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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
8
Reuters reports Moody and Reape top bowling with key wickets as Jorgenson, Quill and Ly on fend off late resistance. Allen and Bos provide support while Brown tops scorecard, with Lyons and Lennon sharing early breakthroughs. Jamaica’s Murray finishes unbeaten as the side clinches a three-point win amid a tight chase.
Mareaha Criclest hosts a ladies versus men cricket match on Saturday. Spectators cheered the humorous misplays and graceful bowling as the men finally won the bus and allowed the ladies to bat. Mrs. Mcleod led a tea break in the pavilion with sandwiches provided by the girls.
In a closely played contest Wanderers beat Wattles by seven wickets. Newell scored 40, Trevarthen 24, while Trevarthen and Newell shared vital partnerships. Wattles totaled 197 in their first innings, Wanderers chased the target, with Trevarthen taking 2 for 7 and Newell contributing crucial innings to seal victory.
The report cites poor conditions hindering bowling in Cairns while noting plans for a future Old Dart visit and forthcoming fixtures. President A. travels to Cairns with news for focal bowlers and talks of a Mackay penumant carnival and double championship events. Townsville greens are stressed by dry weather, a new amenity installed, and expectations of a return to normal.
Cairne goatee and Colma Pictures present The Case of Lady Camber with Dr. Harley Napier as medical researcher in a suspenseful mystery where Esther Yorke voices suspicions and Lady Camber dies. The screening also includes The Shard of the Cup and King of the Circus plus travelogue and comedy.
A fragmentary cinema listing describes a unique comedy program featuring “The Uikicken in the Case” with Owen Moore, a tale of an unmarried man and a vaudeville-style night, plus acts “Pretty Lady” and “Mike and Meyer go Fishing” among other acts and a Fox News segment.
Fragmented OCR reads an Edmonton notice about a Universal special production and comedy show. Mentions Gladys and Babe Palwell in a vague context. Details are garbled but suggests a theater event with performances and a Jetdmate character.
Miss Kom Crevarther wed in a sunny church ceremony joined by her family and friends. The bride wore white satin with pale pink accents and carried a white and pink bouquet, while bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. The reception for about 70 guests featured a tiered cake and toasts, and the couple planned a honeymoon around the Tableland districts.
The report notes cooler days after light showers and an near completion of the Freshwater Creek bridge with piles driven and a Barron River span underway. It cites 18 200 tons of cane to be cut next year from Smithfield, mentions a possible new derrick at Junyara, and observes flourishing Freshwater and nearby towns amid a plague scare and rodent control efforts.
An informal village scene recounts dangers of swimming in the Barron River with alligators reported nearby. A young man on the way home was injured after a mishap at a piano recital that included an improvised chorus of Auld Lang Syne at 12:30 am, amid a social gathering.
An informal gathering at a local home included cards, dancing, and a pageant of games led by Ferguson and Mickael. Participants cheered two competition winners Mea Hensson and Dowie while neighbors praised the couple’s comfortable house and shared meals and songs, with many joining in the cheerful evening.
A fragmentary Ravenshoe report notes 91,000 feet of timber with 40 taken Sunday week by ten special trains, indicating a mixed market and modest dividends. It mentions a recent inquiry, a teachers’ meeting, arts titles, and a general meeting of the Hargrrest Newtons, with election activity, a school assembly, and ongoing financial prosperity despite unsettled timber demand.
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