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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1929

Page

6

Tropical Theatre Week Attractions and Palace Screenings

The Tropical Theatre announces Tuesday events with Karl Dane and Geo. K Arthur in a mystery comedy featuring Marceline Day as a sparkly supporting act. A special program plans for Whittick's and the Strand with Wednesday and Saturday features including Lewis Stone in The Life of Helen Troy and a Detectives matinee. Palace Theatre screens include Kawt Bo mad ts World to Minn The Water Hole and the features Norman Kerry Mary Philbin Jack Holt with Abie's Fan and a Technicolor sequence with music and Wagner works.

Lewis Stone Helen Troy Norman Kerry Mary Philbin Schad Wagner

Prime Picture Double Feature At Palace With Secrets Of The Soul

On Princeton University campus the exterior sequences for Varsity starring Buddy Rogers and the special attraction Secrets of the Soul were filmed. Mary Brian and Chester Conklin headline the cast.

Varsity Chartley Buddy) Rogers Paramount Palace Theatre Princeton University Chester Conklin Mary Brian

St Monica's Hosts Jazz and Comedy Night

St Monica's tomorrow hosts a light entertainment evening led by promoter Juliet Breslin. Organizers promise a lively program with dance numbers and jazz performances for a memorable night.

St. Monica’s St. Monica's Juliet Breslin

Gaiety Theatre Opens 1929 Skating Season Tonight

A capacity crowd attended the Gaiety Theatre opening for the 1929 skating season with a noiseless concrete rink. The management apologizes for any inconvenience as patrons are urged to arrive early for tonight’s skating. Ticket office and doors will be ready for a quick entry. In Hibernian Hall last night a program featured Lily Fletcher, Victor Burke, Paul De Rayonne, and a new vaudeville bill with sketch and song numbers. A special matinee is planned and bookings are advised at Pittard and Jack.

Gaiety Theatre Pittard Jack

Townsfolk discuss air on the tableland and names in business history

Mr. W J E Stillman, back from a brief Tableland trip, notes air quality since the rain. He mentions Mr. EC Eden in the School of Arts as noted in Monday's Post, and cites Mr. Menzies of the Innisfail Howard Smith and Co. branch.

W. J. E. Stillman Phican EC. Eden School of Arts Menzies Innisfail Howard Smith and Coy

Government promises and land settlements in Atherton and Brisbane

Government promises focus on soldier settlement terms and land rebates. Minister for Lands cites the Soldier Settlement Revaluation Board report approving transfers, rent rebates, and further advances for settlers. Brisbane action endorses writing off sums and new advances totaling £119,253 in Queensland.

Atherton Peo Wee Ryan M.L.A Iri Erton Ryan G. Hennimgs Mrs. Ryan Brisbane

Weather notes from Innisfail Ingham Townsville and Burdekin region

Weather summaries report cooler temperatures and appreciable changes after recent unsettled conditions. Ingham shows fine air with lingering winter snap, while Burdekin River levels drop noticeably and Inkerman Bridge traffic continues uninterrupted. Brisbane wind line indicates evening schedules proceeding as usual.

Innisfail Ville Wollen Burdekin Inkerman Bride Brisbane

Cairns Classified Notice Mental Health Inquiry Update

Commissioner for Murray and Bennett solicitors present at National Bank Chambers Cairns inform readers of ongoing public notices. The fragmentary text lists dental surgeon Kenneth Ward and Abijah Murean with Joseph Bennett, suggesting legal advertisement activity at Spence Street offices.

Southern Cross search continues over Western Australia

In Wyndham and Perth reports detail Pilot Woods and Pilot Chater retracing routes over Forrest River Drysdale and Derby areas seeking the Southern Cross. No signal of the missing plane from Port George to Walcott is confirmed while native search parties and officials coordinate an expanded inland and coastal reconnaissance along with plans to repair aircraft and resume air and ground searches.

Woods Southern Cross Forrest River Lyne River Drysdale Perth Chater Walcott Telet Port George Dale Crane Thornburn Bluff Cape Bernier Washington George Sisal Max Misson Tom Savith Stoke Port Ice Derby Walcott Port Geerre Tralian Airways Wyndham Brearley Fort Hedland Mey

Canberra's Search Fund Backed by Government Promise

In Sydney April The Chief Civic Commissioner Garlick said the Prime Minister pledged government support if the Citizens South Cross Rescue Fund faced financial trouble for Canberra search operations. The fund surpassed 85000 including 1000 from the State Ministry and 500 to Mr Marcus Olhan. Captain Holden reported a safe landing at Wire Til at 245 pm and near Wondham soon after. Four hundred gallons of fuel awaited Canberra at Wave Hill.

Sydney Garlick Citizens’ Souther Cross Rescue Fund Canberra Marcus Olhan Holden Wire Til Wondham Wave Hill

Unemployed in France Report Reference

The fragment notes unemployment in France with references to April and March figures. It cites a March 0 date and mentions a total across France, but the text is incomplete. The readable elements indicate a statistical note on employment levels within the country.

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