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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
8
The poem describes Wreath o Mist descending on an orchard to announce Autumn. Trees speak as King White-Heart the cherry tree learns that Autumn will bring harvest time, dew, and the changing season with birds, pheasants, and woodland sounds signaling the year's transition.
Edmund Lowe stars as Daniel Gilchrist a curate who clashes with hypocrisy in a Fifth Avenue church. The play titled The Fool questions living as Christ would and ends with the curate dismissed after a sermon aimed at wealthy worshippers. It has been a dramatic sensation for three years and features a large cast and a 14th episode of Song of The Circus in a lavish program.
A palace foreword previews The Wanderer as an adaptation of a stage play based on the Prodigal Son parable. It notes similarities to The Ten Commandments in scale and dramatic power while acknowledging added elements for the film’s presentation and appeal to audiences and industry alike.
An experimental drama blends biblical parable themes with a large cast and contemporary director. It contrasts with The Tem Come wandments to emphasize human stories and moral truths, drawing strong audience interest for upcoming performances at naval theater rates.
The Tropical Theater unveils three Gur Attraction programs and six turf events of 1930. Len Chaney stars in He Who Gets Slapped with Norma Shearer and John Gilbert in a dramatic tragedy, while Arthur Edmond Carew leads in The Only Thing. Also featured is Australia’s top turf events including the Derby and Melbourne Cup with slow motion scenes and period musical accompaniment.
The Cairns Aquatic Club committee hosts a December 1 gathering in Aquatic Hall with a monster euchre match and dancing. The event promises novelty activities and a best of three for the games. The Apes orchestra will provide entertainment. Tickets and details will be announced.
A cachere party and dance will be held in Keuatie Hall on Monday evening. Prizes are secured and dancing will feature the best of the season. Attendees can look forward to a pleasant evening.
Panto Dick Whittington features made up youth performers ensuring a lively show. Pacilens are attentive and performers deliver witty dialogue catchy songs and clever dancing. Box plan at CAttard and Dieck's with tickets dated 23 December not 4 January.
Measrs Pittard and Diack request all parcels laid aside be taken for delivery no later than tomorrow afternoon Thursday.
The Rev J A Sinclair united Florence Lillian Currie and Eugene Maurer in marriage on November 6 1920 at St Andrews Church Greensborough Victoria. The bride wore white crepe de Chine with lace and silver embroidery, carried lilies, and was attended by Ivy Cifuentes. After the ceremony, guests gathered for a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home followed by gifts and well wishes as the couple prepared for their Melbourne home.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul hosts about 3000 needy children at a Christmas fete at Iry Town Hall on Thursday evening in December. An advance screening of Paramount's A Clan for Cinderella is set to release in major capitals across Australia and New Zealand.
Mr F W Landy of the National Bank of Australasia on furlough in Queensland plans return to the north after a southern visit. Mrs Englund of Herberton Times travels from Cairns to Sydney for holidays, while Miss Anele Savage in Toowoomba sends season's greetings. Also listed are local professionals James Davies solicitor, Innisfail, and a Mareeba surgeon dentist with contact numbers.
The death of Robert Clark McLean occurred in Cairns on Monday at age 63. A long-time resident and sugar farmer at Cordonvele, he was widely respected. Funeral service was at the Methodist Church with Rev. Cyril Moraley and burial at Martyn Street Cemetery. The floral tributes came from his wife and family among others.
December 21 Melbourne report confirms the Commonwealth has closed a loan of 4 000 000 pounds raised for the States. Details of subscriptions will be available tomorrow or later as applications reach capital cities. Treasury Secretary J T Heathershaw noted the loan is closed while Treasurer Earle Page believes more time is needed for holders of 44 and 45 percent 1927 Commonwealth War loans to convert to 5 percent securities.
The article notes extended time was needed for the judgment of conversions to the trustee committee and banks handling maturing loans for overseas holders. Additional delays were granted to ascertain overseas owners wishes, with Australia resident holders granted a similar extension. The option to convert time six per cent securities would be withdrawn on a date to be advised.
The Ford Motor Company unveils a National Time Payment Plan allowing possession of an improved Ford Touring Car or Single Seater with a £30 deposit and £9 monthly instalments. The first £50 payment covers insurance stamp duty and initial expenses, with £10 extra value in accessories at no extra deposit. The plan aims to extend Ford’s reach to nearly every Australian family.
A Cairns letter complains of overcrowded trains and dirty carriages on the line to Mareeba, with refuelling stops and poor refreshments. The writer urges government action to improve passenger traffic and proposes a daily fast service to attract riders.
Fred C Hodel of Cairns argues for Barron Falls hydro power over a local Mareeba scheme. He cites officials Corin and Anthony on costs and output, disputes Water Motor claims, and urges state support for near town infrastructure and possible downstream industries. He stresses migration funding and road access considerations.
The British Office of Worky accepts a pestology offer to remove caterpillar cocoons in Hyde Park London. About 30 000 plans of floated and abandoned mines are held by the British Mines Department.
Yesterday's traffic court session led by Magistrate dished out fines for speeding at intersections and riding bicycles on footpaths. Defendants including Apihir Salathiel, Frank Gillas, Frank Gropic, H. Bennett, and others received fines from £3 to £5 with costs. Several cyclists and vehicle operators faced penalties for riding on the wrong side of streets, obstructing footpaths, or driving without licenses. Warrants were issued for no‑shows Gustus Lee, William Simpson, and others, and court cautioned defendants to respect judicial procedure.
The document shows the Queensland officials debating authority to proceed with a permanent work project at Cairn Port Donglae Road and related maintenance. It notes cost increases to £628 and mentions approvals, commissions, and public opposition including complaints from London districts, with references to a proposed underground railway and vast tunneling activity.
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