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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
4
A fragmentary Australian page lists a string of Cairns dentists solicitors architects and other professionals with addresses and phone numbers. It ends with a report that Matthew MacFarlane was crushed to death by a tram at Milton Allway, with a skull injury noted in a brief death description.
A clash of promotional notes describes Fox's new The Elevynth Hour featuring a mix of submarines, fast boats and planes with star actors like Richard Tuck and Alan Hole. The program includes a first rate comedy Kinky and news and orchestra acts. Night screenings at Movralan's venue begin 7:30 pm with a packed schedule and charity auction for St Moniens Church.
Paris February 9 Lacoste defeats opponent to claim tennis champions title at the covered courts in a dramatic final. Outcome boosts Lacoste's standing in international play.
A local event at Oudtellowe Hall is planned for tonight with fancy dress and a fire display. Proceeds go to Queen Attin and Mine Bun We Wilks, featuring a melodian choirs and a series of performances by various acts.
Gordonvale correspondent reports a lively local cricket match between Gordonvale A and SB teams with strong youth participation and calls for better facilities. The piece also notes community support, ground conditions, and a push to fund new equipment amid adult apathy. In sailing news Hobart hosts the first heat of the Forster Cup as Queensland entrants vie for top placements in light winds.
An athletics program for district schoolchildren is announced for Monday in Norm ent Park. The event features two district championships for girls with distances set on the football ground and medals to be awarded. The head masters plan the program for February and invite participation from students aged over fourteen.
Reported on a home return where PING POND and the Rovers claimed a win. The chaotic play and muddled phrases hint at a late stage contest affecting standings with players and coaches unnamed.
A letter argues against a single show in Atherton and proposes rotating major agricultural events among Cairns Atherton Ravenshoe and Townsville. It urges better regional spread to boost farming, market gardens and cane production while keeping clear of crowding rival exhibitions.
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