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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1922
Page
11
A lively programme showcases a dramatic piece about a pair of lovers and a bold pursuit. Olive Froch stars as the leading woman with a supporting comedy and expressive Gazutter providing contrast. The show blends beauty and intensity in a touring company setting.
A garbled collage summarizes film history items and personalities, mentioning Cairne Pictures, Toaigie The via picture, and a cast including Med Kanes Kimbatl and Will Comp ton. It references a eras of Fatty eighties, a murder plot, and a Veiled Mystery, plus a Metro film and English production, all warped by OCR errors.
Lytton's Theatre, under manager Philip Lytton, has scheduled a new dramatic production for Saturday the 19th. The performance, described as a renowned and fashionable piece, promises a notable wall of entertainment and excitement for the metropolitan stage.
A touring medley and comedy show titled Merry Madcap will be staged at Kerston’s Proerman touring playhouse for 2000 patrons. Proceeds from the first performance go to Cairns Tents Fund and local charities. the event features a large cast, songs, and dances with notable performers listed, including Mrs ALE, Ather ton, Musee N Ryan, and Lorna Wright among others.
The Turf Club announces today’s annual race meeting at Gardenvale expected to attract visitors from Cairne and nearby centers. Special arrangements are made for visitor convenience and accommodation for horses at the rest of owners.
The notice says Brhans Reciup and Aresnger tents are forward for a meeting at Hehana on Saturday September 2. The programme includes eleven events for various horses aimed at the meeting's success. Nominations close on Saturday September 26.
August 11 saw a crowded exhibition with Payne's Noy feet, Sundown, Sundown and Sky Racket posting notable performances. Mount of Baha and Douglas claimed wins in key events while several attempts to set new records by Radium and Sundown fell short.
A chaotic summary notes a crowded Noenfan Park where Townsville clinched victory by 10 points to 0 amid record attendance. Officials welcomed the team as the event proceeded despite unclear details and disrupted phrases from the source text.
Kis Orn minor juniors to meet Gordonvale juniors with team: Taylor Peirce Kinly M Winkworth Craw fort E Jomain Shang Trace Savas Bilcock Flungero Win worth McCauthy emerg Whitman T Johnson fy Tomsons Cabs depart Keble's shop 8 am Sunday. Mareete locals selected for match against trane men including Shimmin Trowghton Curminnia Murch Woghes Smyth Paly Finn Fro apt Canelly Foreman Hamilton Greece Copeland Dayan ill. Ambulance fundraiser proceeds. Line umpire J Ashe Laurie referee R McParlane. Lance officer Dayan ill.
In this issue a boxing notice refers to Snowie Lanken facing Fat Reg Francis of Innisial for a part of 425 ab and ALE leit. The report notes a challenge event and lists participants in a concise public notice format.
The Cairo Motor Boat Club held its monthly meeting on Thursday August 10 with sixteen members present. Motions covered jetty and landing permissions, upcoming club events, trophy schedules, nominations closing August 20, and plans for a ladies race bracelet while noting financial participation by female members.
In a heated session the Senate and House clash over sugar pricing data and government transparency. Ministers face calls for full balance sheets and a Public Accounts Committee review while MPs demand accountability on CSR shares and past statements.
Debates accuse ministers of misleading costs as talks on freight, refinery charges, and a 30/8 per ton levy unfold. McWilliams accuses Rodgers of ignorance or theft while sugar price contrasts with the United States reveal cheaper world prices. Officials concede no turn accounts, relying on company data, with 1918 knowledge noting sugar could rise to 150 shillings per ton.
Vancouver reports say the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Enginemen prepared to strike if crews face endangerment, with executive committees to investigate. Elsewhere soft mining resumes as major rail operators in New York and Cleveland inch toward negotiated openings, signaling possible return to work if bargaining holds.
Fragmented report cites Brishares Rockhampton loan and remarks by Connell and Reyntanone. The Premier outlines wartime strategy and discusses potential recovery of resources for “construction and new projects.”
A government notice explains recent readjustments to crown lessees income tax, detailing adjustments on past assessments and refunds. The Premier announced that certain deductions will be allowed and refunds issued within twelve months of payment, with emphasis on immediate eligibility for refunds to lessees and related concessions.
A damaged OCR item reports on a new bacon company forming in Atherton and Melreday, appointing a secretary and planning a factory at Marcela with large-scale water supply and inspection arrangements. The piece mentions the Martin Water Authority and private water supply.
A August 11 record notes that the Trimary Tradugera Association amended the Lowslhinan charter to require Country Members in both Houses to vote solidly for the political platform and to support measures aligned with the general policy. The executive and country conference proviso allowed guidance on votes, with ministers and coalition dynamics cited as factors. Several proposals to break the coalition were withdrawn.
Fragmentary OCR text lists directors and entities including James Milne and Grey Tent, with references to offices in Brisbane Melbourne and Sydney. The garbled lines mention the Revere Fund and various Australian locations, suggesting a corporate or administrative notice without clear actions or dates.
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