Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

8

Eyes of the World headline program at Pelee Theatre

Pelee Theatre presents Eyes of the World and Finn and This at a two header show. Leon Breo Green Lilyan Tash and Koga Tomes lead a strong company in a dramatic program with John Webard and Harold Bell among others. Concluding with Conquer ing Horde star power Conrad Nagel Walon Farnam and Arlen Fay Wray. Two powerful programs feature matinee and evening performances at Palace and Gait from Saturday.

Leon Breoes Lilyan Tash Koga Tomes Ageil Coanirs Ecm Bowe and Hane Eyes of the World Aesoriaer United Ameaiken Gramatic Wei Sutnee Cred John Webard Harold Bell Wraaht Ban Palace Ban Palace and Gaitret Ait Talline Barry Wemae al Passion Arian’ Productimn Wadimng Pols Conrad Nagel Walon Farnam Eka Arlen Fay Wray Shar Owens Weeath

Tropical Theatre Presents Gentlemans Fate and The Gorilla

Tonight is the last chance to see Gentlemans Fate and The Gorilla at Tropical Theatre. John Gilbert stars in Gentlemans Fate as a young man joining a wealthy family, with Leila Myamas Anita Vage in leading roles and Louis Wolheim Marie Prevoss Julia Mile Jan George Cooper among the supporting cast. The Gorilla, once a Broadway hit, features Lila Lee with a Pathe Sound News segment and plans at Owen Whittick's Theatre. The program also includes a Choral Society concert preview with Mr Darga, Miss D Aumuller, Miss Stella Shepherd, Miss W Parker, and the Lyric Orchestra under Mr N Sian plus an Indian mutiny excerpt. Box plan filling. reserve at Pillard and Diack's.

Tropical Theatre Eluck John Gilbert Merry Miself Leila Myamas Anita Vage Louis Wolheimt Marie Prevoss Julia Mile Jan George Cooper Rheilfers Broadway Ighead D. Aumuller Mae Renate Tsation Stella Shepherd Sydney Conservatorium W. Parker Dargan N. Sian

Sunshine Kiddies on Tableland Tour and Farewell Show

The Rahilly Brown Sunshine Kiddies visit the Tableland performing a double programme of song and revue. They entertain at big houses this weekend and will farewell the Tableland at Ather You on Monday with more shows.

Rahilly Brown Sunshine Kiddies

Children’s Ball At Autistic Hall Promises Fun Evening

The committee of Mc Cairns Gifts and Infants State School presses for strong attendance at the children’s ball at the Autistic Hall on Friday evening. Cash prizes will be offered for best costumes in multiple age and type categories, with receipts required for contest entry. A splendid supper will be provided, and Harmosisers will supply music as the grand march begins at 8 o'clock. bus proprietors plan two suitable timetables.

Mc Cairns Heme Hapos Harmosisers Grand March

Public debt conversion urged by government and opponents

The £85600 internal Australian debt must be converted to a lower interest rate under a conversion operation. The Prime Minister and Federal Opposition claim patriotic appeal to holders of securities, while critics warn of consequences for public servants wage earners banks and private investors. Terms have appeared in advertising columns and are urged on all holders. major financial institutions plan conversion and small holders are advised to participate.

Australia Prue Serviers

Militia unit wins rifle cup in Queensland drill

Advn from Brisbene reports Private Dess wins the Blundell Wiel cup for the year’s musketry course. Cairns detachment member sets a high standard with rifle and Lewis gun marks, with parades planned for next weekend as units begin musketry and machine gun rifle courses.

Advn Brisbene Ess Blundell Wiel Simmel Iit Queensland Dess Eninge Carus Pivate Dess Cairie Lee Cairns Lange Life V Lewis Sun Coane Vicky Mixet

Town and Country Visitors Lodgings Cairns

Me W. is Sr Laws visiting Cairns Ca Sh with ex Minister for Mines. Visitors at Hotel Pacific include HC Creighe Towssmite, Miss 3 Meimosh Sydney, and D.J. Schuider Brisbane. Hides's Hotel hosts Abeom UReethaa, Miss Shaw, Miss Chapenan, and De Goruion Sweet arriving recently. The Call family travel south. Marion Willey of Cairns Post returns from Townsville. Mrs. McManus returns from Townsville as Cairns CW A president. Mrs. Brice Heary attends CW A conference en route to Ravenshoe. Mrs. Elliott will stay with daughter in Atherton. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Rees depart for Townsville en route to Charters Towers. Inspector Comua visits Cardwell on business. Saint and G. Saint depart for Brisbane. Tully Hospital Committee meets. Rita Starr appointed to relieve Nurse McArdie.

Me W Laws and Airs Ian Chaee Mines Cairns Ant Seaad Hotel Pacific HC Creighe Towssmite Meimosh Sydney D.J. ‘Schuider Brisbane Hides’s ‘Hotel Abeom Ureethaa A Ton Miss Shaw Townsville R. T. McManus CWA Brice Heary Cw.a Ravenshoe Elliott Lowmead Simm Atherton Stewart

A Night of Privolty at Cairns Hall Entertainment Evening

A Cairns Hall event hosted by the Sutter footballers Ramblers Hoey Club and Kenedy Football Club featured Alan Clarke presiding and Harvey's Imagers entertaining guests. Miss M Shehan won the fox trot with Mr H Steinwirty. Miss A Burns and Mr Mc Dillon won the Mome Carlo. Euchre prizes went to Mrs Harrison and Mrs Munroe. Mr Cos grove led the games. D Headrick, Cairns Rugby League president, announced a post event free leg for players.

Sutter Ramblers Hoey Kenedy Asuatic Hall Cairns Alan Clarke Harvey M. Shehan H. Steinwirty A. Burns Mc'Dillon Harrison Munroe Cettlemen's Philips

Farewell Bridge Tea for Mrs A Harding Smith

The Cairns bridge ladies hosted a farewell tea for Mrs A Harding Smith who is moving to Malanda. Over 40 guests attended a long table tea with a pool centerpiece, prizes awarded to Mrs Kollwagen, and musical interludes by Miss V Parker. Mrs Smith received a Doulton tray and fork before departing August 20.

Cairns Harding Smith Malanda Uf Fox Stores Ltd Smith Ue Bridge D Blackmore Matanda Mendames Aylor J. Johnston J- Melirath W Watt Boeese Fe Bathe Hayes Hoey Minka Kati A Has Grins R. Downey Wilsox J. Ta Patert J. Museo Ba Sioeta D. Wlackmore A. Arte C Aryhe Swendsen T. Crowley Po Sgeath Maria

Australian scientist Dr Georgina Sweet visits Cairns

Dr Georgina Sweet, famed Australian scientist and university lecturer, arrived by train to Townsville for the Countrywomen's Conference. She holds multiple national and international leadership roles in women's committees and associations, and her stirring lecture on the outlook in women's affairs was a conference highlight.

Cairns Georgina Sweet Melbourne University University of Melbourne Australia Sweet Townsville

GAMES FOR TO-MORROW NECMAR PARK SCHEDULE

Tomorrow at Necmar Park Old Grounds four A grade fixtures with Edmonton Gordonvale Norman Park and two at Gordonvale plus B grade clashes. Live Wires and Wattles look for wins while St Monica's and other squads contest top spots. full rosters listed with captains and players in a packed afternoon program.

Edmonton Guedomvale Gresboes Gordanvale Norman Park Gordonvale Exlmanton Gortonvale Svanhoes A Gordunoe Shoal Gorwale Ivanhors St. Monica's Twanhees B Fatures Mave Thes Aon M. Drake Am. Gray M- Williams G. “Osterlend G. Laycock Fr. Lawrie Stopeke & Gowrie Ko Males Masta Wattles A SL McGrath Wernghy Mtseayth E. Mckillop Gotan J. "Murphy A McKie Rows Browles N. de Jarlais St Monica's Avy N. Schmid Ro Keegan M. Hunter A Lyprh M. de Jarlais G. Farrell K- Straker V. Wa E Bulexk T. Hunter H. Wallace B. Plunkett St Monicas B ‘School B— PB. Stevens, T. O'Shea, M. Anderton, L .Schmid Mi. Earl S. “Power D. Casemore S. Major E. Walsh R. Houston A Tote Lr Davies Ie Jes X Conger Bart F. Nan Hees Thuscus M. MtcHianie Cope Anderson Beam Winser Cairns M Pyne L. Town Linc Cotte G Pet M. Patterson G. Bell A Rewalton Paton A Thumpsen M. Barnes M. James Clarke J. Jamis Emery N. Tischenko

Cairns Representative Teams A and B Form Up at Park

Representative players from Cairns Teams A and B are asked to assemble at Norman Park at 5:20 PM on Monday and Wednesday evenings under Coach Samed.

Cairns Cams Norman Park Aierms Samed? Uy

Gordonvale Hockey Matchups at Gordonvale on Saturday

Gordonvale hosts hockey games on Saturday featuring Gordonvale A v Ivanhoes and Gordonvale A v Edmonton. Players listed include M Gam mie F Lauridson N Cleary J Carne V Kmust E Feil Kooa Gammie Lauridson H Ryan Dowker Thamm Ball le Breton Thomas Baer Coutts Gammie Mesh Hooper and others.

Gordonvale Ivanhoes Gorlanvale Edmonton Ireland M. Gammie F. Lauridson N Cleary J. Carne V. Kmust Feil Kooa Gammie Lauridson H. Ryan

Dont Let Age You: Digestive Relief Adclaims Bisurated Magnesia

An old newspaper ad promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a quick stomach remedy. It claims the product stops indigestion instantly, prevents food fermentation, soothes discomfort, and strengthens a weakened stomach. It urges purchasing powder or tablets from a chemist, promising renewed health and youth.

Expansion of women’s groups and cooperative effort

Dr Sweet urged expansion of women’s organizations and beneficial results from cooperation over competition. The Victoria native noted Pan Pacific connections and stressed broader influence beyond a limited sphere, highlighting women's relations to broader movements.

Dr. Sweet Tvs All Kingdom Cvathonke Victoria Kess

Ladies and Children's Shoes Special Today

An old style shoe ad lists various ladies and children's footwear with prices and sizes. It promotes silk hose and various shoe types from loafers to sandals, including patent leather and canvas options, all labeled as special today with discounted prices across multiple sizes and colors.

Donlop-Perdima Ates

Men's Footwear Specials for To-day

Classified style ad lists multiple footwear items: black box calf welted shoes in three shapes, box calf and patent welted square toe shoes, a 10-day special at 12/1, boxed herout boots with no seams and watertight seams, and a bargain line of box calf derby boots with rounded toe shapes in sizes 6,7,8, all reduced.

Lowered Prices in Men's Clothing and Accessories

Advertisement listing deep discounts on men’s wear including white cotton rib knit singlets in 36 to 44 inch sizes, navy locky Howe singlets, cotton wool singlets, heavy brown cotton, and national cut singlets. Also priced are dancing shoes, elastic side shoes, tweed and serge trousers, drill and khaki bottoms, pajama sets and pants, Airway hats, gabardine trousers, leather soles, rubber heels, silk lisle socks, striped tourist shirts, Colgate bath soap and Palm Olive toilet soap.

NAVY Locky Howe Xaall Wex Wens Colcate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Finn Abbott Street Babinda Tex Turnley Mazlins America Mens Sc Bis Mazlins Ltd Lake Amd Shields Carre Sunshine Kiddies Town and Country A. Harding Smith Trefea Necmar Park Messrs Stea Sacs Daniels T. Jones Gordonvale Hockey Kelly’s Bond Jantzen Kid Albert Im Sane Trulkelly
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication