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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
8
A whimsical tale where a skeptical boy doubts fairies until a clever plan using moving letters conjures the Star Dust Man and his Merry Band to visit that night. The boy, astonished, accepts the invitation and plans a night voyage with Bartholomew Bat to the Star-Dust Lane.
A reflective, fragmentary voice narrates being a pocket knife made from wood and metal. The object recalls origin from a tusk like form, journeys through a factory, sharpened, polished, and used for daily tasks from pencils to boats and trees. The narrator waits to be found, pondering identity and purpose. The piece blends whimsy with existential musings on self and utility.
A lively review describes The Jose Sisters delivering vibrant performances with strong harmony and striking stage antics. They charm the audience as they play multiple mallets and xylophone routines, earning applause and hype for an upcoming May McAvoy appearance in The Romeo Glory. Fortified with dramatic reviews, the feature by Universal star Gerald Denny showcases action, travel, and romance with Miss McAvoy and Leslie villain, while patrons are urged to book seats promptly.
The Tropical Theatre presents Day-Time Wires and a comedy with Jane Y a sare te, plus West of Poses starring Hart and George O Hara in The Go Getter. Night features Misa Ni Anna Nilsson and Liliemobile race at midnight. Matinee prices listed for adults and all seats.
No 2 arnt Members of the above Society will police with pleasure the annonscatment in our column that the text is unreadable and appears to be a fragmented notice from a local society page. The wording is incomplete and lacks clear action or dates.
A brief notice notes the February announcement of a new state governor named John Goodwin in Queensland. The fragment references officials and formal confirmation on February 3, with limited readable context on the source.
A Cairns Chamber official says Townsville Chamber opposed Cairns’ plan to close Chillagoe smelters and mines. The Cairns secretary, J X Tennant, notes a Townsville letter backing Cairns’ resolutions and asks the minister for Mines to endorse the approach.
Innisfail February meeting reads a letter from the Cairns Chamber. Debate centers on whether Townsville and North Queensland chambers should fund support for Cairns. After discussion, the group decides to back Cairns Chamber's recommendations.
A young man was found on the cliff at the Gaplant misthe constable. He told the officer he should be on his honeymoon rather than dying and that his bride was expected at the church but did not arrive. He was taken to a see how where it was after an ascertained that he was mar-
Paris reports a guard Gobullot and his assistant Mowry were arrested in a luxury crime linked to a vault and a million francs. The men allegedly confessed to wagering about 410,080 francs in the scheme as investigators probe the long series of embezzlements tied to the Riviera.
A vessel from Calcutta arriving at Singa pore was placed under quarantine after a case of smallpox was landed from the ship. Passengers and crew are being examined by Federal quarantine officers and the quarantine period will not expire until February 2. The vessel will remain at anchor in the roadstead.
A defendant faced a stealing charge over a fragmentary report describing a supposed theft of trousers and shirts. The text mentions Vivian Dudley and a court setting, with unclear dates and locations, but indicates the defendant contested guilt on some counts.
Cairns notes list a string of residents and visitors including Mr P J H Drummond in Cairns, violinist Keith Kennedy touring the USA, Inspector Mann from the Cairns Police district, and various locals and professionals in Gordonvale and surrounding inns. Mentions include hotel transfers, medical treatment, and professional services from solicitors, dental surgeons, and accountants in Cairns and nearby towns.
The obituary notes the late Mr Buswell born in Shropshire later settling in Rockhamaland and Edmonton before moving to Aloomba. It records his farming interests and a January funeral at Gordonvale officiated by Rev Butterworth. Floral tributes came from family and friends across multiple towns. The piece also mentions a separate note about local exporters and a bird breeding topic.
Selections of sport shoes tennis shoes and boots for children and adults with sale prices. Includes boys and girls footwear from 4/6 to 12/6 and hosiery like cotton socks and silk hose in multiple colors. Also advertises Mary Pickford school shoes and various sizes with suggested retail reductions.
Savings on boxhide waterproof footwear with multiple styles listed. Prices shown include 12/6 for standard Cossacks and 14/9 for heavy welted versions, alongside Derby boots and Kip leather options. Also advertised nailed toeplated bluchers and patent oxford shoes at varying rates.
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