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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1929
Page
6
Tropical Theatre announces a Tuesday screening of a comedy romance film. The local schedule highlights a lighthearted romance feature and a single-night showing with details to follow.
Monty Banks stars in Phy Sate as the film circles the globe with light comedy and adventure. The show resumes familiar travelogue segments and cheeky globe trotting sequences, delivering quaint humor and cinematic escapades.
A new brewery in Richmond Victoria unveils two products, Richmond Lager and Richmond Bitter Ale. The venture cost about a quarter of a million pounds and stresses modern hygienic brewing with international expertise and a scientific advisor.
At the annual Cairns Citizens' Band meeting last evening officers were elected for the year. Mayor AM. W. Collins was named president with thanks to donors and supporters. Treasurer J. Nankiville received commendation for his service though he could not see a route between band and town committee. Auditors were nominated with M. H. Porter junior suggested for auditors.
The document outlines multiple grounds for appeal regarding a compensation claim from June 10, 1927. It cites disputed awards of compensation and expenses totaling £14 13s 6d with £12 8s expenses, challenging loss of use of the left arm and loss of vision in the left eye. It seeks further evidence, witness credibility, and potential costs awarded to the applicant.
Fragmentary notice from London dated February 2 hints at a New Zealand advertising venture for 1929. It mentions exhibitors, days of coverage, and a marketing card promoting an aviation event or product with significant public interest in New York.
Mrs R Stevens visits Cairns while Edward Isbister returns from 41 year absence abroad. Canberra brings Mr A J Northey inventor of the Northey rotary engine. Wilesmith arrives after holiday in the South with Saxophonist companion. Mr and Mrs S L Gale return to Cairns after a decade in the Old Country. Gale began his local business 18 years ago. War Red Cross service noted as well.
The Cairns Amateur Operatic Society stage event drew strong attendance with members showing keen interest. The ladies assisted the committee with refreshments and there was cordial cooperation. The secretary reported a £30 division between the Cairns Benevolent Society and Cairns St Vincent de Paul Branch. Further particulars to follow.
The Trinity Football Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Central venue. Members are requested to attend.
The Union Castle liner Garth Castle of 7715 tons ran aground off the Suffolk coast but refloated later. No passengers aboard. the vessel was bound for London from Hamburg with Hamburg Rotterdam legs prior voyage. Messages indicate it had been to Hamburg and Rotterdam and was returning to London to sail again.
The notice lists Murray A Bennett solicitors and notaries public ational Bank's Chambers Cairns and Morea Abijah Murray as Commissioner for Pages in the official capacities.
The article notes a new release of the Joule Spike heels in a 26/6 pair size. Designers Rrelay and Blacks Fabel Qatar are presented as the brands behind the launch.
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