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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
10
Lee Tracy known as the King of Broadway Raviers discusses his portrayal of Eddie Burns in the Fox picture Big Time. He defends the character against claims of inferiority and emphasizes superiority while reflecting on humility and its consequences.
Theatre listing notes Palate Theatre show The Patriot in a period style piece titled Toar of Russia in 1801. Patrons are invited to view a dramatic presentation featuring historical themes and stagecraft.
A Tropics matinee on Esplanade offers financing for a charity event with a carnival program. The Aqua-Rowela Carnival promises lucky stockings, chocolates, and side attractions while vendors offer children’s clothing and fancy goods at low prices.
Advance Australia News Service reports a call to establish self supplied food blocks to bolster local resilience. Officials urge families and organizations to organize communal kitchens and barter networks to reduce reliance on external supply chains.
The treasurer explains approved loan expenditure for Queens land by the Australia Loan Council for the current year totals 42,280,000 plus 75,000 for the South Brisbane Kyogle railway. Queensland asked for about 4,000,000 at first council meeting, later cut to the stated amount to fund promised payments to states.
The report notes an emotive decision in the Budget speech as the Loan Council explains loan funding this year to meet Commonwealth and State requirements. It states the drastic increase in interest payments and the £10600 area funded by the Loan Council was only partially disclosed.
The column lists numerous visitors and travelers in Cairns over Christmas. Residents such as Mrs Collins, Mrs Hohenhouse, Miss Stanley, and Master Clarke are hosting relatives from Irvinebank, Townsville, Herberton, and Charters Town. Others include Masters Clarke from All Souls College, Hugh Calder, Desmond and Gordon MacDowell, and Mr Claude Gluck staying at the Cout House Hotel.
Four girls will perform a graceful and dainty dance at St. Monica's benefit event as part of a parish fundraiser. The notice indicates a musical or cultural program to support the cause.
A lively Thursday ball held under the club's auspices featured a presentation at the Barrine Carnival and a long evening of dancing. Prizes included shoes, silverware, lager, and a hat. tickets were handled by E Ryall and T Lynch with J Batson as treasurer as the club seeks more members and public support.
Sydney December 5. Legislation to declare the living wage was introduced in the Assembly last night. Premier T R Bavin proposed a standard based on an average family of a man wife and one child. He expected the basic wage to be fixed at £4 3s 6d for adult males with a 5s allowance per child.
In the House of Commons a question was asked about when the arrears of 146 million pounds paid by the United States would clear off all Allied reparations as arranged. Britain to the Allies was the focus of the exchange dated December 4 in London.
Dispatches from December 4 report a nationalist revolt within the party. Westarp resigns as Reichstag leader but clarifies he remains in the party as internal rifts deepen and a loss of at least twenty seats is anticipated.
Rome December 4 The longest double track tunnel in the world was completed tonight. The Appennine tunnel between Bologna and Florence cuts journey time from two and a half hours to one hour and cost £5,000,000 amid rock-hard conditions. Sixty nine workers died during construction as part of a total line cost of £9,000,000.
An advertisement extols Anti Aci do as a "sure specific" for indigestion promising relief from flatulence and acidity. It claims the remedy allows eating freely and notes availability in 2/6 and 4/6 bottles at chemists.
A fragmentary OCR note lists names such as Abijah Murray Cairns and Joseph Bennett with unclear roles. It mentions solicitors for Natioine Bank and court chambers, referencing a papur or papug matter and a commissioner.
Xmas travel picks promote Renerties superior quality compressed fibre suit cases with two patent safety locks in 24 to 28 inch sizes. Gents leather kit bags for weekend use in 18 to 23 inch range. Solid leather cases listed 24 to 28 inch with prices. Extra special compressed fibre shopping cases with two secure locks described for picnics and shopping.
Retail listing details various sand shoe styles with prices and sizes for men women and children. Highlights include one strap sand shoes crepe rubber soles rubber surf shoes and white lace options in multiple sizes and colorways.
Catalog listing for bathing costumes for girls youths and men with chest sizes 22 to 30 inches and prices from 2/6 to 3/11. Womens two piece and all wool options shown in Saxe navy royal or green with contrast stripes and high collar. caps priced 2/6 to 3/11.
Silk Hosiery items offered with time limited pricing and color options. Includes Bond's Silk Hose full silk over knee assorted shades at 2/6 pair and 3/6 for a 10 day sale. Silk Way Hose with fine texture and tops in new colorings at 5 and 2/3 per pair. white silk tennis socks with fancy tops for outdoor wear at 2/3 pair today.
Xsnas offers boys wear including natural Fuji silk shirt waists and navy serge lined knickers in all sizes. New tour shirts with collars, cotton gabardine knickers in fawns and greys, khaki drill knickers with belt loops, and mercerised sports shirts. Felt hats with fancy bands for boys and youths with bound edges.
Medley of lower price items from MEKS BROADWAY including TIES SHIRTS APRONS OVERALLS TROUSERS and workwear in navy khaki drill white duck and gabardine fabrics. Featured bargains list several Today prices and ranges for men s trousers shirts and one set.
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