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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

8

This Afternoon and Tonight a Daring Screening Preview

A garbled cinema notice mentions several films and stars including Harding Theebway and Uli Maier plus Ralph Graves and Aitte Dawid Privand. It teases a radio feature Semar of Love and a double feature with talkie programs and stage names while promising further showings and a busy film slate.

Sealine Lewin Gem Finan Cowbrey Winton Clancy Murray Lanen Limiefelt Agwie Herrin Edward ‘Rweni Ain Harding Laniony Uli Maier Ralph Graves Aitte Dawid Privand Famvous Chet Iessare Heese Gilman Westers Sparsa Munch Aden Perttte Atk Telat Amd

Gaiety Theatre Screenings and Society Plot Details

A local note lists tonight's program at the Gaiety Theatre with a miniature golf act and a feature film titled High Society Fox plus a 3 act lineup. The plot follows Janet, a daughter of a prominent family, planning to elope with a nobleman as her world of wealth and society pressures collide. The cast includes Jaret Gagner and Charles Farrell with a supporting musical act.

Highs Society Fox Allaihong Jaret Charles. Farrell Piseies Farrell Arars

Tropical Theatre Presents Buster Keaton Feature

The Tropical Theatre screens Buster Keaton in Free and Easy with Dolores Costello and Andre Morrel as leads. The program features a comic sequence, songs, and the Metropole news reel, highlighting a light dramatic tone amid backstage studio scenes and showgirls.

Tropical Theatre Buster Keaton Ngs Eenael Baeryimare Fred Niblo Coal Bo de Mille Em Mhanager Dolores Costello Nat Andre Meranger Arlene Cupil Metrune Souml News

High Society Blues at the Aquatic Hall Saturday show

Janet Gaynor stars in High Lacety Blues a melodrama of wealth and family rivalries. Farrell family opposes a quarreling match while Julien Bresins Band backs the dance program at Owen Whittrick’s Box Office and Aquatic Hall listing entertainment for Saturday night.

Dhe Brliant Janet Gaynor Ea Parrell Farrell Lu Sismount Nakes Owen Whittick Sionel Ardantes Julien Bresins Duta Jae Lee Mir A. Eedan

Balkan Princess delights in Laurie Lyric Opera

The Laurie Lyric Operatic Society staged The Balkan Princess at Hiterman Hall to a well filled house. The performance featured Miss E Boyns and a strong cast, lavish costumes, and notable stagecraft with a promising reception for future shows. Support from The Love Orchestra and W. F. Millett guided an effective production.

Carus Laurie Hiterman Hall E Boyns KE Blicliffe He Opera He Mo Svendsen Ltd Shane Artedl Wlllayner Sergius Madge Ewan Charlady Iker George Mar'er Boris Joe Donnelly Try Butcher Freda Rollwagen Lady Walting Norma Holden Pred Browning Henri Browning Mr.Foster Gwe Koonce E. J. Bald Henze Falvey Herr Kuls EJ. Baldwin J. Wylie Balaria E. Boyns C O'Leary AW O'Leary R. Christensen Abet Moran Aml Mre Keegan Balara Stephague Serenius Cale Sofa

Innisfail Council Discusses Palmerston Lands Road Plan

Councillor Page urges government action to advance allocation for road access to the Palmerston lands amid talks on Tableland road links. Officials debate benefits for ratepayers, rail competition, and regional development with comments on land suitability and long‑stalled surveys.

Afinisner Palmerston Lands Tsia Diorrey CSUN Mmilisa Mila

Palmerston lands funding push for settlement scheme debated

The Council considered applications to government for funds to develop Mills Millaa and the Palmerston lands. A motion sought £15000 for construction paving the way for settlement, with surveys to proceed urgently. Additional requests totaled £50000 for Innis fail, with the measure carried.

A. J Draper Cairns Ned Witham Wilay Midlas Millaa Cella Jones Langghte Charman Palmerston Commonwealth Milla Palmerston Arcs Couneilier James Innis

Miss Heather Murray Passes Subjict Subject

Miss Heather Murray a boarder at Somer Pr Renbane tare Higi has passed subject. Miss Molly Colietrm visited Elisas pesteriay Mexdasnies J Denford and C Mex of Mossman who have been passing Matron Givddom St Antara ital leave this evening's train for an extended stay in the capital cities. George Humphries of the Rail Department Cairne has been visiting Hiribane Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide and retired on last evening's mail train.

Ees Heather Murray Molly Colietrm Elisas J Denford C Mex Mossman Antara Ital Newee George Humphries Cairne Sydney Melbourne Adelaide

Tobacco Prices Rise as Duty Increases Across South

The Federal Government raises tobacco duties causing price changes in all cut and plug tobaccos in the South starting Wednesday. Australian grown Sun, High, and Waratah tobaccos are not affected.

Meriday Cairns Australan

French Agriculture in Low Spirits as Prices Slip

Paris January report notes French agriculture faces gloom with stock under production costs. Peasants lose 20 to 25 francs per quintal on wheat while a government push seeks price reductions elsewhere. The speaker warns of potential remedies that may raise living costs, urging consumer relief.

Paris

Mexico Earthquake Kills One and Injures Four

A Mexico City earthquake caused at least one death and four injuries. Rescuers searched affected areas while officials urged calm as aftershocks were reported. Local authorities coordinated emergency response and aid distribution.

Mexico City

Advertised Events Sell Items At Friday Auction

Auctioneer Spt Tales will sell on aera Caytans Swyer No 109 fake Ween w day Friday January 18 at processcold farpiters and effects.

Spt Tales Aera Caytans Swyer

Tractor Demonstration Praise for New Tiller at Grithn Farm

An exhibition held by Messrs Carns Mators Conant at Fort Griffiths Gordian showcased a new tractor model. Farmers praised its performance and results, with a follow up demonstration planned at Babin farm at 2 pm. The device reportedly eliminates wheel slip and adapts to almost any tractor type.

Messrs Carns Mators Conant Ft. Grithn Fusic Babin

Lone Baby on a Train From Margate to Victoria Station

An 18 month old boy placed on a Margate train with a label saying he would be met by a woman at Union Street Blackfriars Road was found at Victoria with no one to meet him. Police investigated closures as officers sought the missing guardian.

Margate Xsard Victoria Station Union Street Blackfriars Road London “News-Chronicle Victoria Aires

Torpid Liver and Mood Tied in Medical Ad Notice

An old health ad links irritability to a sluggish liver and describes headaches coated tongue and fatigue. It touts pinkettes as a remedy with gentle laxatives and liver regulators sold by chemists and stores.

Moonlight Extension Boat Launch by Methodist Aide

The Methodist Church aids a moonlight excursion launching at 8 o'clock Friday night January 2 from the Boat Jetty. Proceeds go to church funds.

Milanese Women’s Wear Deeply Discounted

Readable fragments show dramatic price cuts on Milanese vests bloomers and lace items. Mentions of pink and sky colors with reductions on women’s undergarments and dresses priced around early 20th century figures.

S/iL Sliis Lave Iummed Itaneve Stadou Elcomers

Footwear Specials and Boots In Daily Sale Cargos

Daily shoe sale advertises Dunlop Perduay winter sand shoes in multiple sizes 5 to 10. Box Calf shoes welted and Sabapes quality guaranteed. Burman Guttapercha Sanadian Work Boot with rubber soles and enhanced tongue. Castle Brand Tancalf shoes and various discounts. dates noted as today and tomorrow.

Watersight Tongue Cossacks Standart Screwed Ieee Castle Brand Carras

Men’s Clothing Department Specials Today

Bargain sale on shirts, singlets, and sportswear with prices in today’s sale. Includes Peter Pan collar shirts, navy cotton jacky howe singles, khaki drill sleeveless, striped cambri tourist shirts, and natural cotton singlets with reduced tags. Various sizes and discounts marked today only.

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