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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1931
Page
8
A crowded program at the Palace offers a mix of dance and musical acts with performances by dancers from Slop Nee Dutt Alvarso and a feature presentation with a diverse cast. The bill includes live acts, stage numbers, and a film lineup including Temptation and other attractions, with reviews and audience reaction highlighted.
Local notes describe Scheel’s advancement at Stratford with figures and figures naming residents and officials. The piece references Mr Kubert and others in attendance as the community discusses the event and related preparations.
A review notes a trend toward “back to Methuselah” nostalgia with aTime mask era revival. The piece highlights a four-record set Putting the Clock Back arranged by J A Squire, performed by Celeste Oster and a fine small band interpreting classic British songs. Part 1 includes Bonnie Banks O Loch Lomond and All Through the Night. Part 2 features Away to the Mountain Brow Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes and Home Sweet Home.
The Cairns Aquatic Club presents a waonster jazz dance and masquerade at Ther peyular hall tonight. Julien Breslin showcases new dance hits while Harris presides over the floor. Euchre games and cash prizes add to the evening entertainment under the gid ice at A Leardan.
In Brisbane on January 4 Hernan Bundren defeated Jack Maher in a fifteen round bout. Bundren outsped Maher and delivered heavy punishment as the Australian challenger failed to match Bundren’s pace and accuracy throughout the contest.
A court session in Innisfail featured a lighthearted display by a society described as Friends of a Man who were noted for a convivial spirit. An Italian priest presented as part of the group, and the marriage arrangement was approved after the seating was permitted.
A vessel named Enton is abandoned and inaccessible near the reef. It lies with hull damage and six to eight inches of water forward, high tide covers parts of the deck, a sailor was rescued by crew members.
Innisfail hearsay on Vincent Tom See Poy death on the 17th from a fall. Witnesses describe a skull fracture, hospital transfer, and delay in treatment. The inquest adjourned to Cairns for further hearing.
Arlen, a commissioned officer in the Bertin Corps, left a Texas field posting to pursue fortune in California. He found work as a reporter before moving to Hollywood where he gradually built a path to screen stardom.
Sydney January 29 officials weigh government focus on Parkes conference plans to set up a committee overseeing meat ring activities. A select group at Homebush directs sales at saleyards and export sends stock to stations for fattening. If supply remains ample, buyers may push prices early then drop bids as shipments move to export. The advocates seek government action to balance sales and restore steadier prices.
A reader article argues for shopping in person to compare prices across districts and stores. It cites examples from grocers, fishmongers, and department stores, notes regional price variation, and urges collective knowledge of proper prices to save money. It emphasizes courtesy to shopkeepers and prudent monthly budgeting.
A report lists attendees at a St Monica's event with Miss Deolan and Mr J Wale Clabra among prize winners. Notables include Rev Hugh A. Rodger visiting Toowoomba and Brisbane, Miss Gertrude Rodger leaving Gordonvale for Faithfulme Girls College, and the marriage of Ida Countess Erroll altering her name for the eighth time to Idina Sackville Countess Tins.
On Foundation Day evening the euchre tournament and dance at the Res Room drew good crowds despite heavy rain. Prizes included cigars, handkerchiefs, and a luncheon set, with winners Mr Skeen, Mr Meg Sonkey, and Meg Nell. Dancing, music by Mr Madden, and a novelty dance with wine and perfume prizes followed.
Atherton notes report a new schoolmaster Mr Beck arriving, Miss Ivy Pillinger joining Salvation Army work, promotions for Miss Sal fantom Army, Mrs Palin’s transfer after a garrison stint, Brette visiting Ahern, and local residents on leave or holidays. Also updates on family holidays, vacations at Yorkie's End, and staff changes at Atherton State School with Miss Dowling’s resignation.
Members of the Carns Amateur Operatic Society are invited to attend the general meeting on Monday at 8 pm near the Girls State School. Business includes the annual election, financial statements, reports, and the settlement of all outstanding infermal items to be restored.
Merinda passenger and mail service operates Cairns to Port Douglas and Cooktown with weekly schedules. The motor vessel departs Cairns Mondays at 7 am, arrives Port Douglas early, then Cooktown, and returns Fridays. Connections link Port Douglas with trains to Cairns, with planned departures in midweek adjustments.
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