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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
8
A confused readable fragment describes a village celebrating a triumph by a group led by a coach or priest figure. Mentioned are a procession at seven, arches for triumph, prizes won by a team or family lines, and a boy named Jean crying. Several names and details are garbled but indicate a festive village pageant with music and cheering.
Tropical Theatre screens two Metro features tonight Broken Laws follows a mother’s love clashing with a son’s misdeeds and Pretty Lady stars Tom Moore as a music idol who finds love amid drama. Supporting acts include Muriel Heath George K Arthur and Zara Pitts with Zoo Pitts in color scenes and a musical program by Professor Chandler’s band.
Strength is the keynote of Riders of Mystery at the Tropical Theatre Friday afternoon. A George W. Pyper western drama features Milt Cody as Bob Merriwell and Veery Joes aiding Shen Arta and Helen against ruthless bandits. A lively Reliz Friday features a rollicking Winnie vibe to keep audiences engaged.
Buck Jones leads The Desert's Price at the Palace Tonight with Florence Gilbert and Edna Marey starring. Production used about four thousand sheep shot at Mammonth Lake California to create realism. Supporting cast includes Monta Love Arthur Houseman Ernest Bitterworth Carl Stockdale Harry Bunkinson Henry Armetta Universal Western Fighting Seleni urn Fox comedy Your Own Country and Palace Concert Orchestra play. Tomorrow this program screens last time with school children admitted.
The Palace Theatre releases a large Saturday programme headlined by May Allison in her universe masterpiece Wreckave. Also on the bill is Baby Pegoy in Sith Red Riding Hood. Patrons are urged to book now.
The Babinda Cricket Club hosts a social and charity event Friday featuring novelty dances and a chamber sale at the home club. A lucky number holder receives a gift, promising a successful evening.
Constable Wallace of the Tonisfail force takes seven weeks holiday leave from Brisbane on Wednesday. The engagement is announced of De Kal aul Mor total Mia W. Howard Fleandesert and May, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mantle, Brisbane. Rev J A Sinclair departs this morning for a brief visit to the Tableland, with farewell services at Ravcoshoe and Herberton before joining St Andrew's Cairns. Prior to this, Sinclair led the Presbyterian district of Perherton and is well known on the Tablelunal.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and professional titles including dentistry surgery and solicitor roles associated with Cairns and Atherton. The legible items mention F. L. O'Brien, a dental surgeon, radiography, and private surgery, with scattered street or location cues and building references in Cairns.
Melbourne December 14 Half yearly interest payments totaling 45 405 000 to the Federal Treasury cover a total of 204 637 000 in Commonwealth loans. Secretary J T Heather shaw said rates of 4 to 6 percent were recovered in the payment, the largest one day disbursement in Australia. The Treasury expects more even distribution of funds to ease market tightness and improve general interest. Previous payment months include March May September and November.
Interest on the 4 and 5 percent 1927 loans is included in today’s payment but if these loans convert to 5 1 2 percent securities the interest would be payable in February and August. The eight shorter intervals apply to the six percent 6000/400 foam due to come due. Interest payments were largely automatic with remittance sent to investors by warrant or pool to their banking accounts, and only investors who held bonds themselves had to detach coupons for payment at a bank or Post Office.
London dispatch reports the National Wine of Seamen stating no political affiliation will be extended. The union intends a period of noninvolvement and abstains from political levy, with no further political activity planned.
Capetown December 14 The Indian delegation for the Asiatic question arrives at Lawrence Marques to begin formal talks. Sir Mohamad Halimullah states he comes with an open mind and no fixed programme. Included is renowned public figure Mr Sastri who has already toured other dominions.
Paris dispatch reports a chlorine reservoir explosion at Saint Auburn causing 24 deaths and thirty others seriously injured along with five in precarious condition. Local authorities work to identify victims and assess remaining hazards.
A heavy fog shrouded New York delaying ships for two days but by Tuesday strong winds dispersed the haze. Trans Atlantic liners that had been anchored off quarantine moved into the harbor and resumed docking and departures bound for Europe.
Mr T Dankerley of Sheffield reports a newborn Persian cat with two heads two tails and six perfect eyes born recently, a unique multiple anomaly that astonishes local observers.
Sydney reports the Industrial Commissioner announces a living wage near the old rate for adults in the northwest. He defers the female adult living wage, proposes a national family endowment scheme, and endorses federal action to fund mothering support. Workers push for a higher wage with child endowments. employers seek a modest rise and a family endowment.
A long fragmented report from The Post discusses Invicta Mill Lanett future operations. It describes a past record crushing 425 season and explains price disputes, central board decisions, and proposed supplier levies to cover unpaid calls. It notes hardship for suppliers and potential widespread employment impact if the mill closes or scales back.
Brisbane report states Minister for Mines Mr A Jones announced that a Roma site has been chosen by the Rona O Corporation Ltd for oil plant construction. Foundations begun adjacent to a former government site that yielded a heavy petroliferous flow years ago.
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