Carumpy Queen in Palace Theatre Show Steals Hearts
Englains greatest actor opens at the Palace Theatre with Carumpy and a full all talking program. Sharp reviews praise the stormy yet magnetic performance and the clever comedy, with a strong supporting slate including When the Wind Blows Our Gang and The Keller Sisters. Box office reports advance notices and theatre offices list matinee and evening performances for Thursday the 20th.
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Cavanpy
Cyrile Maude
Jarvis
Pcl
Cavanaugh
Ban
Hom
Virgina
Ernest
Evory Beccames
Cyr Bandle
Laraan
Heath
Englail
Cairns
Palace Theatre
Erved
Welek
Lewurrin Attemont
Anybody's War
Sarriegg Meran Amt Mack
Crowe
Bese
Hiless
Pint Phere
Eed
Soeng
Keller Sisters
Metrotone News
Owen Whittick
Hides
Elock
The Tropecal Theatre Shows Billie Dove and Grant Withes
The Tropecal Theatre attracted many to see Billie Dove famed for beauty and Grant Withen as guests. The performance featured her singing and the tale conveyed by The Other Tomorrow. The show promised thrills and dramatic effect.
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Billie Dove
Prinemal
Tevnight Dance and Euchre at the Aquatic Hall
A social event titled Tevnight's Dance and Euchre will be held in the Aquatic Hall for attendees of the function, with Mr. Harries supervising dancing and novelties. Julien Bres will lead the band, and a new Euchre game in the lounge offers cash prizes under Mr. A Lordan's guidance.
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Mr. Jr Harries
Julien Breslav
Bond
A. Lordan
Striker Sentenced in Police Court in Surat
A laborer at Neorindes station was found guilty of assaulting a shearer on January 24. The Police Court jailed the striker for one month and imposed no fine.
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Surat
Tiarfran
Neorindes
Trapped by Bushfire Children’s Ordeal in Perth
A nine year old girl Lynn and her brother Fin aged one were trapped by a bushfire near the Mangaret River while returning from school. Barefooted they dashed through flames and suffered severe burns to their feet and legs. They reached the township seeking help but Fin is reported in a critical condition.
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Perth
Wi Lynn
Fin
Mangaret
Petrol for Australia Cost of Imports
A New York report cites LB Levy of Vacuum Oil Co warning Australian importers face financial strain from import restrictions. Levy argues easing outflow of money for essential imports like gasoline and kerosene could steady production and prevent business collapse, urging government action to secure supplies.
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New York
Australia
LB. Lev
Lew
Levy
Postal stamps altered by postmaster on Long Howe Island
When postal rates rose, the Lont Howe Island postmaster marked some three half-penny stamps with the word two-pence. About 260 stamps were tampered. One sold at Harmer's for £7 10s. Feb. 2 in London.
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Lont Howe Island
Harmer
Elderly bettor wins big then dies from shock
Hamburg reports a startled elderly man who won 149 pounds from a ten shillings bet at the Farnsworth trotting track totalisator. He collapsed and died in a restaurant shortly after learning of his win.
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Hamburg
Farnsen
Madrid election amid Socialist boycott sparks wary hope
Madrid reports the cabinet dismisses the Socialist boycott claim and expects Independent Party candidates to contest the Chamber of Deputies. Officials anticipate about one hundred seats available, as February tensions rise over the terminations and martial affairs.
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Madrid
Death verdict exonerates motorist in Coventry man crash
In London on February 3 a coroner found Ralgh Eliott of Coventry died from a ruptured aorta caused by shock after a car hit him as he lay already dead. A jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes, exonerating the motorist.
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London
Ralgh Eliott
Coventry
Effiott
Debate over Governor General appointment in Australia
Melbourne reports a lengthy statement on the Sir Isaac Isaacs Governor-General appointment and related opinions by officials and legal figures. London notes delay, potential native-born replacements, and senators considering a High Commissioner role as talks prepare for a World Conference.
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Melbourne
Isaac Isaacs
Combined
Empire “Societies
Jame Barrett
Eshward Mitchell, KC
K. Fullagar
Tsaac Jan Hay
Garveror
London
House of Commons
Dominions
J H. Thomas
Pownall
Australia
High Commission
Thomas
Haydn ashes may return to Bergkirche mausoleum
The Haydn grave at Bergkirche in Eisenstadt Burgenland is set for a dignified reburial on the 200th birthday in 1932. Prince Esterhazy, long patron of the composer, plans a mausoleum in the church and a memorial tablet at his ancestral castle.
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Josef Haydn
Haydn
Centenary of steam navigation honors Fulton and Bell
The piece surveys early steam boat history noting Fulton and Bell as pivotal figures. It credits their vision and courage over technical feats, while acknowledging predecessors Fitch Rumsey Miller Stevens and Symington. Fulton’s 1807 Clermont and Bell’s 1812 Comet mark key milestones in steam propulsion history.
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Henry Bell
Ellom
Robert Fulton
New World
Fitch
Rumsee
Miller
Stevens
Symington
Fulton
Clermont
Bell
Comet
Clyde
Cathedral drama from Walpole novel staged in London
A dramatic adaptation of The Cathedral by Miss Marion Fawcett was produced in December at the Players Theatre in London. Norman V. Norman plays the Archdeacon with Geoffrey Clarke as the modernist Canon, facing Miss Christine Silverward as the Archdeacon’s wife. Other notable cast members include Ass Buena Bent, Frederick Cooper, Ethel Rausey, Atholl Fleming, Ormiston Miller, and Christine Lindsay. The piece marks the second Walpole novel brought to the stage, following The Man with a Wand Huntress, and is slated for future productions at the Aris.
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Hush Walpole
the Cathedral
Marion Fawcett
London
Players ‘Theatre
Norman V. Norman
Archdeacon
Geoffrey Clarke
Christine Silverward
Townsville visitors tour Tableland amid island hops
Wards friends and Misses Phil and Pansy visit Mrs Alley and family at Riverstone then call on Mr and Mrs H Moller. El Dorado Gordonvale hosts calls while plans include touring the Tableland before returning to Townsville. Freeman-Lawrence returns to Wrotham Park bus station after a stay at the Imperial. Captain Ellis of the Forestry Company stays at Hotel Pacifique. Sir Parer the aviator lodges at Hotel Pacific. Mrs Copeland returns to Ba Bund on Monday after two weeks with aunt Mrs McCarthy. Copeland’s faint daughter spent the summer school vacation with O Donnell family Mareeba, with Babin and Miss Mary O Donnell of Mareeba.
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Phil
Pansy
Townsville
Alley
Riverstone
H. Moller
Eldorado
Gordonvale
Freeman-Lawrence
Wrotham Park
Imperial Hotel
Ellis
Forestry Company
Pacife
Calling
Pawnwilly
Parer
Hotel Pacific
C. G. Copeland
Babind
M. J. McCarthy
Aex Copeland
Bern
O'Donnell
Mareeba
East Barron Social Celebrates Mr. Maxted Birthday
A pleasant social evening at Wi Fisher's residence in Barron honored Mr. C. Maxted's birthday. About 40 attendees enjoyed lanterns, decorations, games, cards, and dancing, with the host and guest toasted before a late finish and light refreshments served by the ladies.
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Fisher
Barron
C. Maxted
Farewell for Mr Murchison at Railway Refreshment Rooms
Railway staff in Tolga gathered to bid farewell to Mr Murchison on Friday in the Railway Refreshment Rooms. Mr Quilter spoke of his long Tolga stay, lamenting the final departure, and presented two silver mounted ink stands and a xylonite shaving outlet as tokens of regard. Mr Murchison expressed thanks and noted difficulty in leaving a place he had grown fond of.
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Atherton
Murchison
Obituary of Mrs H M Barrett in Cairns Age 73
Mrs H M Barrett of Babinda died in Cairns at 73. Born in England, she was highly respected in Babinda. Funeral moves from St John’s Church Cairns at 20 Velock this afternoon.
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HM. Barrett
Babinda
Cairns
England
St. John’s Church
Grey Street Bridge First Span Tilted Into Position
Brisbane February 5 the first span of the new Grey street bridge was tilted into position in pouring rain. The 238 ft long span with a central crown pin 77 ft above water weighed 41 200 tons and was raised by winches at about 25 ft per hour. Lord Mayor W A Jolly and council members witnessed the operation, praising contractor M Ke Horisbronk and the engineers. The second span will not be fitted for at least hs.
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Brisbane
Grey-street
Aml
W. A. Jolly
M. Ke Horisbronk
Africa weighs exchange impact of touring cricketers
NESBURG February 5 The African Cricket Board of Control weighs the financial effect of the forthcoming Australian tour. It fears a profitable tour could worsen exchange rates when repatriating funds to South Africa. The board will study profits in all aspects before issuing a communication.
Tunnel's Victim Follows Long Stay Down Calcutta Tunnel
Normal Smith chief engineer for the Calcutta Electric Supply tunnel project died after exceeding the safety limit while working under the River Moogle. Smith known for his popularity with the European community lingered past the hours despite warnings, per Australian Cable Service.
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Calcutta
Jon Cochrane and Sons
Smith
Britain Exports Hit by Adstralin Trade Shift
Trade figures show Britain's exports to Australia and other key markets dipping as Adstralin affects demand. In a 1900 comparison, exports include 99 units with varying models at a value around £6,900, while Britain’s top customers seek different lines and spare parts amid shifting markets.
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London
Britain
Australia
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