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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1927
Page
6
A fragmented report recalls a Fakir’s stunt at a jungle exposition. It describes a dangerous feat involving a spear, Calcutta origins, and peril from snakes and wildlife, with references to a violent past and hidden dangers within a theater setting.
A fragmented notice describes a matinee event titled Tropical Thaswo Matinee with Ain Tin Tin Fo-Der at 2.38 in Mahe. The piece mentions an audience of adults and children, a short stage performance, and that a number of hooklets were sold with proceeds donated to the Chirte Ambulances Meiwade.
The Paramount feature stars Lofty Flynn in a Western style role, with Reginald Dovey in a dramatic turn and an ensemble cast delivering a backstage comedy. Audiences are invited to reserve seats and enjoy a lively theatrical bill highlighting comic timing and dramatic sequences.
The fragmentary note reports ongoing clashes described as battles with unclear actors and places. It mentions Rs as a participant and hints at repeated encounters. No dates or definitive locations are captured.
A fragmented note cites Richard Dix Lois Wilson Noah Beery and Malcolm Mee in a film production. It mentions a sweeping Monument Withes scene and a special window of viewing, with references to the author Ron De S and a poetic description of beauty.
A garbled aquatics recap notes Denosn Carnival happenings with Heegaita Reus and Renison Sailinn. Winds shifted during the meet causing delays and gaps. Time gaps show two minutes ahead by Mecquvier and Mackay roughly twenty minutes behind.
A partial report from Saturday describes a football scoreline where Towiste and the combined Tone te Howe clashed. Tippett Caveman posted ten, while Tonett 189 led Read 174. Notable: Warner faints 200 and Wootevel Wah, with Marky as No. The afternoon event appeared chaotic before final tallies.
Fragmentary notes describe a sprint or racing event with B Abern as keeper, and contenders Hell Lantree Conigreve and Well. The text hints at a championship, scratched entries, and possibilities of a win, though many details are unclear.
The text appears as a damaged OCR fragment mentioning a company, district, and individuals such as Mr. Wilkie and Norman, with references to past events and parties. The incomplete lines prevent a coherent summary but indicate a local meeting or event involving a pastoral or civic group and a business entity.
Report notes attendees at Kuranda Hotel including M. Driveoll Jares Higton Lyme and Mr Taterstate. Visitors listed include Mrs. Moir and Mr and Mrs raw, with several from the hinterland. The brief records attendees and origins without additional context.
A court notice from Innisfail lists a private matter involving a dental surgeon, a solicitor named Menamee, and parties identified as NOVD HL CLOS TIER and WD Sedauy Diversit DENTAL SURGEON AVE versus WG Private 7 HERTON 11. Further dates or actions are not provided in the readable text.
Cairns edged Lower Tableland in a brisk league cricket clash with key moments from Doyle Tromhy and Gordonvale. Scores highlighted Cairns first innings strong, then Lower Tableland’s reply faltered as Cairns claimed victory with notable bowling figures and fielding, while the narrative notes several chances and near-misses.
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