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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1928
Page
6
A letter from Gordonvale and Cairns merchants commends a Delner pillar Tractor bought from the company. They report high satisfaction, noting the machine’s reliability, ease of use on farms, and its value for work on sugar programs in Fiji.
A Tropicale Wheatee program tonight includes an Australian Kangaroo boxer act and a feature by First National called Soeeher that delivers a message on women’s equality. The program promises entertainment with social aim, not a lecture, and a box office at Whittick's.
Vie chiwhls stars program promises one of the finest and most expensive acts before a sunset studio. Fred Raymonde billed as Australia’s most versatile artist will perform a Vaudeville Set and showcase Oriental scenes. A master picture feature The Social Highwayman, Dorothy Devore Montaguy Lowe and Jol Patrick also appear. A monster matinee at Palace Theatre lists Gary Cooper’s The Last Outlaw as headliner with The Collegians Strings of Steel and other attractions.
Buck Jones stars in Whispering Sage at the Palace Tonight with Natalie Joyce as Mercedes. The film features Basque country scenery, a tale of revenge, romance, and frontier action, supported by Universal drama Strings of Steel and a two part comedy.
An old advertisement promotes a colon cleansing method called Coloseptic, claimed to remove waste, toxins, and germs from the colon. It promises gentle bowel stimulation and cleansing washes, offered by Fremont Natural Products Ltd. via mail order from Box 2819N GPO Sean.
A local Easter Sunday gathering under Cairns Presbyterian oversight featured Caras Ambulance Brigade participation and visiting service personnel. The program was presented by local talent with proceeds aiding community efforts. attendees enjoyed a varied program.
The Trocadero Orchestra led by Copators gains praise for a dynamic Brisbane debut and a versatile lineup. Billy Lewis the trumpet star and Teddy Reeves, Brisbane’s premier pianist, headline a troupe with a mixed classical and popular style. The group plans to stay in Australia and expand engagements.
The Commercial Travellers announce a adults ball on Friday May 25 and a children's ball on Saturday May 20 at Aquatic Hall. They aim to light the venue with electric illumination for stalls and displays, with a Royal Queen and Miss Kit MeWy drawing prices. Tickets are 1 shilling 0 pence, 40 tickets per lock. A meeting next Tuesday will form committees to raise funds for the queens and entertainments, with volunteers invited to contact Miss Mekihinney or a committee member.
Mrs Herne known as La Belle conducts a School of Dancing at the Gaiety near Sacrday. Pupils are asked to bring rompers and aloes for the 2 pm start on Saturday afternoon. Classes run with all kinds of dancing and moderate charges. Watch for the pantomime date. Phone contact available.
A large attendance watched a Saturday show featuring Lonely Maury with Beas Love as the opener and Down the Stretch with Marion Nixon as the second feature. The program included The Collegians, a serial about college life, plus an International News Review. The Hill-Rees Muir Orchestra performed and Velie Fist pianist provided music.
The CWA Gordonvale Branch hosts an Afternoon Tea on Wednesday at the Blue Bird Cafe Gordonvale to honour Mrs Blackwell who departs next Monday for Vaneda. A large attendance is expected as the social event looks set for success.
The Starr Bowkett Society advertises a Friday ballet with a 300 pound prize drawn by a lucky member. Original shares sold out but a few infested shares remain for new members. Mr Northage will answer inquiries about the society. Books close at 5 pm on drawing day.
Classified notice listing sale items including freshwater acres with 4 permits and a deposit of 41000, Green Hills acres at 42 pieces of 100 tone valued 27500, Wright's Creek deposits for 120 acres and 91 acres cane. Ambiguous terms and misspellings remain but indicate a land and crop sale with deposits and acreage details.
Miss Panny Robinson and Mulgrave Hunter visit Townsville while Mr and Mrs Norman Mighell travel to Gardonvale to see relatives. A.M. Lanyon family return from Kuranda and Master Par Landy recovers at sea en route to Melbourne then Brisbane. Martin McRae out of hospital after a Goldborough mine explosion. he plans to resume mining. Innisfail solicitor trainee passes first division exam as local correspondent reports.
Rosemary reports a fashion tea event by Hela ness Limited featuring a nuanced display of rich red and hydrangea blue frocks. Mannequins showcased bridal, afternoon, and evening wear with distinctive hats, accessories, and sparkling jewelry. Live music from Mia Wilesmith and Professa Petrobelli enhanced the afternoon, with compliments to floral stage decor by Dymock Menzies and Considine. The event continues today with more views of the collection. Cairns Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at St Andrew’s Hall at 2 o’clock. All are invited.
A compact snippet lists Cairns based contacts including Abbott Cairns phone 505, Murray and Bennet solicitors, Elijah Murray Notary Public, Joseph Bennett Commissioner for Papua, and O'Brien consultant credentials from Penn and Toronto universities among others. The fragment reflects a professional directory style with multiple firms and offices.
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