Diamond Rings Special Offer and Soldier Discount
Advertisement notes finest diamonds and workmanship with special ring cards and quotations. Offers 20 percent discount to all returned soldiers and invites orders by mail.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
4
Advertisement notes finest diamonds and workmanship with special ring cards and quotations. Offers 20 percent discount to all returned soldiers and invites orders by mail.
Fragmentary listing of lace shoes patent shoes court shoes and ladies items plus men's boots oxford boots and welted sole derby styles. Mentions colors blue tan and black with buckles, sizes 18/8 and references to sturdy everyday wear. Indicates call for purchases or inquiries about specific boot styles.
A garbled page from Mayers Ltd in Essex lists prices around 408 and 406 pounds for Hudson Ford vehicles. The text includes distorted product references and erroneous branding claims, reflecting a chaotic catalog entry with unclear model details.
Fragmentary OCR notes record cattle sale details in Brisbane at MacTangar's with figures around nineteen per hundred and related pricing terms. Names and exact figures are garbled. core reference notes a sale event in Brisbane with cattle pricing.
The Post page for September 14, 1922 features a quotation: Keep your spirits bright and ride life with a bridle of humor. The snippet invites readers to start the day with a light, sharp line.
Vessels Kuranda and Cantera leave Sydney for Cairns and Port Douglas with calls at southern ports. Townite Worinda and Talywan arrivals noted, Kanowna to Cairns Saturday via ports. Queensland Lines advertises cargo-led London to Cairns sailings with load at Ruddlesborough and Avonmouth if cargo sufficient.
Fragmentary editorial exposes accusations of gag rules and proxy voting in the government caucus. It argues intolerance in the Trades Hall faction and criticizes factional control over legislative debate, urging free expression and opposition to dictatorial tactics within Australia’s political system.
Fragmentary OCR provides scattered metal price quotes and terms. The readable items include figures and dates for various metals, with references to December and month names, but most data is garbled and requires verification before use. The text shows currency-like values and codes but lacks complete descriptions.
A fragmentary report discusses cane production economics in the Cairns district. It notes sugar crop output, farmer applications, and projected returns per cot, with figures like 42,200,000 and 11,868,000 mentioned amid references to land and local tonnage figures.
The text discusses strong opposition to a policy, accusing it of extravagance and job losses, noting more than half the electors disagree. It mentions upcoming events at Strand Hotel and Harbor Board meetings, with reports expected from Norman Cossare and other notices about public meetings and tenders.
The article describes a benefit event held by the Caling Aquatic Chub with euchre prizes and a ladies committee presenting music. It notes a dance and entertainment at the race grounds on Saturday with novelty events, including a famous jump by the Light Overland Car, and local picture companies presenting a show program for children.
A visit to Roots shows low prices on men's boots and hats. Boots include Terby block toe at 26 pair and Derby styles at 25 and 27/6 pair, with calf Derby and wallaby hats priced around 25 and 27/6. Quality labeled Bavine Der boots at 27/6.
A garbled 1923 meeting record discusses canvassers and a decision on extending or abandoning a retention plan. It mentions a Monday deadline and a vote on business support, with unclear names and dates.
An OCR readable note mentions miners from Scotland traveling to Kuranda on Tuesday with a plan to inspect a large shipment of English cricket bate colored for their trade. It references the Merrivea cargo and a German ship, with historical ties to 1915 and figures of 10,000 noted.
Report from Herberton to Mount Molloy details a motor journey continuing through the day. The piece notes decent road conditions and accessibility for Nash County readers and announces a new humorous miniscence series by Toby C in the Northern Herald.
A Tarvali School event featured young performers led by Mrs. McGill delivering a lively display at Malase. The junior troupe, aided by piano and violin, impressed despite limited rehearsal time and lack of programmes. Adults did not match the children's energy, though the evening offered “Cinderella” and other numbers with strong singing and stage presence.
Report covers Edward Connolly and John Steeman applying for a twelve‑member special jury in a high profile case. The Crown argues no substantial prejudice to a common jury exists from Premier speeches, while defense claims parliamentary remarks threaten an impartial trial. Proceedings were reserved and set for Friday.
A garbled report by Daily Mail social correspondent Jeanie Spray discusses Austria's supposed economic collapse and the rise of a claimed millionaires' class. It describes inflated estimates, wartime fear, and social consequences for workers, factory owners, and rural traders amid a period of upheaval.
A Northern Herald plan announces a new diary feature titled A North Queensland Rambler's Diary. The diary promises lively notes on travel and local life with a strong focus on the North Queensland region.
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