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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1925
Page
6
A dense OCR page lists solicitors, dentists, and surveyors in Cairns Atherton Innisfail and surrounding towns along with theatre notices for Cairns Tropical Theatre shows and upcoming performances It also references clubs fundraising and a variety of professional names and addresses from the area.
London reports the General Council of the Tre tox Union Congress declined to intervene in the men’s strike. Seventeen trade unions were invited to participate, but seven refused. Seamen on strike rejected offers from owners to resume duty, with renewed talks unconfirmed before the expiry of a previous truce. Shipping circles note the Durban and Capetown disturbances influence potential wage outcomes and crew decisions, while a volunteer crew plan surfaces in Capetown.
A partial clipping notes an upcoming Sunday evening concert featuring a Belect ensemble with various singers assisted by Maud, a ceremonial bow by Carns Al Vast Maud, and the orchestral Hoos to be conducted by a local baton.
A collision in Riga on September 23 involving a shipping or military convoy killed several people and injured many more. Reuters reports indicate a high casualty count with rescue operations ongoing.
A worker at Newcastle's Rylanta wire winder suffered a severed arm injury while operating the continuous press wire drawer. The incident involved Dyaney Sey, aged 19, who became caught in the machine and lost his arm above the elbow.
In Septembers assembly debate focused on extending the Super Land Tax to cover the close of the financial year ending 40. Proponents argued it would reenable the tax amid wartime costs while opponents called it unfair and a tax on workers. The discussion touched on taxpayer burdens, state versus federal taxation, and impacts on industry and public works.
Fragmentary notice reports Colonel Amery planning a visit to Australia and Geneva amid parliamentary discussions. It notes early trips, possible reaffirmation of policies, and Australia’s stance on travel and constitutional questions.
Report of riots in Tehran with protests and street clashes. Readers note chaotic demonstrations and scattered violence amid ongoing turmoil and security responses.
A Melbourne dispatch reports clergy comments on Australia’s war debt and the war loan as a safe investment. The text quotes Bishop W Blue Smith praising the Commonwealth’s heroic effort and urging support for conversion and redemption of war bonds.
A narrative discusses a husband’s grievance in a marriage case highlighting English law principles. It notes deception before marriage and possible breach of warranty claims by parents, with arguments about consent, parental connivance, and the outcomes if the wife’s true character had been known.
A long OCR fragment discusses a new fuel called New Power Kerobene from Vacuum Oil Company aimed at tractors and farm engines. It touts improved efficiency, suitability for kerosene-like terms, and extensive testing results across laboratories. The piece cites industrial adoption in Australia and New Zealand markets and claims superior performance and economy for farm use.
Kellys advertises substantial savings for Friday and Saturday with value priced lines and reliable goods. The promotion highlights cash savings and encourages shopper attention to the advertised specials.
Listing of men’s singlets with cotton wool blends in sizes 34 to 42 inches. Offers include White Cotton Net and English Made singlets with prices ranging from 2 shillings 11p to 5 shillings 9p. Includes heavy weight and natural cotton options with various lengths.
A list of various shirt styles with special sale notes across multiple dates. Items include striped de luge tourist shirts plain luge shirts Met’s heavy white self striped tennis shirts Harvard shirts khalil two pocket shirts and working shirts with stated sale specials.
A dated listing presents various mens trousers including blue dungaree, khaki drill and corded khaki styles. Special prices appear with measurements like 4/11 and 14/11, along with gabardine and twist trousers and cuffed bottoms.
The advertisement lists several men’s pajama suits in striped and various styles with specials including 19/6, 11/0, 8/6, 10/6 to 7/11. It also promotes Best Indiana half hose at 2/1 and Rick cashmere ribbed hose at 2/11.
A vintage sale list features men’s box calf derby boots with self cats and welted soles, box hide derby boots in black toecaps, sewn soles with special prices, alongside men’s oxford shoes, box calf options, and sewn sole slippers. Includes date 1976 and assorted special prices.
Readable fragments describe a shoe sale featuring patent leather and white canvas items. Mentions include bar shoes with sewn soles, sandals, and various specials like 47/6 and 29/6. Some phrases reference ladies and maids footwear with Cuban heels and Velcro soles.
A fragment mentions teal and grey colour variations for felt hats, with notes on edge cutting, sizes 2 48th and 2 3 8, and a special price. Names include Greey Fawn Mid Grey and references to 27/6 and 34/6.
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