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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
8
A list of varied ware and utensil items appears, naming plates, jugs, teacakes, and decorative designs. The fragment mentions brands or styles such as Levins, Manionte, Kote, Litanes, and various dishware terms, indicating a catalog-like display of quality goods.
A large assortment of men’s gifts is listed in old catalog terms including pouches wallets and shaving items. The text mentions various old product names and materials and references fashion accessories and hat items.
The obituary notes the death of fan favorite acrobat Varley after an event at the Tolee Theatre. It mentions prior performances by Varley and references the audience’s reaction and the show’s dramatic opening.
A vintage film page highlights Polly Moran and Mary Dreamers in a comedy lineup. Katherine Suaterschnclaw and J Karell StacDonath are noted for expeet in guiding audiences through urban underworld intrigue. The program includes The Cows Troy Cop vehicle and Clif Bowers in Sparkes Comedy with Newsvite World’s News and Sporting Mews to repeat.
The Metro Goldwyn Mayer feature program includes The Twenty Fens, Ancanis Soren, and a Venus romance tale. A Hal Roach comedy and a two part newsreel with snapshots are also listed as additional attractions. 60 patrons under cover book seats at the venue.
An Old Time dance event at the Trocadero promises lively music by the favored orchestra. The venue will feature special floor treatment and enhanced lighting for an enjoyable evening. Lovers of the time dance are urged to attend.
A damaged notice outlines a community carnival project in Edmonton at Hiltahs Hall or Mrophy's Hall with the Rede montony residents, committees, and invitations to prominent men to attend. The event aims to raise funds and provide entertainment, with details about the venue and schedule through January.
Fragmentary text mentions Aquate Chub Bosing Wight and a Mew Year event. Cricketers and a traveling function are referenced with unclear details. Prices noted as 3/3 and an odd sequence of phrases suggests a distorted sports or entertainment snippet.
An event notice promotes a theatrical production titled Are You a Massa with show dates at Beattie's Mall Mobinda and Pillard Diack and Company. It lists ticket prices and a sale of Christmas cakes and toys, noting activities for children including a “Time towch” and a festive treat display.
The Cairns Amateur Operatic company staged the musical comedy I Sitch inks at the Nelson Theatre Gorule on Monday December 10 drawing an appreciative audience. The thirteen member orchestra pleased the crowd and the cast received enthusiastic applause for performances by Dymock Mrs. and Hodgen Adelaide Fontaine among others.
Fragmented OCR note describes travel plans and events across Queensland and Australia. Mentions Mr and three ministers, Canberra, Park, and school departure. References to northern towns Churters Towers and Cairns, and potential events in May. Scattered names and places create a partial local brief.
A report describes a social gathering at the Verdenee Point with attendance by notable locals including Mrs Weare and others. The event featured a procession of church leaders from England and Gordonvale, with prominent figures present and observed by Miss Raves among attendees.
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled lines about December deliveries and gifts. It mentions arift or rift, express phrases about pressuring for parcels to be sent before December twenty, and a reference to kindergarten children. Content is unclear and oblique.
Nearly an inch of rain fell in Jeatene on Tuesday night as storms swept the region. Light showers continued yesterday around Innisfail, with a brief note of weather conditions and recorded rainfall for the day.
The Central West Brisbane weather bulletin notes a shift to widespread showers and thunderstorms across drought areas. Record 24 hour rainfall near Hughenden to Longreach exceeds prior totals, with Tangotin registering over two inches and a strong progression since November 30.
Fragmented OCR depicts a satirical stage event in Cairns with references to a satire group, production notes, and a charity context. Names like Murray Bennett and Benett Joe appear in association with a venue on Spence Street and a dental building address as part of the production. The text mentions Gordonvale production and a late show performance, noting the satire’s reception and a blend of locals and named participants.
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