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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1929

Page

8

Tropical Theatre Wednesday program stars famous films

Tropical Theatre announces a Wednesday night program featuring The Golden Stallion with Molly Malone and Joe Swickard in a suspenseful story by Flynn. Also on the bill are The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary with May Robson, Harrison Ford, and Frank Pangbom, plus bootleg theatre favorites and the initial screening of Uncle Tom's Cabin as a factual screen classic.

Tropical Theatre Erie Wranes Flynn Molly Malone Joseph Swickard Burr McIntosh Aunt Mary May’ Robson Harrison Ford Phyllis Haver Franklin Pangbom

No More Piles Remedy Promises Fast Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt's Vaculoid as a harmless tablet to relieve pile congestion. It claims rapid action, lasting relief, and money back if not satisfied, urging readers to buy locally where available.

Mazlins Patent Glace Kid Sapre Calf Lasts

A historical shoe listing notes Mazlin’s men’s patent glace kid Sapre calf in pointed median and broadfitting lasts. The brief entry highlights fit variety with sizes described as 23.

Dress Department Silk and Crepe Fabrics Offerings

Values in Our Dress Department list inch crepe sampson weight in pink heko apricot sky white only 94 yard plus inch natural fugi silk all pure silk biaxtal vy yard four inch floral organzi in white with roses and blue pink mauve eleven yard white British crepe heavy quality good wear floral forres range of new designs white dress linen thirty inch limp ted crete neat pyjama she wears thirty eight inch floral fugi de luxe neat design dur o dye easy care

Crete

Ladies Footwear Lineup with Bar Shoes and Spikes

The listing features LADIES PEACIT ANKLE BAR SHOES with pump styles and spike heels priced around 25. LADIES BLONDE KID BAR SHOES show a spike feature. LADIES BISCUIT KID BAR SHOES and LADIES BLACK PATENT BAR SHOES include stitch trim and baby spike heels priced around 21 6.

F. Spike

New Range of Ladies Sunshades in Floral Designs

A catalog note announces a new range of sunshades for summer, featuring shades and floral designs. Prices range from 10 to 25 cents.

Senator Barnes shines at convention as president candidate

The document notes Barnes's strong showing and loud delegate support at the present convention. It mentions the annual report and balance sheet adoption, resumed debate, and motions about AIW.U. representation at the Industrial Pave Conference, including endorsements and calls for participation in upcoming coherence.

Senator Barnes Aiw.u Or As Campbell Cairns Anita T. Goa Tasmania

Peace conference debate divides A W U members

The executive council splits over participation in a peace conference with leaders from South Australia and New South Wales arguing for and against. amendments are defeated as the question of aligning with conference decisions is settled amid a party line showing broad support from the union ranks.

Ion Scion Teathy

King’s Health Progress Update Issued In London

A London bulletin reports no bulletin on the King’s health and notes that progress continues. An official statement on January 28 confirms the King’s condition shows continued improvement.

London

Cairns Holiday Movements and Local Notices

Cairns residents and visitors depart for holidays and returns from trips via the Ormiston and mail trains. Secretaries Mr E Blackmiore and Mr Tom Coombe prepare for breaks in Cairns, while Miss A Cleland and other locals travel to and from Melbourne and the south. A church ladies’ supper closes the week with social notes and staff updates.

E. Blackmiore Cairnns Hospitals Board Ormiston Tom Coombe Cairns Cricket Association Sydney H. Henson Cairns Magnetic Island Chillagor

Local residents return from holidays in the south

Mr Kufis of E S & A Bank Mareeba and many others traveled south for holidays and began returning by Friday mail train. Teachers and staff including Miss McElligott and Mr Harland traveled south, while Miss E Smith left to resume studies at St Mary’s High School Herberton. Families such as Messrs D Boyle and Walton also returned home.

Kufis E.S. and A. Bank Mareeba McLeod Mason Miss McElligott Mt. Molloy IH. Evans Gordonvale Harland Marecha M. Barker Walton Ross Tamoulin Currie Cahill Atherton Moody Herberton R. Dawson St. Mary's High School

Adjourning Motions Lapsed on Page Ledger

Several motions on the pagenda paper lapsed for lack of a vote, including one that was stated to have been scheduled. The proceedings showed he was present but the session adjourned until tomorrow.

Critical Test and Workers Threat in Timber Industry

Reports from Adelaide and Brisbane detail a looming dispute in the timber sector. In Adelaide the Timber Workers Union says if employers demand a 48 hour week starting tomorrow, workers will still report at 3 am for a 44 hour week, with mass meetings planned if mass dismissals occur. In Queensland the Bris bane Timber Merchants' Association notes the state remains outside the Federal Timberworkers Award regime, with sawmilling workers under a 44 hour week and reliance on imported timber. the sector expects no broader disruption across the Commonwealth.

Adelaide South Australian The Timber Workers’ Union C. Burge Brisbane Queensland Commonwealth Brisbane Timber Merchants’ Association Nixon New Zealand

Dismissal Aimed Amid Picket Incident Report

A fragment notes 0 men sacked and mentions SPELAIDE on January 29 with enforcement by foreman and office staff. The text implies dismissals connected to a picket action but states no interference occurred. The readable portion lacks clear names, places, or organizations to confirm full facts.

Adelaide test for union sincerity sparks disunity fears

Trades Hall leaders said employers picked Adelaide to test workers resolve against the wage drive. They argued South Australia was the union’s weak link and warned of potential disunity across the federation.

Timber workers in Sydney dispute escalates

Sydney officials report timber workers have been compelled to extend hours. The extra shifts are part of a broader labor dispute as authorities take control to resolve the conflict. The situation affects operations in Sydney and involved union and employer positions.

Sydney Pees

Life Savers' Brawl Sparks Committee Inquiry

The referee reported P. Mar Tin of North Steyne to strike R. Ford, captain of the Mauly during a surf boat clash. The executive regarded the incident seriously amid rising bad feeling in certain quarters.

P. Mar Tin Os North Steyne R. Ford

Rexona Soap Ad Promotes Fairness and Hair Care

An old advertisement urges using Rexona Soap exclusively for self care and skincare. It claims Rexona Soap improves complexions, banishes pimples and blotches, and makes hair soft and luxuriant. The price is shown as 1 shilling per tablet and lists wide availability.

Rexona

Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd Agents Notice

A fragment from a historic notice reads Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd Agents. The brief text appears to announce agency services or representation related to Keyes Ginger and other items. Further readable details are unavailable in the preserved segment.

Keyes Ginger Ae Sanmuel Allen & Sons Ltd

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