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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
8
Two Queensland farmers from Gordonvale and Cairns report strong satisfaction with the Holt Caterpillar tractor. They praise ease of use in small spaces, test results, and overall value, and recommend the tractor to other farmers.
Community group notes that tees for a teen event can be supplied by any member. The message urges participation and outlines a plan to collect or provide the garments through volunteer efforts. It emphasizes inclusive involvement and local support.
Palace Te-Migit presents Held By the Law a melodramatic court tale starring Kriseilla Wun Lon Chaney and Johnnie Walker. Directed by Edward Laemmle the film follows a murder, a death row confession and a sensational courtroom twist as friends race to save the condemned man. Also shows The One Star and International News with Palace orchestra accompaniment.
Allan Dwan stages a Fox screen adaptation of Belasco's The Music Master with Philip Klein writing the scenario and Alex H. Francis portraying the title role. The piece recalls Warfield’s 1904 stage triumph and the 1908 revival, while set in old New York with period backdrops and costumes. Seats are available without extra charge.
A special musical programme directed by Professor Chandler is announced with box plans at Whittick's and Strand. The Cairne Choral and Churchstral Society requests full attendance at Ondefelkows Hall Friday at eight. The feet concert is scheduled for early May, with a social and other arrangements to follow.
An aquatic hall event organized by the Associaton Isceiad aims to entertain attendees and raise funds for an outdoor girls sport facility. Arrangements emphasize comfort and thoroughness, hoping for strong public patronage to support the project.
Welday night opens the skating season at the Hiberntian Halle with C. H. Pilatiaged from Briddane directing a show on skates. Acts include the awarding dance the H Fling Trish fly Sailors Hoen Kursian dance and the Charleston waltz two step plus acrobatics and high jumping. Expert skaters will attend for learners and patrons are promised a good time.
The Cairns Hockey Association hosts a fundraising evening at Aquatic Hall with novelty dances music and country dances and prizes. Syncopaters will perform and retro outfits will be worn as six clubs support the sporting season. Miss E Lyons is the secretary inviting all to attend.
Members of the Starr Kowkett Society are reminded that the drawing takes place tomorrow night at the social hall. Those wishing to vote must arrange a ballot marble today or tomorrow to participate.
London April 10 news confirms writer Stanley Weyman has died in London. Born in Lass in 88, he gained fame as a historical novelist with numerous works on history. Weyman’s career began in law before turning to literature, leaving a legacy of historical thrillers.
London April 10 reports a settlement nearly reached between plants and the Commonwealth for the sale of the Commonwealth ships and that Mr Bruce will soon announce the matter.
Melbourne April 10 A youth driving a car that struck pedestrian Robert Frederick Sharman fled the scene as his wife sustained severe injuries. Police allege a quick exit then return to the owner. Ivan Bland 21, a carpenter, was charged with feloniously slain Sharman at the City Watchhouse.
Mr and Mrs A L Aucher and children came back to Cairn yesterday by the hrungal from weeks in Southern States. Mr and Mrs E A Atherton have returned to Abbott-street. Mr Nosworthy left by yesterday's mail for a business visit to Brisbane. Greg Lofts and sister Phyllis, residents of Meleod street, have been admitted to the university. Enid Thomas of the Mah is mentioned. Mrs HF Melaughlin has returned to Cairn after an extended holiday in the south.
Angus Cameron Blind was fined and imprisoned for four days with costs for falsely claiming to Mr Cummings that he was a married man living with his wife and collecting sustenance payments for February to March 27. Police inquiries showed he lived apart from his wife and had sold property before arriving in Cairns.
Formal application for a hotel license at Silkwood was presented at the Licensing Court in Innisfail today before Mr Aitkin Licensing Magistrate. A provisional certificate had been granted earlier and the application was adjourned to await further building details at Silkwood.
Melbourne police report a gang of forgers active on Sydney and Melbourne racecourses during the Easter holidays passed coins at ten Melbourne venues, securing nearly full face value. Detectives seek a man and a woman believed linked to the gang.
Estate H 8 Williams Ltd announces a meeting at Beattie’s Picture Palace on 1 April 1928. The Golden Fire Brigade Board seeks a Chief and invites community quarters at Colne Hospital for Old Time Dances and related social events in Gov 1. April.
Fragmentary notice mentions names Kenneth L Dent and McMullan related to a telephone affair or private matter. Insufficient context for full details but indicates a private or personal filing involving these individuals.
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