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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

6

The Dancers at The Squeaker and The Enness on Stage

The Patece Theatre presents The Dancers at The Squeaker and The Enncess, a double feature with thrilling talkie performances. Starred by Jack Vluchasian and Jeanette, the program includes suspenseful crime drama and a vaudeville mix, with live sound and a variety of acts at the Gaiety and Palace venues.

Gaiety ‘Theatre Nmerow Altersee Monte Carka Jack Vluchasian Jeanette Screeais Palace Mecatre Gavety Pitard Ane Dias

Tropical Theatre features The Lady Who Dared and The Doll Shop

The Tropical Theatre presents The Lady Who Dared at 8 pm with a program including The Doll Shop Scarf Ballet and other acts by Brisbane Kiddies. The feature tells of a consul wife and a smuggling plot with Billie Dove in a melodrama style. Box plans and theatre phone 162. Also promoting the Returned Soldiers Carnival on September 10 run by the Women's Military RS SLA.

Sosbine Aed Jm Brisbane Hiese Tearle Owen Nowell Somunlira Gang Sinton Avag Margaret Billie Dove Jas Owen Whitick RS Sla

Boxer vs Wrestler clash set for August 25 at Roadway Theatre

Frank Van, middleweight champion boxer, faces Hector Samson, Swedish champion wrestler, in a return contest at the Roadway Theatre, Thily. Gates open at 6:30 pm to accommodate patrons from Silkwood and El Arish to witness the bout.

Frank van Hector Samson Roadway Theatre Thily Silkwood el Arish 10

Thursday Night Dance at Aquatic Hall Promises Fun

Thursday night event at Aquatic Hall features Julien Trrestin's band and a lively program with novelties, taps, twi highs, Monte Carlos, foxtrots and one step. Prizes are awarded for dances as the program runs from 8:15 p.m. under a supervising committee.

Manunda Mwas Julien Trrestin Monte Carlos Lordan Ortlocke Sharp

Social Evening at Fie Hill School Social Evening

A social evening was held by the ladies committee of the Fire Hill School on Saturday. Funds aimed at raising for the sports grounds. The event featured Mr May in the gentlemen's section, Mrs Choper and Mr Deeb providing music for dancing, and a dainty sit-down supper. A large crowd attended and plans for future events were discussed with thanks to patrons and committee members.

Fie Hill School Euchte Punemon May Choper Nina Deeb Kors Bimrose Nile

Sydney Bank Collapse and Proposed Winding Up

The Western Producers Bank of Australia faces collapse with liquidation planned. deposits may be repaid from limited reserves. Directors warn of reduced security values and a fall in wheat prices, while farm relief measures lag. Canegrowers and pastoral groups report ongoing trade dealings amid uncertain financing.

Sydney Amz Galati Nhs Fuipsts Hay Atsety

Sheldon’s Pills Promise Quick Backache Relief

An old time advertisement claims Dr Sheldon’s Pills remove backache and urinary troubles by cleansing uric acid and removing impurities. It asserts universal applicability regardless of age or duration of suffering and promises dramatic, rapid relief with a unique cleansing principle.

Dr. Sheldon

Mossman Board Refers Back on Local Assignments

Mossman August report notes the Mossman Mill Directors and Mill Suppliers Executive reexamined local assignments. The Central Board had disapproved straight out grants and approved a mix. The Mossman area received 1200 acres for the Daintree and 300 for Mossman lands, with further local discussion required to reach a peak quota.

Mossman Vane Prices Board Mossman Mill Central Board Ye Daintree Moss ‘Wan Soane

Employee Arrested Over £1600 Missing From Valley Bank

Brisbane reports that an employee at the Valley Bank branch has been arrested after auditors found defamations totaling over EUW in the Bank of New South Wales accounts. A warrant was issued and the suspect is due in court in Sydney to answer remberaling £140 charges.

Brisbane Bank of New South Wales Sydney Criminal Investigation Wall Lice

CW A Officials Visit Tully Branch in Queensland

Mrs JH Faefax former state resident of CW A and Miss J Buchamran arrived in Tully as guests of the local CW A branch. They toured the sugar area, attended a tea and dinner at Hotel Tully, heard speeches by Mrs Kane and others, and voiced thanks and encouragement for CW A activities despite departures for North Queensland.

Tully JH. Faefax CWAL Mra A J. Buchamran Tatsdas Hotel Tully James J Kane J. Kane Brie Teirs J. Butler Fairfax Lomdon Crates Amit Australia Hradeh Sts North Queensland Gian Tally Brice Henry Tally Branch Kane Wesc Mx Crowther Mrs Crowther

London medical professors named in Sydney link

In London August 26, Sir Hah Poymer of Sydney, Prof G A Buckmaster and Prof Wilt Wright are aboard the Maloja to Sydney. Buckmaster, physiology professor at Bristol University, Wright, anatomy professor at London Hospital Medical College and Senate member of London University.

London Hah Poymer Sydney G. A. Buckmaster Wilt Wright Maloja Buckmaster Bristol University Wright Idea London Hospital Medical College London University

Mrs Fairfax Visit Welcomed in Cairns Tonight

Mrs J H Fairfax continental liaison for Australian Rural Women and ex State President of the Queensland Country Women’s Association arrives in Cairns by train with Mrs A J Crowther. They are hosted at a social evening at the Trocaireo, receive a mayoral welcome, and will open a new Rest Room in Gordonvale the next day before luncheon and a garden party at Mrs Seymour Howe’s residence. They then head to Townsville and the Swath, with plans to visit the Tableland.

J. H. Fairfax Queensland Country Women's Association Cairns Sie A J. Crowther Ole Trocaiero Cains Countrewomen Gordonvale Seymour Howe Townsville Fairfax Crowther

McDonald Guests and Brisbane Visit Highlight Weekend

Tolga Personal notes report Mr Jo J. McDonald returning from Brisbane on Saturday night. Mr Hl Bowcock spent the week end. Southedge Station’s Mr Kilpatrick arrived from Brisbane on Saturday night and left for Mareeba yesterday, as guest of Mr and Mrs JJ McDonald at Hillcrest.

Jo J. McDonald Brisbane Hl Bowcock Kilpatrick Southedge Station Mareeba JJ. McDonald Hillcrest

Gordonvale CWA Minutes Show Fundraising and Plans

The Gordonvale CWA minutes record monthly and special meeting actions. Treasurer reports funds and a £25 repayment toward the finishing fund while lease matters are resolved. Members discuss a garden party program, horticultural show in October, and school children’ s art proposals with entries judged by local organizers. Hostess assignments, new member welcome, and upcoming meeting dates are listed.

Gerlonvale Cwa Mesdames Smutty Murray W. Simmonds Gordonvale Makeney Clelm James Mixhell Gift Broughton Smith Myers Cleland Stith Mra Cable Senteruber New Hospital Sentender Mesdames A. Clarke Giffin Mesdames Chistensey Foyle Ifith Mesdames Morriy Parry Bird Messmer Hoare Hanson E. Parry

Miss E Neal Receives Valedictory Results from Royal Academy

Music notes from Malanda Aux reveal Miss E Neal earned top marks in all examined instruments by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy. Students Woot supervised twelve pupils across advanced practical violin and piano divisions, with strong showings from Sheila Davies, Betty Halles, Jensty Sander, Ruth Clementson, and Joan Andersen.

Malanda E Neal Reval Academy Reval College of Music Ur. Woot Vvidlin William Preece Valin Sheila Davies Pany Vers Mursay Mar MrGregor Pat Stary Maurice Roderson Kyllis

Post Office to curb sale of foreign sweepstakes tickets

The United States Post Office Department announces plans to crack down on foreign sweepstakes ticket sales in the United States. In England, steel workers earning £6 10s for four days a week reportedly draw unemployment pay for the remaining two days.

United States Post Office Departmentt United States England

Williams Pink Pills for Neurasthenia Promised Relief

An old advertisement claims neurasthenia is rising due to modern stresses and overwork. It urges blood renewal through Dr Williams Pink Pills as the only effective treatment to restore nerves, vitality, and strength, promising improved mood, sleep, and energy.

Westival Enric Dr. Wiliams

Dressy patent one bar shoes with punched collar

A compact notice describes dressy patent leather shoes featuring a one bar design and punched collar. The item is listed with a noted recall or sale reference dated 12/4.

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