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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1924
Page
6
A fragment suggests Bonnington’s Irish Moss is agreeable to the palate and may aid sleep, ease coughs, feverishness, and phlegm. The piece references Mrs Curie of Hamble and mentions local names Boyd Cloutier, L A Miller, Shields Street Cairns, and a few other officials or solicitors in Innisfail and Mosman with scattered contact hints.
The Queensland Forest Service reports ongoing reafforestation in the Tableland area. It notes nursery operations with about 80,000 seedlings prepared over several months, plans for 200 acres to be fenced, and attention to weed and timber recovery. The department aims to establish markets for scrub timber and develop local fiber resources, with staff including forest rangers and survey officers.
Public curators profit report appears garbled with missing dates and names. The fragment references a 1086 figure and Department operations but lacks coherent context or clear entities to identify a definitive event or outcome. The readable content suggests an official financial or operational report but is too incomplete to specify specifics.
A fragmented notice reviews recent acts including Benny, Froguy the dreamer, and Effiott Doster with Helen Jerome Eddy in a charity program. It mentions supporting shows from Neway Gazettes and World’s News plus Palace Theatre week end adverts, advertising two big features and a forthcoming Victor arrival.
An advertisement proclaims a breakthrough remedy suitable for men women and Chilean readers, touting speedy action against cold symptoms. It emphasizes ready availability and cautions about protection against coughs and ailments, urging purchases from Sheltons Hew Discovery stores and local outlets.
The fragment describes annual publication sections including provincial and foreign topics, trade headings in four languages, and references to manufacturers and dealers in London. It mentions agencies, advertisements, and a dissolvable notice with an unclear date, focusing on commerce and trade dissemination.
A Cairns affair centers on alleged theft of funds with defendant Norman Mighell for the defence. Police record a telephone tip from Goondi Mill. The court weighs charge validity, evasion risk, and identity, noting no clear proof the money vanished or the accused fled. Bail set at £40 plus two bonds of £20 each.
Cardwell Sep 20. Banyan progress reports from Mount Tyson area show new buildings, track laying, and earthworks advancing. Mills and farms prepare for cane season. employment steady as shipments increase. Railway and postal services under discussion and residents demand improved telegraph facilities.
The commission announces an inquiry into meatwork and market practices with a tour of inspection planned at the state station. General manager Mr. Bary is to oversee the operation, with hearings slated before the end of November.
Disjointed report describes a Baltic wave disaster and Soviet Georgian clashes. References severed supply lines, attacks and retreats with heavy casualties. Georgian populations in occupied districts face shootings. Mentions referendum and milk pool politics in Brisbane with government stance on legislation.
Charley Arnel faced Cairns Police Court on a charge of false pretences involving a September 3 cheque dishonor at the Queensland National Bank in Babinda. Constable Ridge testified the accused denied an arrangement with Arwell, with the proceedings noting a £50 surety.
A sale at Kellys draws daily crowds with magnitudes of bargains. Customers spread the word, boosting daily business as the event continues, inviting more shoppers to partake before it ends.
Readable portions show a historic catalog of male apparel with reduced prices on trousers and shirts. Items include Bedford Corde trousers with belts, hardwearing cotton tweed pants, Barb Wire and plain grey Hovard shirts, Thintle kaki and Galatea shirts, tennis shirts, and lightweight pyjamas in various discounted prices.
Readable sale list shows discounts on men's singlets and underwear items. Prices slide from 4/6 to 1/11 for Fleete Lined Singlets and from 2/11 to 2/8 for Unbleached Cotton Singlets. Other items include White Net Singers, Natural Cotton Siowlets, Black Cashmere Halt Mya and Mose, and French Braces with belts in assorted colors.
Readable items show boys wear on sale including white mercorised tennis shirts in several sizes, striped oxford shirts, black sateen working shirts, flannelette pajamas, striped cotton tweed knickers for ages 1 to 13, and men’s felt hats with various shades offered at reduced prices.
Footwear sale lists men and boys styles with varied features and prices. Items include leather welted boots, waterproof lined options, and kid derby boots offered at reduced and midrange prices.
Sadine Palhat Arkie Strap Shoes in black cellulose Luban Herl at 42/1. Lady black Yatent Bar Shoes, cellulose Berl, seven styles at 18/6. Pairaol Ladies Black Suede Wear Shoes at 14/0. Hun Call Aticle Sligg Stuer travel Calas heels at 11 76. Wallaby 2 Hem Lattice Stivvs Wathet Cioba heel. Bove Aida Shoes sewn sites at 11/0 per pair. Glace 1 Bar Nurse Shows at 12/6 per pair.
Advertisement notes Bond's Silk Ankle Hose with seam at the tert in black white and odd detax silk options. Includes 2/0 air, Patt and Grey shades, and 2/6 per pair cotton black and white hose.
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