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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

8

Plain and Fancy Leather Shapes on Display

Display of tastefully styled leather items shown in plain and fancy varieties. The shapes are smart and novel, highlighting craftsmanship and new designs for customers seeking unique leather goods.

Good Time Charley at Tropical Theatre in Saturday lineup

Entertainment page lists three features for the weekend at Tropical Theatre. Helene Coatella stars in Good Time Charley a serio comic drama about a dance man and his daughter with a tragic backstory. Life's Circus offers breath taking incidents aboard a racy train plot. Lost Nerve is a gloom chasing comedy with travelogue news and fresh topical items. Box plans are at Whittick's and the Strand.

Tropical Theatre Helene Coatella Dolores Warner Aland Clyde Cook Charley Sia Gaston Flamingo Kali Kail Whittick's Strand

Tropic Theatre Saturday Show Features Cowboy Cop

The Tropical Theatre presents a Saturday matinee at 2 15 featuring Tom Tyler in Cowboy Cop and The Gorilla Hunt plus comedy and educational news gazette material. A booklet distribution to patrons accompanies the performance and highlights famous screen stars.

The Tropical Management Tropical Theatre Tom Tyler

Palace Tonight Features Beery Hatton in Wiles Savers

Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton lead Paramount's big feature Wile Savers on the Palace Theatre double bill. With support from Sean Litte and Fo Sterling, the program also presents I Youth, a tale of a young girl seeking romance after family conflict.

Palace Tonight Beery and Hatton Wiles Savers Wallace Beery Raymond Hatton Sean Litte Fo Sterling Paramount Wile Savers Palace Theatre Ray Wally

Palace Show Promises Comedy and Action Features

A mixed program at the Palace includes a monster double feature with comedy and acts. Wallace Beery leads in Wife Savers with Ray's Sand Hatton in the big night feature Dynamite. The Wunder Dog stars in The Wolf's Trail as a second feature.

Yadithes Palace Wallace Beery Ray Sand Hatton Wife Savers Dynamite the Wunder Dog

Lavante’s Wonder Show at Palace Theatre Next Wednesday

Lavante's Wonder Show arrives direct from Cremorne Brisbane with Paramount picture Fools for Luck. Feature a roster of vaudeville stars including Mahomet Kassim and Mise Gladys Col and Baby Eeme Kay, plus London teat novelties and a Tratian giant piano accord eon.

Palace Theatre Cremorne Brisbane East Paramount Eeme Kay Levante London

High Jiake Dance Benefit For Ambulance

An internal dance will be held at the Woree Tan on Saturday with 8 entertainment acts. The event is organized by the Oree Social Committee to raise funds for the Ambulance service.

Oree Social Committee

Excursion From Cairns Railways For Lillimtail Meeting

An excursion train runs Sunday for the Lillimtail psedney Association monster meeting with riders from Townaville Waghan and Habinds. Innisfail attracted large crowds at recent gatherings and a busy day is expected. The grain will depart Aad and reach Unnisfail by morning with return to Innisfail at 2.19 pm and Cairns at 6.40 pm. Monday night sees Cane berra Orchestra at the Aquatic Hall with a full band aboard the ship, novelty items, frat-clay music and a social gathering with cards and entertainment.

Cairns Hand Fe Intetall Lillimtail Psedney Association Townaville Waghan Habinds Innisfail Morow Orns Aad Unnisfail Bewining Innisfail Cairne Caneberra Orchestra Ahip

High Jloka at Gordonvale Comedy Staged for Charity

The Cairns Comedy Company will stage High Jinks at the Nelson Theatre Gordonvale on Monday night December W. Proceeds go to Gordonvale branch of the Country Women’s Association. Special costumes and a box plan at Simmonds are noted. a large Easter carnival with events and prizes is anticipated.

Gordonvale Nelson Theatre Cairns Women's Association Gardenvale Keg Simmonds Ond

Town and Country Schoolgirls Highlight Yesterday’s Mail

Miss Hooper of Girle' Central School along with Misa Hareant of Cairn Light School and Miss Fisher of Girle' Central School traveled home to Yeppoon yesterday after morning Brisbane errands.

Miss Hooper Girle’ Central School Brisbane Ears Misa Hareant Cairm Ligh School Paanenger Iran Miss Fisher Girle' Central School Yeppoun Yestermy

Cairns First Brownies Hold Pink and White Breakup Party

Last night at John's Marich Hall the Cairns First Brownies celebrated a breakup party with pink and white decor, a white bell centerpiece, and a twelve-candy cake. District Commissioner Mrs A M Langan led the event with Guide Rangers and Brown-Owl helpers, while Acting Captain Florence Vallance organized activities and games for the Brownies.

John Marich Cairne First Brownlea A. M. Langan Guide Rangers First Company Florence Vallance Rene Hounslow Thelma McManus Iim Ian Mir Woodward Harnes King Vallance Mina Willey Hahenhouse St John's Garin

Licensing Push for Auctioneers and Agents Urged

Brisbane authorities warn auctioneers and agents to renew licenses by December 20. Attorney General says future leniency will not apply to those operating without proper licensing.

Brisbane

Gift suggestions from Murdoch's Park Street store

A Sydney department store issue outlines a Christmas Gift Folder listing items for men and women with prices from 3/6 to 11, and invites teachers to request a free copy by writing to Murdoch's Park Street, Sydney.

Murdoch's Park St. Iia Sydney Iark St, Ltd

Faith Services and Preaching Schedule in Cairns Region

A scrambled list of church services across Babinda Gordonvale Edmonton Cairns and nearby venues. It notes Presbyterian Anglican Catholic Apostolic Faith Mission Methodist and other gatherings with times and preachers including Rev. Camp Rev. H Isher Pastor Kajewski and Rev. Taliton, inviting all.

Apostolic Faith Mission Oddfellows’ Hall Lake-street Kajewski

St John’s Church England Services and Leaders

Fragmented notices list Holy Communion at 7 30 am and Eucharist. sermon by Rev F J Alsop. Evensong and sermon by Rev Alsop. St Andrew’s worship at 9 am and 3 30 pm. Baptismal service noted. Choir solo “Thank Reise Doris Disck.” Visitors welcome. Pastor Rev R H Reid referenced.

F. J. Alsop Fd. Alsop St. Andrew's Sheridan-Street Worsip Reise Doris Disck Angren’s

Australian Optimism and Personal Study Method Ad

No clear events or people due to damaged text. The fragment touts optimism for Australia’s future and credits H. and R. for a developmental study method. It mentions individuals and Allied Business Subjects development and general exhortations to persevere for national growth.

Australia Gore Ighay & Robertson

Two Girls Find Easy Xmas Gift Route at Craigs

Ethel and Myrtle discuss Christmas shopping and praise Craigs for a wide, well priced gift selection. They mention Cologne for Mother Dad’s shaving set a camera for Brother and perfume and powder for Sister with windows showcasing up to date presents at Craig's near the post office.

Ethel Xquas Myrtle Craig Dad Brother Sister Hemints

Quality Hosiery at Keen Prices in Seaside Shop

A shipwide display of SERVISILK VEE HEEL SILK HOSE and KAYSER URE SILK HOSE marks new season colours. Prices span 8/11 to 17/6 per pair with assorted LADIES and CHILDRENs GARTERS and JAZZ styles. Bright ribbons and fancy lengths offered to shoppers.

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