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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1928
Page
6
Secretaries and others are urged to note that unless Frees are properly reserved on the plan they remain in the hands of the Eker or possibly another steward. Any member can provide a report of such entertainment.
Palace screens the first Paramount Fred Thompson picture "Poon Janes" about Jesse James life. The film covers Civil War history and postwar years across the Mississippi Valley with anecdotes from James family and the outlaw's era.
The Palace presents a large double bill with The Substitute a camerawork drama featuring Joe Novak and the universal work Painting the Town with Teran Ruth Miller and Whitmore. A two part comedy and a world wonders feature plus a special Siddon Death Traps are included. The full Palace Concert Orchestra provides the finale as the programme runs tonight.
Those who missed the earlier magic show will get another chance at The Quaker Girl or Paree presented tomorrow night by the same cast and staging. Tickets and seating are available at the theatre box office with standard admission rates.
Milton Sills stars as Hryeo Car inant in a romance set in Cabiteania with a pioneer liberation theme. Kyne’s tale features Miss Riel in a pivotal role and a cast including Cardigan and Professor Chandler. Shows at Cayen Whittick and Strnad Hotel.
Local listings announce Charlie Chaplin stars in The Circus at Tropical Theatre. The program highlights roars of lions acrobats and elephants with Chaplin performing his classic comedy on the big screen.
Mazlins promotes a wide range of men’s Oxford shoes and boots with inducement prices. Products include patent, tan calf, crepe, brogue, and Nigger Oxford styles, plus working boots and military boots, all offered at reduced rates with guaranteed fit and wear.
Adlay and Chaplin comedy The Circus screens at Tropical Theatre. The wandering lad Charlie Chaplin stars with leading lady Merry Kennerly in a light hearted sequence of adventures and mischief. The show begins Monday at 10 o clock in the morning.
Aug 29 Cairns Aquatic Club holds trophy presentation and social at the Aquatic Hall. Mrs Wilesmith’s Jubilee Orchestra will provide music while games and first class prizes are promised. Refreshments will be served as guests enjoy a decorative display of trophies on view at Mesars Martin's Lid.
Lovers of old time dancing urged to attend a strictly old time event at the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday. The program features quadrilles lancers and cotillions with the Band and Band's Orchestra providing the music for an evening of traditional entertainment.
A Saturday concert by the Second Company Girl Guides St Andrew's Juvenile Choir and Kinder-Hurten delighted attendees at St Andrew's Hall. The program included recitations, songs, and sketches featuring many young performers and guides led by Miss J McKenzie and Miss Armstrong.
Tenders invited for dumping rights and bridge construction by local councils and companies. Exhibitions from Marcela Joinery Works feature local timber. A grand dinner dance is planned at Malanda Hotel on September 1. AGMs for Dahinda School of Arts and No 2 Starr Bowkett Society set for August 27. A Picture Benefit for Gordonvale Ambulance to be held at Sutcliffe’s Theatre on August 11.
A fragmentary diary recounts an Australian delegation visit featuring a banquet hosted by J. Webb with guests including Mr. Axwell and Sir Granville and Lady Kyrte. Attendees praised the orchestra, decorations, and supper while dancing and singing marked the farewell ball that night.
One hundred members of the Marrods delegation visited the Harrands store in Edinburgh on May 25 1928. Sir Woodman Burbidge and company directors hosted a lunch and highlighted the provision department and Ear wire products. Sir Woodman acknowledged rising Australian Overseas trade and aiming to increase its share.
A delegation toured Shoolbreds' stores on Totten ham court road and stayed as guests of the Board of Directors. I A Rest noted trade difficulties and urged cautious action against overexpansion while warning against loss of key industries. Speakers from Australia stressed working men’s opportunity and the need for steady development back home.
Large crowd gathers at the Guildhall as the Lord Mayor and Deputy greet Sir Charles Bathe and Lady Bathe. Officials discuss empire ties, Australia relations, and plans to mix sport and business on the September cricket tour.
A brief ad claims Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery stops colds and banishes fever by taking a few doses at onset. It says continue for a day or two after the attack seems over to soothe the nasal membrane and reduce risk of a second cold. Obtainable everywhere.
Mise 1 and Alice Huckley visit Junistil as guests of Constable Pearson. Abramieh Mors arrives to Blueyelia, visits Mt Mole Low to see son and family. Mel Metall and Lew Roberts motor to Cairns, return home. Veter Nissen retires from Marecha Hospital. Joseph Weatherburn arrives in Cairns en route to Turtle Dwar Convivial. G Satlawer, expert field win, joins Memaber agile party. Acting-Sergeant Reweh departs Innisfail for temporary duty at Tully.
An extended programme for Basheen's Carnival at Freshwater lists events on Saturday afternoon August 25 starting 11 am. Activities include preparation amusements novelty games and a young performance followed by a village ball and skittles.
At St Monicas Ball, Mayoress Mrs W A Collinsay wore a crepe de Chine frock with crystal accents. A parade of guests wore an array of mariette, georgette, and crepe de Chine gowns, richly beaded or sequined, in colors from black and navy to apricot and mauve, with shoulder posies and elaborate trims.
A brief note highlights Dewars Whisky as an enduring favorite, mentioning the brand and its agents, Samuel Allen and Sons, with Lid as a noted point in distribution.
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