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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

6

Palace Theatre Tonight Shows Brilliant All Round Programme

A lively Palace Theatre program features Lorna Lance Verna and Leslie with smart dialogue and a strong band. Mendelssohn selections and a range of acts drew a warm reception. The series continues with theatricals including The City That Was Wild and The Sign of Power.

Palace Theatre Lorna Lance Verna Leslie Piejwantimine Jace I Life Ingpivatin Mendelssohn Orehead Thomas Mouhan Namie

Day Tour of Cairns District Vaudeville Attraction

Tomorrow night marks the final appearance of a famed Australian juvenile vaudeville act featuring Lance Jonna Ferne Baby Leslie. The family group, four brothers and a sister born near Sydney, has toured major theatres across Australia before a planned work’s tour overseas.

Cairns Clairns Lance Jonna Ferne Baby Leslie Australia Sydney

Tropical Theatre Mystery Drama at The Tropic Potatoe Room

The piece previews a mystery drama set at a seaside venue with a detective guiding a nocturnal plot. The narrative features a climactic confrontation, a staged play within the tale, and hints at a noir atmosphere with a shadowy cast and a complex motive.

Gaiety Theatre Night Offers Frock Reshaper Show

Fragmented OCR text lists a theater program at the Gaiety Theatre with acts titled Veritas and Amamet Wi. It mentions a Saturday show and a fashion or clothing-themed number. readable details are limited but indicate a diverse bill.

Veritas Amamet Wacor-Ehon Saririlay Ternig Hurtin

Bargain Hose and Beads Sale

Colourful cotton hose in Moonlight Apricot Champagne shades offered at bargain price. Strong black cotton hose at reduced rate. Large assortment of coloured jug beads newly opened, also at bargain price. String assortment available.

The Seasons Latest Silks and Dress Goods Sale

Fabrics featured include pure silk Fuji with pencil stripe suited for shirts and waists, heavyweight black mariette, ivory and black bargain silks, cream sky rose shades, shifting stripe patterns, plain cotton voile in multiple colors, and striped British fuqoi with washing features. Lingerie and lawn fabrics accompany the selection in plain shades.

Unbeatable Manchester Bargains for Home Textiles

Bargain prices on white towels and kitchen towels, 56 inch calico, flannelettes, and striped osmanette fabric. Includes 40 white towels, 31 inch striped osmanette, and 36 inch nursery flannelette offers with low yard prices.

Florin Afternoon and Evening Arrangements Noted

Florin hosts an event in the Florin AlternGon and Ever be held at Mre Be ot oR resilience Sheridan de Borre Ww. Afternoon features guessage competitions and bridge while evening includes a nude driving contest for ladies and a trimming competition for gentlemen. Proceeds aid the CWA with Seaside Honw Pune and Mrs Kollwagen and Mrs J McMahon as joint convenors welcoming all attendees.

Sheridan de Borre Aleo Danemp CWA Pune Kollwagen J. McMahon

Philip Lytton Cey Presents The Gite at Hibernian Hall

Philip Lytton Cey starred at Hibernian Hall in a three act drama The Gite with standing’s Hilton scenes and a strong cast led by Archibald Torrington Jones and Margery Clinton. The show featured songs sketches and a humorous tone plus a planned repeat performance and future dates at Calder’s Theatres and Garrionvale with no booking fee.

Philip Lytton Mr. Lyton Hibernian Wall-street Heidge Wiley Avene New York Simmer Archibald Torrington Jones Peter Laver Margery Clinton Kepalog Mitear Diack Calder Atherton Marecha Garrionvale Oddfellows Innisfail Wath

The Quaker Girl at Babinda Stage Show

On Tuesday night at Babinda Meatties hall the sensational musical play The Quaker Girl will be staged by local amateurs. The show is in aid of the Babinda hospital and follows the previous success of The Torcalor staged by the same troupe.

Linke Jack Moxie Arelyin Kirtley Seehies Spreurtingg News Babinda Meattie Torcalor Focal

Canberra Euchre Night at the Aquatic Hotel

Tonight in Canberra a euchre and dance party hosted by the crew of the Wanberra sails from the SS line. Prizes are posted for euchre and fancy costumes. Crew members will wear towel costumes throughout the event.

Cairns Social Cyclone of Visitors and Local Bits

A Cairns roundup spotlights Port Douglas visitors en route to Hughenden and Cairns figures including Greek journalist Palyvies Leckos and Reginald McAllister. Other locals Reginald Towers, T. McMains, C Barrett, Christy Petersen, Sendy McKean, William Kiely and Miss Harris mingle with hotel life and community notes.

Richard Beck Port Douglas Cairn Hughenden Meele Athens Palyvies Leckos Europe Cairns George Coming Catena Leckes the Post Pacalr Reginald McAllister Towers Charters Mes RK. T. McMains Townsville Canberra C. Barrett Low Island Caiis Melbourne Barrett Christy Petersen Mossman Camis Leflore Petersen Aloomba Sendy Mcfean

Mareeba Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Departures

Miss G Barden of Hughenden left after a fortnights visit with Mr and Mrs T Robinson. Mr Moller won this week. Mr A Collins arrived to take duties at the National Bank. K O Leary of National Mark left for a Brisbane holiday. Miss Bateman returned to England after guesting with Mr and Mrs Lucas Hughes. Mrs HH Gadd and party planned a south holiday. Miss Rooney of Mt Mulligan State School vacationing locally. Mr and Mrs W Creaghe returned from Cardenvale. Owen from Gordenvale were guests of Mr and Mrs Wilson. Mr J McGechon visited from the Tableland.

G. Barden Hughenden T. Robinson Mise ‘Thomas Moller Mire W. Creaghe Ceardenvale Lovtisfatl Owen Gordenvale Wilson Reine J. McGechon Tableland

Dwyer Falls to Duffy in North Queensland heavyweight bout

In the Gaiety Theatre a 15 round world heavyweight style bout saw Jiny Kolane Dwyer and Dwyer contest the North Queensland title. The referee Don Sullivan oversaw the match which ended with Duffy declared the winner after a tough final phase. Preliminaries included Jones versus Coote and Chic Ryan versus Maxwell.

Les Delly North Queensland Jiny Kolane Dwyer Daly Dwyer Don Sullivan Jones Coote Chic Ryan Undertone Pai Maxwell Maxwells Olwicits Tig Gjuntmes Maswell Moore Keerby Holt Sawyer Duffy Dufy Datty Linver Daveer Dwver Ltt Netter Beter Aid Dolly Chonley Dwever Dweer Dwyers

New Discovery Year boosts relief for coughs and colds

The advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a fast remedy for winter coughs and colds. It claims the line has seen a “tremendous row” of relief and encourages people to try the remedy for quick results, noting a one ounce and large size bottle available widely.

Cairns Race Lawn Draws Large Ladies Attendance

Large crowd of ladies attended a race meeting at Waree on Saturday afternoon. Observers noted stylish frocks, bright hats, and noted attendees including Mrs. W. A. Collins Mayoress and many others from Gordonvale to Brisbane. The Cairns Cup winner was adorned by Mrs. A. M. Largan as host committee, with The Hle Bird tea room providing refreshments and the Railway Band adding to the afternoon.

Waree Pennuie Brillwin W. A. Collins A. S. Swan A. L Nevins Erin Fob. Wright Gordonvale Mas Smith J. Bennett C. Fanter Tel A. E. Abel Lordan Earl M. Anderson Olley Birch Mra Trathen Tome TL Clarke Downey Lily Levine Highleigh Hoskins Melbourne Mary Trvine Madeline Wright Brisbane K. Harris Gargett Arishamy A. M Largan Atrne Jockey Clubs Woree Arcenery Granta

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