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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

8

Palace Tonight Presents War Comedy at Palace Theatre

The Palace screens Behind the Front a wartime comedy with Wallace Heery Raymond Hatton and Mary Brian, praised for its humor amid army life. The program also features Hearnd I p and other attractions, plus the special Miss Australia 1927 competition and gifts. midweek entries by Viola Dane and Ted Howes.

Palace Theatre Packer Audiener Tyeren Parsmeauit Conhd Theatre Dutty Miebt Marely Wallace Heery Raymond Hatton Mary Brian Keen Hc Ape Peenes Althetah Miler Mary Brian Cros Jl Hatten Teater Conklin YMCA Bint

Mazlin Household Goods Sale Prices Revealed

A fragmentary advertisement lists numerous textiles and domestic items with their usual and sale prices. Items include Osman Shirting, unbleached and colored sheeting, calico, pillowcases, dowlas, towels, madras fabrics, linen damask, flannelette, and harness curtain materials. Prices range from 1 shilling to several shillings, highlighting emphasis on sales and discounts. The dense list reflects a general store sale from a period catalog.

Jeloral Madras Wang Brien Aji Sale Plain FLAIN Ea Plain Wil Pat E Usast Col Fugi Uocust Osman Zefhyr SALE A. Lalck

Great Love and Cavalier At Tropical Theatre

A Trop­ical Theatre review lauds Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production The Great Love and The Cavalier as fresh, clean comedies with lively plots. It highlights a love triangle involving a young doctor and a circus elephant, charming performances, and a Costa Rica bound voyage segment. The piece notes the serial lineup and overall entertaining mix with favorable tone.

Mucya Tor Young Ncaa Costa Bianca Amg Binmnat Gael M. Low Cary Jin

Money Talks in London on Uncertain Election Outcome

London dispatch reports uncertain signals as a major party plan and campaign funding clash ripple through the scene. Key figures and groups are named, with financial figures and dates hinting at shifts ahead of a pivotal vote.

Tableland departure note for Ingham resident Harris

Mr Harris Ingham will leave for the Tableland tomorrow. The fragment mentions Mrs Davidson and McLead Street and references locations CA and LA. Additional legible terms include hospital and street names, but the text is largely garbled and uncertain.

The Clerk of the Weather and the Four Winds Tale

A whimsical tale follows the Clerk of the Weather who seeks to please all by bringing rain or sun as the four winds rush with demands. When drought scorches crops and people cry for relief, the Clerk finally returns to his post, learning balance matters more than pleasing everyone.

Bobby Miie Dina

Witnesses recount fatal motorcycle collision and arrest

The record details a crash between a motorcycle with a sidecar and a motor car. Witnesses say the car drove away after the impact. Claude Lomer died after being found by the roadside and taken to hospital. Police documented statements, examined the bike, and arrested the accused Albert A. based on the investigations and testimonies from witnesses including Lowrey and Cheshire. The incident involved a headlight condition, speed observations, and the car's path from the railway toward the town.

Mamed Claude Lomer Albert A Mamalcnakees Iled Wheeas Lainsfall Dorothy Anderson Asoe Lowrey Slager Alo Pieg Margaret Cheshire Kihy McMahon Edward Ryan Violet Amory Misa Cheshire

Deaths: Frank Kollmann 70 in Innisfail hospital

Innisfail January 11 reports the death of Frank Kollmann aged 70 in hospital. A native of Germany, he came to Australia years ago as a sailor, settled on land in the Reenthaering area, later moved near Waterside for work, and died after a period of illness. He leaves a large family. LIBMORE January 11 notes Canon Ateon of the Brot of Our Saviour of New Wee dies aged 55 and will be interred at Kyoghe.

Innisfail Frank Kollmann Autralia Reenthaering Ian Christma Libmore Mae Kyoghe

The Metal Market January 11 report

Copper prices closed with varied quotes around 27 to 28 pence per unit, while tin and other metals showed modest shifts. American elect: 13.2 cents, with minor changes across the market reflecting demand and currency effects.

Woon's HARES and New Goods Advertised

Fragmentary advertisement notes Woon's HARES, stock descriptions, and new items like REXONOLAS and Fiuhe Tellier Meuline. Mentions prices per copy and invites inspection, selling conditions unclear. Readers see terms SOLD FOR OR EASY IT.

Woon PUGH Rexonolas Wwe

Denim trouser sale with bulk quantities announced

An old newspaper fragment advertises denim trousers in bulk with a sale price for 56 pairs and dark cotton twist fabric for 11 pairs, noting double sewn seams and belt hinges. The illegible text suggests warehouse stock and pricing details, implying a promotional notice from a retailer.

Sears KE Price

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