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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1929

Page

6

Glen Hell Again Triumphs at The Strand Tonight

The Strand Hotel screens a double bill featuring Glen Hell in Telling The World alongside The Fight Post reel. Ken Maynard appears in To-day's matinee at 4:15 with The Scarlet and The House of Maracy. Spectators are promised top combat scenes and a full night of Western and novelty acts.

Haimes Nimrank Bps Hi Specators Segere Exac Rackus Earth eRedia Strand Ken Maynard of the Scarlet

Final Screening at Palace Theatre Tonight and Saturday

A noisy program features The Cohens and Kellys spoofing in various acts plus Richard Dix in Warming Up at the Palace Theatre. Also advertised are a Railway Band show on March 1st and 2nd, a novelty dance act, and a dance orchestra with male dancers.

Bebe Richard Dix Palace Theatre Sando

Fooslight Excursion Details at Monica's Church Pond

An excursion to Monica's Church Pond will be organized by Fooslight Excursion. The event aims to explore coastal Saints of the Harbour and identify the most interesting figures or legends associated with the site.

Monica

State Public Works Plan Noted In Canberra Brief

Canberra report notes for State Public Works and to assist some program aims. Limited readable details mention February 17 and official context.

£79020 Wanted. Commontentth to issue funds soon

Earle Page stated that this issue is being prepared by the Commontentth in line with an approved plan and will proceed once the £7,000,000 target appears in sight. The note indicates urgency in securing the stated amount.

Earle Page

Fern display and railway workers visit Mareeba scene

A curious fern of the staghorn variety is shown on the Mareeba railway platform while the local stamping industry welcomes several Mareeba railway men returning home with their families after a lengthy southern seaside respite. Visitors include Mr Pastis and Mr Hastie, formerly stationed at Atherton and Chillagee, amid ongoing work at Mungana.

Staghorn Mareeba That Pastis Staionseenee Cheters Towers Hastie Atherton Chillagee

Rumor Disproved by Roma Oil Bore

February 18 Rome area reports rumors that granite was struck in the Roma Oil Corporation's No. 2 bore. Core inspection shows the cores are shale and sandstone only, disproving the rumor. Testing of oil and gas sands is recommended from a 3600-foot depth, with setting to proceed.

Roma Roma Oil Corporation

Innisfail Court Session Highlights Wage Dispute

The Innisfail hearing centers on a wage dispute under the Wages Act. Attorneys debate contract terms and timing of payments while the defendant, reportedly injured, is in hospital. The judge considers a stay of execution as proceedings continue.

Vendeleur Vandeleur Mr. Aitkin McNamee Mr. McNamee Aitkin

Loan of £100,000 to Brisbane Council for relief

Brisbane City Council accepted a government loan of 100000 pounds to relieve unemployment in the metropolitan area. The loan bears 5.4 percent interest, repayable over 40 years, for permanent works like drainage and water channeling. Government also bought the Water Sewerage Department offices in Albert Street for 50900 pounds, with most of the payment to be applied to the council’s indebtedness.

Brisbane Albert Street City Council

Cairns Fresh Food Supply Ad

Local advertisement for fresh fish and seafood items including herrings rabbits and small goods. Mentions daily stock and specials in a period newspaper style.

Cairns

Inspector Mann Visits Silkwood for Official Business

Mrs Davis returns to town by tomorrow's mail after years as a guest of Mrs Upper, Miss Noone plans a visit to America, D O'Hara returns from Brisbane aboard the Bombala, Cairns Country Women push good work, and travelers are urged to stop at the restful rendezvous for information.

Inspector Mann Silkwood Kr. H. Davis Someville Cairns Neemth MacDonnell Zealand

Bridge Party At HotelPti Smith Feeds Guests

Thursday evening at the Hotel Pti Smith hosted a lively bridge party with Mrs and a guest list including M Mann Hi a Rrpe Jemens J Rollwagen T Boland Keeneny Lor don Hunter Purcell Ham Franiding Mellahon M Speed Jet son and Miss Averil Mann. The mood featured a graceful Antignon centerpiece and competitive card play throughout the event.

P.t.i Smith Fe M * Mann Hi A Rrpe Jemens J Rollwagen T. Boland Keeneny Lordon Hunter Purcell Ham- Franiding Mellahon M. Speed Jetson

University Senate Election Closed on March

The Brisbane council reports the University Senate election concluded on March amid routine oversight. University officials noted the outcome and thanked participants for their involvement in the electoral process.

Brisbane Council of University of Ten University Senate

Supreme Court grants bankruptcy and sequestration orders

In Townsville the Supreme Court before Justice Douglas heard applications for bankruptcy and sequestration. A judgment creditor, jockey Thomas net ac tamale, sought an order for E2007 15/4 including costs against Al Short hawker. Hollis Hopkins and Co Ltd pursued Charles Edwin Short for £79 5/10 plus costs 16/6 and interest 2/10/8. orders issued. Separately a sequestration order was issued against Cairns carpenter Christopher Buttrell.

Supreme Court Douglas Risa ‘Thomas Tamale al Short Townsville Hawker Hollis Hopkins and Co., Ltd Charles Edwin Short Justice Douglas Christopher Buttrell Cairns Carpenter

Local sports item unclear headline

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cloutier and a late arrest or event near Kent. No clear date, location, or outcome is readable to form a solid summary.

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