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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
8
An essay discusses avoiding sex jealousy in marriage and arguing that strong friendship between spouses could prevent most divorces. It cites Ethel Mannin and a London Sunday Express piece, exploring emotional needs, intimacy, and the dangers of conflating friendship with romantic demands.
The text argues that recognizing friendship within marriage strengthens the union beyond physical desire. It critiques modern couples who prioritize social regard over true companionship and urges honoring the deeper bond as the path to monogamy and lower divorce rates.
The dahlia, a New World flower first noted by Aztecs, traveled to Europe via Francisco Hernandez and Spain. Its name comes from Andreas Dahl, with show type dahlias rising in 19th century Europe and the Pacific Coast, spreading to the Atlantic Seaboard. Now the flower dominates autumn displays with color variety and large blooms, inspiring widespread clubs and ongoing breeding efforts.
The Tropical Theatre schedules a 2:15 matinee with Buffalo Bill in Desert Demon and Ken Maynard in The Red Raiders, plus a comedy and educational gazette. Karl Dane stars in Circus Rookies and Pola Negri's Three Sinners headlines tonight with director Rowland V. Lee and cast including Paul Lukas and Olga Badanova. Lya de Putti stars in Manon Lescaut with a Palace Concert Orchestra included for a full evening.
A Saturday program at Tropical Theatre presents Sally in Our Alley with Shirley Mason as Sally Williams, a homeless girl who helps her mother and faces social ascent. The bill also features The Red Raiders, a pre Civil War western war drama led by Ken Maynard, plus a rollicking Pearl Divers cartoon. Ray Dudley conducts the musical program with box plans at Whittick's and the Strand Hotel.
Canberra Orchestra presents a Monday street dance at Aquatic Hall with Brett Myuste performing. Prizes await for the enchre and dancing starts promptly at 8 pm.
A brief directory entry notes Kenneth J Ward LDQ Dental Surgeon located above A C B Abbott Street in Cairns. The listing references Cloutier and Goldfinch as past associated firms.
Mr J Millican of Yurgaburra, engineer with the Main Roads Commission, and Gearts stay at Hides Flat while Mr and Mrs Joe Sharpe of Innis spend a few days in Cabins. The First Can Company Girl Guides met at St John’s Parish Hall for a farewell to Norma Favell who leaves Monday for the State Camp in Victoria. Sister Gunther of Babinda District Hospital visited Gordonvale over New Year. Reverend Hohe entertained Matron Edwards and Cairns District Hospital nursing staff at St John’s Reetery for a social evening with dancing games and charades. Carlton House hosted Christmas Eve with Father Christmas handing toys to children. Mrs Gilmour notes Mr Horst departs soon on extended overseas holiday. Mr W Sykes presented a silver cigarette case from friends. Invited guests included Mrs Walton Mr and Mrs Macmillan Captain Bartram Captain Nichols King James and Mrs Travers (Innisfail).
Twenty Guides from Second Company Gi Guides met for an indoor camp at Kuranda Hotel last weekend. A hostel wing was reserved, meals were cooked by the guides, and thanks are given to Miss Munro and Miss Martin for contributing costs and helping to arrange the event.
A schedule of religious services for January 1929 across churches including Holy Communion and Sung Eucharist at Holy Trinity Fletcher. evening and morning worship at North Church and St Andrew's. prayers at Gordonvale Church of England. Gospel service at Apostolic Faith Mission. and Sunday services at Babinda Presbyterian with morning, afternoon, and evening times and ministers named.
Ottawa reports a historic treaty signing by Premier McKenzie King acting for His Majesty and U S Minister Phillip Phillips. The accord governs increased water diversion at Niagara Falls for power and funds remedial works to preserve the falls’ beauty and cataract.
Germany reports an uptick in unemployment in December with overall totals for the nation climbing. Berlin officials note higher jobless figures across sectors, signaling a slowdown in the economy as the new year begins.
A brief listing shows L D Q O'Brien from Northwestern University Chicago and Penn University Philadelphia alongside Toronto and Cairns connections. The entry notes a dental surgeon role associated with AMP Buildings and a local Cairns address on Abbott Street, phone 202.
Men s wool grey under flannels in sizes S M and OS available today 4 11. Bond s gauze singlets short sleeves come in sizes 36 to 44 priced 2 11. Natural cotton singlets short sleeves durable in wear offered in sizes 36 38 40 with prices 2 6 2 8 and 2 11.
A listing describes men's attire including sleeveless singlets priced at 40 each with a heavy vat finish, two pocket shirts noted for durability, work trousers with belt loops, and daily bottoms. Also advertised are dark fawn Colton Twist trousers with hip pockets and side straps, available in stout sizes.
Week end bargains feature mens narrow belt with patent buckle Tan Geer 10 day sale. Fancy Broadway ties in assorted styles offered today at low price. Bond fancy silk socks for men in checks two for 6 pence pair. Wide elastic garters in assorted colours and white. Elastic armlates rustless fit advised.
LIGBY Desque Watertight Cossacks standard screwed Bonhide W Cert Cossacks stout soles reinforced Back Counters 17/6 Fai Plain Mb Boxnhide Derby Boots leather lined Men’s Canecutlers Boots Boxhide 4 Watertight tongues standard screwed soles 17/0 Pair Black Brown Boots welt soles narrow toe shape good fitting to clear Today at 12/6 Pair
Ad lists various ladies’ shoes in multiple styles and trims including patent one-bar shops, sandal and heel options with sizes 7 to 10, and brand names like Flesh Champistiic Sunrise Tes de Rose and White. The copy emphasizes fashionable looks and affordable pricing across several shoe models.
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