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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

6

Palace Theatre program review and cast highlights

A fragmented notice details a mixed program at the Palace Theatre featuring costumed acts, Berlin performances, and a drama with Reeve and Joan Bennett. It notes Lilyan Tastmar and other performers, plus a Jubilee Singers segment and a night schedule including a dance act and a carnival event on Friday.

Berlin Omer Cole Cnary Birwuth-talcomg Waeder- Ld Martaelas Reeve Richatan Aaidtley Joan Bennett Lilyan Tastmar Ampeet Al-Tahhing Abd Orang Delhi Monel Thrsier

Silent Film Review Scene Plays With English Love Plot

A 1920s film feature is described with a wealthy Texas mill owner and his wife amid a voyage to England for a cotton mill venture. Jim Rogers and a cast including Frank Albertson and Maur ere Sullivan are noted, along with English leads. The revue promises supporting acts and short pieces, with Movietone News and Australian sections.

Texas England Jim Rogers Reeutsally Frene Heichte Rewers Frank Albertson Maurere F Sullivan Fix Movietone Puvant and Deack

The Hate Ship at Tropical Theatre Tonight

At the Tromeal Theatre the Tropical venue offers a varied program including The Hate Ship a British production with a yacht setting and a plot of ruthless rivals. The show features English dialogue, subtle humor, and musical numbers as Jameson Thomas and colleagues portray a cunning scheme to seize money from plotters.

Tromeal Theatre Jameson Thomas

Venice and London stage a shifting, playful film world

The narrative moves between London and Venice with Matia Corda, a Venice singer, amid scenes in the canals. Milton Sills hints at gym scenes as a means to veer toward vehemence while light moments punctuate the tropical setting. Prize winners announced during Tropical Talkie interval include Mr and Mrs A J Angyee of Cairns and Mr H V Herschel.

Lion Hunter Mickey Bath Owen Whittick’s Hides Tropical Theatre A. J. Angyee Mulgrave Road Cairns HV. Herschel Abbott-street

Trocadero Golf Cuts Miniature Golf Charges Today

The Trocadero offers reduced miniature golf rates during Hay sessions starting today. The popular Tree course has seen record attendance last week, with the course taxed to accommodate many players all day and evening. The hazards pose a challenge even to skilled golfers. The course will stay open all day today through night.

Victorians Take Lead In Sheffield Shield Clash

Melbourne January 4 Victoria builds a 111 run lead over South Australia after first innings. Oakley scores 108, his first Shield century, with a 214 minute innings as Carlton and Lee support. South Australia’s Nitschke opens, Blackie then Barnet take key wickets as Victorian bowling tightens. First innings scores: Victoria 275, South Australia 275? Wait details show incomplete.

Melbourne Victoria South Australia Birge Kings Oakley Hie Arigament Carlton Lee Harris Nitschke Harks Nitachke Blackie Barnet

Races at Aspendale Result In Mixed Outcomes

January 4 Aspendale Melbourne turf results show multiple race finishes with close margins and varied betting. Winners include Mardle Romeo, Sassaby, Great Thought, Dark Dawn, and Walter Scott with tight separations and times ranging from 1.55 to 3.47. Other contenders listed include Wakerife, Royal Bias, Comic Prince, and Sea Flight among numerous entries.

Jewish Bathhouse Accident Leaves Eighteen Fatally Hurt

A sudden, terrible incident at an Aumratian Cable Service facility near Lwoo injures eighteen women fatally and twenty more are hurt as the building is destroyed. Authorities investigate causes.

Amy Johnson Reaches Liege in Winter Flight

Miss Amy Johnson lands at Remar aerodrome following the Meuse. Weather hampered progress but Liege hotel arrangements were secured by aerodrome officials. She plans to resume flight in the morning.

Liege Amy Johnson Remar Amy Meuse

Amy Johnson May Fly From China to Australia

London reports Miss Amy Johnson has not fixed her return plan and may attempt a flight to Australia from China. She seeks permission to cross Russia and met Marianne Sokolaikoff, wife of the ambassador, for route guidance. Johnson departed in a green leather outfit and carried a stone gifted in Australia.

London Jan Amy Johnson Australia China Rat Brush Russia Marianne Sokolaikoff Amy

German Enthusiasm Over Miss Johnsons Safe Arrival

Report of Miss Any Johnson arriving after a drifted course causing a descent near a cottage field. Locals aided her, she proceeded to Bertin then Warsaw next morning at 9. Sir Eric Geddes, once prominent, is noted aged 53 and described work hours.

Johnnson Wiahtfal Loebe Bertin Warsaw Eric Geddes Goring

Prospecting State Aid Funding for Unemployed Miners

Brisbane June 2 The Minister for Mines Mr B A Atherton said today that about half of the 10000 pounds set aside for this year’s unemployment relief for prospectors has been spent. Some 300 men benefited from both funds, with Charters Towers district alone reporting nearly 200 workers receiving allowances. Benefits run 24 shillings per week for married men and 30 shillings for single men.

Brisbane B.A. Atherton Andy Charters Towers

Perths sea serpent lands at Cottere Beach

A sea serpent was landed at North Cottesloe Beach near Perth on January 4. Seamen saw the creature ride the surf and pull it ashore. The snake like body wriggled on the sand before dying minutes later. The rear half missing, taken by a shark, length uncertain. Colour described as silvery. Government expert unavailable for examination due to holidays.

Perth Western Australia Cottere Beach Cottesloe R_ Athimsoey

Rationing Controversy Hits NSW Coal Fields and Shops

In Sydney and suburbs workers protest the state government move to end rationing. Coal field employees oppose abolition, while many shop assistants join the wave of discontent. Some firms have begun dismissing staff as part of the upheaval.

Sydney Forse AL Senate

Local visits and farewells mark Cairns trip scene

Ken TC Kertike and Stes Reenbe visit Cairns for several days as Ken Ward returns to Hesberton. The Misws Paulsen stay with Mrs Mills on Lake Street, while Mr and Mrs Binwrose and Camp with four children from Herberton spend New Year by Cairns.AL J Draper Ltd honors S J Fourra leaving after four years service with a gold wristwatch and a company cheque. Norman Draper commends the staff link and wishes Fourre prosperity.

Ken TC Kertike Eefabah AL J. Draper Ltd S.J. Fourra Estrem Fourre Norman Draper

Cairns Bowling Club Carnival Dance Friday Night

Cairns Bowling Club announces a plain and fancy dress carnival to be held on Friday night January 19. There will be dancing under electric light with Brestin's Band in attendance. Light supper at 10.30. Prizes for best costume and best couple. Public encouraged to attend. Tables available for bridge parties.

Brestin

Union AGM Set For January on Esplanade

The annual general meeting of the union is scheduled for Monday January 12 at Motor Boat Chief House Esplanade. The agenda includes election of officers for the current year and general business.

Chih House Esplanade Yam Sharp

Thornburgh and Black Heath College Meeting Notice

Thornburgh and Black Heath covsting of Past and Present students will meet at Me A W Frastamann residence Cairns corner Mc Leod and Charles streets at 745 cet Tuesday evening. January All members requested to be present. The animal general meeting of contributors to Walsh District Hospital will be held in the secretary's Tevigehank on Wednesday January 21 at 8 pm. Business to consider the statement report of the general committee and tran Ret any general business.

Walsh District Hospital Tevigehank Wednesay

Aquatics Chit Championship Handicap Event Details

The plicangs for the Chit Championship list Sylvan Tit Memory wine as the Saxon Cup title Handicap winner. Matva Valmar trails memory with 148 points. Cie. Vacticulars will appear later.

Betting Tax Debate Prompts Rethink of Punter Burden

Sydney report says new government plan may drop the two shilling tax on winning bets. Clergy oppose the tax’s impact on small bettors and lobby for relief. Officials hint at reduced prize money and revised stakes as new arrangements are prepared. Moorefield Club cancels the God Cup 300 a year event on January 17 and replaces it with a Moorefield Mile.

Asas Moorefield

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