Castles in the air and bright revues mix with cricket score
The piece mixes theatrical chatter about "Queen High" and "Children of Pleasure" with a note on Don Bradman scoring 223 not out in Brisbane. It mentions crowds at Saturday shows and venues including Hides's Hotel and the Post Office Hotel as performers like Laurens Sr and Jeanette Macald promise lively entertainment.
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Fursiah
Mera Simahine
Charles Angeles
Stadica
Goldwyn
Laurens
Don Bradman
West Indies
Brisbane
Bradman
Gemini
Cairne
Proma. Wal
Caloe
Jeanette Mactald
Hides's
Post Office
Unclear fragmentary text about a Saturday dance event
The readable portion mentions a dance on Saturday night with a pay one for all offer. It references people and actions but the text is fragmented and lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Tropical Theatre Presents Second Choice and All Talking Program
The Tropical Theatre shows this afternoon and tonight with Warner Bros production Second Choice starring Dolores Costello as a modern flapper entangled in a hasty marriage. Supporting cast includes Chester Morris Jack Mulhall Edna Murphy and Anna Chence. Short acts feature Theis the Nick of Time Reese Williams Magginette Watts and Gilbert and a memorable hand-me-down act. On Saturday The Squall headlines an all talking program with plans at Whitticks Hides Hotel and Theatre office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Brothers
Dolores Costello
Thi
Miss Costello
Chester Morris
Jack Mulhall
Edna Murphy
Anna Chence
Dorothy Hall
Reese Williams
Magginette
Watts
Gilbert
Whitticks
Hides
Follies of 1930-31 at the Gaiety Theatre
The repeat Follies promises brighter spectacle with early bookings urged. The show features a black and white opening ensemble and a full company including Harvey and Harmon, with adult and juvenile ballets, modern and classic sketches, and all talking and singing numbers.
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Pituard
Diack’s
Harvey
Harmontarrs
Mainee
Wrs.Johns
Bradford
Carl Hansen
Heulgen
Lever
Oll Acainebe
New
Uuu
Miniature Golf Opens Amid Tick Shortage Delays
The open air course faces tick shortages with a wire sent to Sydney for a fresh supply expected in a week. A lively competition night ended in a tie decided by the referee and matches are urged to start at eight to avoid crowds. Records remain unbroken with Corry and Thompson still holding their scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hehe Tress
Corry
Chris
Thompson
Trocadero Introduces New Hazards On Miniature Golf
The Trocadero unveils a new hazard called the Tower os Bacard on its miniature golf course promising a novel challenge. Crowds attend nightly as the course opens from 10 to 12 midnight today and tomorrow, with free concession offers drawing visitors.
Gaiety Theatre Announces Course and Prize Night
The Gaiety Theatre offers a course starting tomorrow at ten midnight. A prize of 1 shilling and 1 penny will be awarded to the set ladies who reach midnight on Friday night and prove their skill in winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
High Court Rules on New South Wales Legislative Council Abolition
The Melbourne High Court heard the NSW Attorney General appeal challenging the abolition of the Legislative Council. The judges debated sub section 6 of section 7A and the referendum method, noting the Colonial Laws Validity Act requirements. The case weighs whether Parliament can repeal via referendum and the Imperial Parliament’s potential involvement.
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Melbourne
High Court
New South Wales
Agaist
South ‘Wales
Legislative Council
Mr Maughan, KC
Justice Duffy
Tan
Maughan
Mr. Maugham
Australia
New Low Wales
Queensland AAWU delegates discuss pastoral strike policy
Brisbane reports show delegates from across Queensland meeting the AAWU branch to review the pastoral strike and adopt a resolution favoring arbitration and advising men on the award. The motion was moved by T Freeman of the Western district and seconded by J White of the South western district. Excessive tea drinking noted as causing flushed faces and reddened noses.
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Brisbane
Severnicen
Queensland
Aaw.u. Ton Fs
Discsion
Waion
T. Freeman
Western District
J. White
South-western
Peasants Bound to Self-Imposed Labor Decree
A Russian decree in Archangel binds peasants to voluntary work, with two cubic metres daily required and five for youths after the new year. Gangs of 10 to 20 convicts each organize under a system expanding output, as authorities boast hundreds of thousands employed in timber export efforts.
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Sovie
Archangel
Beauchamp Defends Australian Appointment in Parliament
Lord Beauchamp spoke to Parliament and later at the National Liberal Club defending his Australian appointment. He said he approves the move after 30 years away and noted broad hospitality in Australia, amid controversy here. He plans to return to Australia and address the issue further.
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Lord Beauchamp
Ahternoos
Aus
Beauchamp
Australia
Eeestn Ap
National Liberal Club
Seamen's Union appoints scrutineers amid noisy meet
In Sydney on January 20 a special Seamen's Union meeting drew about 4000 members to select two scrutineers for counting the Federal ballot. After many nominations and interruptions, Walsh and Morrissey were chosen, each to be paid about £7 10s weekly until the ballot is counted, with an eight week projection for the count.
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Sydney
Seamen's Union
Messrs
Walsh
Morrissey
Lucia court martial sentences three months hard labor
The Lucia court martial on January 16 sentenced Able-skipper H Gratton to three months hard labor and dismissal. Able-seamen Towe Luncie and Wilson face future court-martial while 26 others await decisions after other sentences. The inquiry, led by Captain Arthur Dowdly, heard no defence evidence for Gratton.
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London
Lucia
H. Gratton
Towe
Luncie
Wilson
Tra
Arthur Dowdly
Naval
Evenport
Mayburn Pearce
Gratton
Firitain
Alleged Disobedience of Boat Crew On Quarter Deck
The report alleges that all hands of the group refused to obey orders from Lieutenant Commander J. W. Hosky n to fall in for exercise and from Master at Arms Hingstone to fall in on the quarter deck, with Gratton and 30 companions remaining silent.
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Bne Sieeel al
Second Officer Appointed at Cairns Meeting Musical Program Held
On Saturday evening the corps held a meeting to welcome the second officer at Cairns. Thornley spoke for the sitters while Farmedge voiced the welcome for the members. Ensign Collyer chaired the gathering and Lieutenant Gillatt and others performed musical items. Refreshments were served by the Home League ladies.
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Cairns
Corpa
Siacr Thornley
Farmedge
Lerma
Bone
Sydne
Teara
Sane Fe
Gillatt
Collyer
Ladies
Home League
Australian Natives Association Meeting Notice
A meeting of members and intending members will be held in the A.M. havengs on Thursday night January 2 1931 at 8 o'clock. Business important.
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A.M. Havengs
Cairns Aquatic Club Weekend Picnic to Turtle Bay
The Cairns Aquatic Club plans a weekend excursion for members to Turtle Bay. The Magneta launches at 2:30 PM Saturday with return options Monday morning or Monday evening after the holiday.
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Cairns
Magneta to Turtle Bay Holiday Sail
The Magneta departs for Turtle Bay Monday at 21999 am on a public holiday. With current weather, swimming and surfing appeal. Aquatic Club members can go by arranging with the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Bay
Aquatic Club
Herberton Weather, School Success And Hotel Purchase
Steady showers fall as heat subsides with expectations of more rain. St Marys C of E School reports full pass rate in 1930 junior and senior exams. Mrs McBride buys the Inn er Hot Springs Hotel and plans bath upgrades to boost the Northern Spa. Visitors include Alf Roden of Cashmere, Tom Kelly of Cassowary Creek, and the Dodds family from Innisfail.
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St. Mary's C. of E. School
Alf Roden
Cashmere Station
Herberton
Tom Kelly
Cassowary Creek
Dodds, Snr
Riverbank house removal urged to aid town bathing spot
A Letter to the Editor requests Cardwell Shire Council to relocate a riverside house near the railway bridge and mill. The writer notes the area is the town’s best bathing space with about forty bathers daily and argues removal would benefit residents.
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Cairns Post
Scot Dy Sas
Cardwell Shire
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