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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
8
An odd fragmentary narrative describes a veiled figure seen near a bridge by night. The scene blends dreamlike imagery of stars and eyes with a mysterious procession of sisters and a veiled presence, ending with distant mentions of towns and unseen observers.
A bold program at Cairns Tropical Theatre features a Western drama focused on Frank and Muriel with tense romance and pursuit. The scene includes a mix of crime, danger, and moral confrontation, anchored by performances from Francis McDonald and Mary Whitfield, with a mix of comedy and intrigue and a policy urging parental guidance. Tickets are on sale at the theatre booking offices with prices listed for Dress Circle and Reserved seats.
A film notice describing Fox Pictures latest screen version of a Broadway romance. Janet Gaynor and Richwel Walling headline a young couple with strong supporting turns by Atkins, Lloyd, and Tempe. The review praises cast performances and notes Croerye Rein and Ciladys McConnel in key roles with director Iring Cummings.
A famous writer headlines the program with Prisoners of the Storm by House Peters, a tale of a miner framed for murder pursued by the Northwest Mounted Force. Also featured are Ledty Flynn in Sir Lumber wk and Steve Donoghue with Carlyle Mackwell in A Stolen Favourite. Damaged Goods transferred to Tuesday, praised for its fearless moral theme and dramatic finish.
The Barcaldine victory is hailed with pageone banners in the Western Champion and widespread town celebrations. Reported fanfare includes crowd throngs, victory speeches by Eric Frauenfelder, and a record attendance as the town revels in the premiership win and the team’s standout performances by Smith and Thompson.
Football charity round final pits Feathers against Brothers in a prestige clash. Both teams enter with strong form as the season nears its end, with undented Ivanthers and confident Brothers eager to boost support for the Ambulance Service and related causes.
The Cairns League reports the Northern tour cancelled after a Barcaldine telegram, leaving Crowley Cup fixtures in doubt. With a near end to the Cairns season and pending visits by Viewinsville and Innisfail Penants, league officials await clarity on dates and arrangements from N ORL and clubs as meetings address the disrupted schedule.
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles including Mighell Lee Bryce and Van deleur, Misfail F L OBrien, Toronto University radiography, AMP buildings, Cairns, and references to dental surgeons Atherton and David J Wald. Resulting text reads like a jumble of credentials, institutions, and contact hints without a coherent narrative.
Fragmented report lists Gallagher Hoallane Anderson Lees and others with messy names. Mentions Ivanhoe Citadel Sunday and emergencies, cancelling North to South Queensland travel. Notes Chinese Soccer team defeated Townsville, mentions Cairns and September 4th with garbled details and unclear events.
The readable fragment presents a question about a name or event likely tied to a local context. It mentions a Wednesday express service and asks who is involved, inviting clarification of identities and details within a historical newspaper item.
A compressed price list shows children's felt slippers with ankle straps and navy red brown or rose colors, girls patent bar shoes with collarette, ladies patent court shoes with leather trim, silk hose in several shades, and various sizes and prices. Prices include 2 shillings 6p to 22 shillings 6p for different items.
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