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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

7

Movieland fashion clash as Sydney cinema builds loom

In Movieland a fashion clash rises between Sydney cinema builders and shops as Un Theatres Ltd brings nearly £6000 of unique dress fabrics for stage use at the Capitol Theatre. The fabrics include paria feather cloth and veloura to be converted into stage finery, with designers in Sydney seeking color and cloth choices for curtains and backgrounds.

Sydney Elim Paria UN Theatres Ltd Capitol Theatre Scenia Mia Sydney

Insurers Cover Jolson as The Jazz Singer Work Goes On

Warner Bros insures Al Jolson for 100000 pounds during filming of The Jazz Singer. Mutual Life Insurance of New York arranged the policy and distributed it to major firms. The article notes other stage risks including a pianist hand injury and a dancer insured for leg exposure during a musical revue.

Warner Bros al. Jolson Jolson Mutual Life Insurane Company of New York Mergen Ig Pot Jonf Hoffmann

Busy Studio Drives Warner Brow Picture Production

Practically every dock and crew at Warner Brow studio is active as six production units move toward new shoots. Al Jolson stars in The Jazz Singer with May McAvoy while other projects including A Ballad of Sweetheart and The Silver Brave unfold with Loulie Paventa Chile Cook and Rin Tin Tin in development under Ross Lederman.

Warner Brow Brest Eamerna Forer Ta Jaze Singer Jolson May McAvoy Blue Tion O Thowaed Brotherton Legion Stadium Toa Angelica Jootion Eens Chie Hound Hogan Shard Bacot Loulie Paventa Chile Cook

Waterside Trouble Sparks Union Criticism in Sydney

A statement from Joint Summits in Sydney accuses the Waterside Workers Federation of using a single issue to derail general award compliance. The note cites repeated breaches, use of stopwork meetings, and tactics to slow loading and unloading, with shipowners insisting on lawful, efficient operations and warning that durable penalties may follow. The report highlights conflicts over cargo handling, internal rules, and use of labor to press for favorable conditions.

Bydaoay Sydney Waterside Workers Federation Faptaut Justice Beshy Befors Dasira Goslow Yary Fadarut Mhupsn Federation Ovargon Ona Toore Polios Yeese Wee Baga Public Works Dept Union Board of Reference Thameno Ita

The New Capitol Atmosphere Theatre Planned in Sydney

The Capitol Theatre in Sydney aims to recreate an outdoor ambience inside a 15 000 square feet area. Two large houses inspired design, with 2 600 lights to simulate sun and moon movements, all crafted by Australian professionals.

Manymarket Sydney America

From Alley to White Way A Quartette Inks Features

Monte Riu Patsy Ruth Miller Hoy Del Ruth and Darcyl Proncis Fane announce two new Master Pictures features Cogan's Ales and Wolf's Clothing with Del Ruth directing and the four stars billed as featured. Shirley Mason and Viold Dumaynes also set for The Wreck while Hills of Kentucky stars Rin Tin Tin Jr and others. Dolores Oosbeligy returns to Hollywood for The College Widow with Michael Curtis directing for Master Pictures.

Monte Riu Patsy Ruth Miller Hoy del Ruth Darcyl Proncis Fane Cogan Master Pictures del Ruth Monte Patsy Jenda Arther Romera Roche New York Warner Bros Kentucky Releaue Graham Baker Dorothy Yost Howar Brotherton Jason Robards Dorothy Dwan Tom Bantschi Billy Kent Mekaefer Nanette Rin-Tin-Tin Jr Warner Studio San Francisco Dolores Oosbeligy Hollywood Plano George Ade Michael Curtis

Rexona Rapid Heal Ointment hailed for home use

Rexona is praised as a universal home remedy in Australia, claimed to rapidly heal skin eruptions, rashes, burns, eczema, piles and everyday injuries. Ad copy touts its soothing cooling effects and high necessity status with small and large sizes widely available.

Australia

Fuji Silk Yard Sale Prices From Al Knockout

Local ad notes genuine Fuji silk offered by Al Knockout with 6 yards of solid quality fabric. Sold at rare value about 4 percent of yard price, highlighting quick sale and durable material.

McWhirters Bhitise Fuji Patos

Official Refuses Overtime Load After Five P.M.

Report notes an official barred workers from continuing to load Fronten meat after 5 pm. The men were willing to stay an extra hour to finish, but were prevented. The account states workers were pressured and declined the request.

Waterside Strike Settled in Brisbane

The Waterside strike has been settled in Brisbane on Wednesday at 216 p.m., ending labor disruptions.

Brisbane

Bowling Notes Show Weekend Play Amid Heat and Tight Races

The green stayed usable despite heat as regular bowling devotees contested in several matches. Kelly led a 25 19 victory over Stabler and Payne with strong ends, while Tebury Exay edged Suell 22 18 in a hard fought game. Tebury and Exay impressed, Ezzy and Kelly exchanged wins, and Greenhalgh rallied late in a 25 all draw. The singles championship looms as members vow the title is theirs.

Gardiner Dawson Houller Kelly V. O. Payne Greenhalgh V. Kezy Tidbury Coomb-Ellis Suell Carroll Boelnok Tebury Exay Surerell Ezzy Huish Teasdale Bouller Gulging V. Carroll Stabler Davies Michael

Ladias Fels Slippers Sold By Arks Chrome Noles

Mauris ars advertises Ladias Fels slippers in chrome noles selling now. All sizes available at what appears to be a value of two six per pair.

Mauris Ars

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