths to the premiership.
The Queensland decathlon championship concluded with Kalasian athlete taking the title and setting a strong pace. Noting previous holder, the event showcased competitive results across all decathlon disciplines amid the national meet.
In a series of matches results came in from early fixtures with Wales and others securing victories. The day featured competitive play and decisive scores as teams challenged for early season momentum.
A transport laden report traces a party traveling from Port Moresby to Cairns and Sydney, with stops at Mount Hagen and Morobe. The group plans a southern States tour for several months, visiting Mans and residences before returning to Queensland.
Weather outlook shows sun and clouds with scattered showers expected through the week. Temperatures remain mild as spring air returns, with brief rain chances in the afternoons across regions.
Fragmented report on a Tully monthly meeting with mentions of officers Triggs and Cain, secretary and assistant secretary, Beatherstme and Be Better Favret, and rental issues discussed. The text references a court or legal matter, a secretary, and a possible postponement or continuation of a decision. final details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A report on the proposed carnival notes progress and concerns over safety and timing. Officials discuss fireworks restrictions, volunteer coordination, and community support as preparations continue.
Suva reports the steamer Temstathrom Lal, laden with sugar, sprung a leak while en route to the Levetion and Hott Sty. The incident occurred on Monday near Suva with no further details on damage or casualties.
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