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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1930
Page
10
A jumble of Palace Theatre entertainments and notices appears with partial lines. The text references a Tonight program and various acts, a murder mention, and scattered stage cues, names, and locations, all in a noisy OCR fragment.
A bustling afternoon program at the Gaiety Theatre features melodrama and song with notable performers and audience enthusiasm. Tickets and future shows are teased as community members await the next curtain rise.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Narva Shes at a place called the Tropical with unclear context. Names and details are unreadable, limiting precise summary or entities.
Critic notes performance in Her Own Desire marks a shift to a modern confident leading woman. The Metro Goldwyn Mayer style production offers dramatic action and romance with scenes ranging from drawing rooms to clubs. supporting shorts include Mickey the Morse cartoon When the Cats Away and Our Gang. Local events announce dances and concerts at venues like Queenland Association hall and Westminster Hall, with plans and tickets advertised.
An advertisement describes a complex investment and insurance offer with terms and dates, referencing Queens and New York districts. It mentions underwrite companies and applicants required to view details, implying a staged show piece with melodic gems and a sales focus.
Tableland business history shows Buchan Pastoral Agencies liquidating in Matands Mina Vita area. The operation plans to continue under the name Eacham Pastoral Agencies with new address details and official notice to be sent to the appropriate authorities.
The Cairns Hospitals board held a meeting last night where Ritine stated she served in a position and Mr ROC Phomiey and Mr FE Vesnax were present. A caretaker role or stature was noted as part of the proceedings.
The Ladies Entertainment Committee at the Cairns Bowling Club hosts an outing for Victorian tourists on Monday afternoon at 2 30. Members wives and friends are invited to attend and those bringing cars should notify the committee with their parking capacity. The group departs the Club House at 8 pm. Wives assisting will provide afternoon tea for visitors.
A Cairns Rowing Club dance aboard the TSS Canberra drew many members and guests. Guests complimented the decor, music by Jolie Breslin’s orchestra, and the hospitality of hosts Mr and Mrs Pittard. The event featured a grand supper, decorated promenade deck and multiple helpers ensuring smooth proceedings.
A general meeting of members at Lonistadt branch will be held at Slape's Hall on Saturday at 1 pm. Important matters will be discussed and reported to Congress.
The annual general meeting will be held at the Chairman's office Monday at 7.4 pm. Business includes the chairman's and auditor's report and balance sheet for the year ended June 30, plus election of management committees for the ensuing year.
Numerous reports claim Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery quickly relieves colds and coughs. The medicine, priced at 1/9 and 5/-, is promoted as effective, with many users reporting rapid relief.
Bargain sale of travelling rugs with bold pricing and model numbers. Readable lines mention different rug sizes and daily discounts aimed at shoppers.
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