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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

8

Vaudeville Show At Tropical Theatre Promises Mixedacts

The Tropical Theatre presents a vaudeville program including a two part comedy, travelogues, singing and dancing acts, trained animals, and a star film feature. The lineup features stars like Bill Davis and Jim Slade, with a dramatic subplot involving Randall's mine and a murder twist. Patrons are urged to buy tickets early for the night’s events and the Strand Theatre’s later screenings.

Tack Mullall Jaittar Somerly Tropical Jet Mil Tey Jarmes Fingysoun Ala d’Avril Nita’ Marten Eddieton Jay Eaten Arcobats Seals Iearen Bill Davis Fale Hill, Jr Jim Slade Ats Bill Hinds Les Bill Slade Randall Side Nita Bax Bhans Wuilttck’s

The Underworld Night Show At Palace Tonight

Palace Tonight presents a melodrama filled with gangster intrigue. The plot centers on the murder of Buck Mulligan by Bull Weed after tensions with Fethers. A Swiss Valais setting appears in a brief flashback involving a Roman legionary.

Bull” Weed Mulligan Umderworld Champsen Valais

New Year Dance at Edge Hill Glows with Praise

New Year Eve gathering at Edge Hill Regess Association drew about 200 attendees. The floor decor and dress made the event highly praised with a festive midnight welcome and a final sing along after a supperful.

Edge Hill MLC Mr. Webb Ar. Thaine

Strong NSW chase as Queensland leads in Sheffields Shield

Sydney January 2 The Sheffields Shield match NSW versus Queensland on day three saw NSW at 457 in reply to Queensland 435. Davidson paced NSW with 38 and Jordan 39 while McCoombe and Nicholls led Queensland bowling. By stumps NSW 3 for 228 with Thompson 76 and Nothling 37, Queensland leading first innings by 22 runs.

Sydney N. Wales Queensland New and Wales Reu Censland Jordan Ratcliffe Nothling Thurlow Brew Davidson Bensted N.S. Wales New South Wates Rowe Avidson O'Connor Morris McCoombe Nicholls McCabe Fairfax Thompson Heldsman Gough

London Health Conference Attends Canned Foods Debate

Sir Arbuthnot Lane warns at the Municipal Health Conference that home canned fruits harm health. Dr A Levinestone holds aloft a tin of peaches claiming canned produce weakens manhood and stresses nutrition.

London Arbuthnot Lane A. Levinestone England Ackson Thurlow Ahfas Brew Adon Ty Amie Amirew O'Connor Thompson Ahling Nicholis Bensted Ty Thompson Conner Rowe Videon Stpel Morris

Bootlegger ownership questioned in Sydney inquiry

Brisbane January 2 The inquiry into the ownership of the racehorse Bootlegger was adjourned after witnesses described a scheme to transfer the horse for cash. Sydney Seeney, tied to the deal, faced claims of involvement in a promissory note and pressure to pull the horse from racing. A later incident saw men and a woman break into Bootlegger’s yard and spirit the horse away, injuring stable hand Sydney Seeney.

Brisbane Taccherse Qehc W. S. Seewy Cleiman Mr. Wolfe A. Keeble Seeney Keeble Mick Ryan Sydney Kelso Randwick Witness Darlinghurst Wolfe Seetey Oney Mr. McGill Rootlegger Snell Deagon Sydney Seeney Sandgate

Socialisation fails in Tasmanian mine dispute at Catamaran valmine

In Hobart on December 31 miners at Catamaran valmine Southport claim union rates cannot be earned under current pay, seeking 28 shillings per ton rather than 23 9. Directors say change impossible and consider handing mine to workers, who oppose that. Work halted for conference as pumps stop and water rises.

Hobart Valmine Southport

Damages Assessed From Nanking Outrage Plans

Investigations into the damage inflicted on Britons and Americans during the Nanking outrages last year are complete. Britain's share is about £200,000 and the United States about £40,000, with rulings detailing compensation for harmed citizens.

Britain America

Town and Country Guests and Departures in Cairns Area

Ayr visitors Toomey and Mrs Stevenson depart after a family visit. Mrs Reeves, a former Cairns District Hospital medical officer, leaves for the South. Miss Ormsby recovers from a Portuguese man o war sting and leaves. Mrs Drynan and Miss Mowridge visit Beaudesert and return by Friday. Principal J E Bullen enjoys Mareeba visit. Innisfail staffer Noone assigned to London returns. Harry Pawsey departs to Mareeba then Herberton.

Cairns Innisfail Old Country Harry Pawsey Mareeba Herberton

Stratford Bridge Meeting To Discuss Barron River Span

An advertisement invites Stratford residents to gather at 11.30 am on Sunday the 6th to consider preserving the Barron River bridge. After a prior section was rebuilt, inspection shows the remaining section may be unsafe and a meeting led by the Stratford Bridge Committee chairman seeks broad attendance.

Stratford Barron River

Sugar Rebates Set by Export Committee in Melbourne

The Export Sugar Committee fixes rebates in Melbourne. Fruit products benefit from a rebate of £ 14 13s 0d, while all other goods receive £ 21.

Melbourne

Drowning at Terrigal Claims Woman Reader Florence Woods

In Terrigal a 34 year old woman, Florence Woods, was swept out by an undertow and drowned. A rescue attempt by Miss Rona Sterling failed as she was forced to release the swimmer.

Sydney Terrigal Florence Woods Rona Sterling

Unions Bluff Exe Labour Leader Charge

London report says Philip Snowden criticizes the National Federation of Textile Unions for backing wool textile safeguards as a sly tactic. He claims the union committee staged a report with insincere intent to appease employers while masking wage-cutting pressure.

London Philip Snowden M.P National Federation of Textile Union Ding Arden Federation

New York Governors Roosevelt and Smith Bid Farewell

January 1 in Albany marked the inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt as New York governor while outgoing Governor Al Smith ended four terms of service and began private life. A military parade passed by the executive mansion as crowds cheered Smith, who appeared moved during his farewell to staff and aides.

New York Albany Franklin Roosevelt New York State al Smith Executive Mansion Roosevelt Smith

Novelty and Patent 1 Bar Shoes with Vamps and Heels

A catalog segment lists several 1-Bar SHOE styles including Peach Cali with brown cream plait vamp, Newest Patent I-Bar with cut out sides in grey black, Neat Black Patent 1-Bar with fat purple calf strap, Novelty Black Patent inset on vamp with purple sid e heel, and Latest Walking SHOE in dark brown Croc calf with buckle and covered sports heel round toe.

Grey Court

Ladies' Sports Shoes Featured with Crepe Soles

A shopper’s roundup of ladies footwear highlighting 1 bar golf shoes in tan and dark calf, thick crepe rubber soles and heels, walking and sport styles with buckles straps and ventilated uppers. Includes various dates and styles across tan, white, and grey finishes.

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