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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1930
Page
6
A misc sale listing shows unbleached sheeting in pieces, including damask and lace edging, with per yard prices such as 2/9, 1/0, 1/3, 1/8, and 13/6. Also advertised are curtain nets, Madras strains, lace, linen dowlas, and Turkish toweling with varied price points and quantities.
A bustling program headlines public screenings with Noah Beery Amando Morena Huloses Herbert and other noted screen names in a varied bill. Billie Dove delivers a dramatic exposition while Hobart Bosworth anchors a clever plot. The cartoon Spanish Omelette and the adaptation The Green Hat appear alongside Power starring William Boyd. Alle s Hale and Jacqueline Livgan lead the comedy, promising lively midweek entertainment at Whotiek’s and Hides’.
A bustling film program features Betty Compson George Barraud and Juliette Compton in a refined romance with dance numbers and a dramatic death scene. The bill includes The Winged Horseman and An Arab Knight, plus Norma Talmadge in New York Nights and Harmum Was Right, with supporting stars Gilbert Roland Lilyan Tashman. Box plans are listed at local hotels.
Matinee today at 2 15 features Murder on the Roof with Raymond Hatton and Dorothy Revier. mystery untangles as a reporter exposes the killer after a diamond plot. Also listed are Om on the Hemlevarde and Continental Evening acts with Fox Movietone News.
Eminent Australians Edward Cahill and George Brooke present a farewell show at the Gaiety Theatre sought after by admirers. After recent Europe trips the pair return with a versatile mix of music and songs, promising popular and classical items. Booking is at Pittard and Disck's and Strand Hotel.
A review lauds the Southern Maid and top numbers like Bird of Blue I Want the Sum and Moon Every bit of Loving and Southern Love as among the best in a comic musical showcase.
Miss Enid Faithfull visits Mrs G Free of Innisfail then heads to Cairns with Mr J J O'Daly Local Public Curator Rockhampton. Mrs O'Deily spends a day in Cairns before returning to Rockhampton. Mr Dud formerly served as Local Deputy Public Curator at Cairns.
A readable fragment notes a British consulate protest and police response dated New York. It mentions an opera and choral performances with high musical appeal and a box plan that opened at Grice's on Monday.
The Bridge Club announces a knockout event tomorrow night at the Rest Home. Members are invited and a good keen game is guaranteed with nominated pairs playing together all evening.
A Florin afternoon event at Mrs Stowell’s residence on the Explanade is advertised with Bringe attractions arranged. There will be an afternoon tango foil and home made cakes on display and for sale.
At Roosevelt Arena New York Mus Gallen Mrs Gillespie and Miss Wagner represent the college in a spirited display. The event features strong performances as spectators fill seats and relay teams compete amid rising fortunes for the sports program.
The St Johns Cabaret at Aquatic hall showcased ballets and an exhibition dance with Roses of Yesterday the highlight. Performers included Sheila MacDonnell and Misses B. Fouer Ann Landes Cora Taylor Kathleen Eichorn Edythe Burns and others with a lavish floral decor by local ladies.
Misa Johnson stated she did not rate all the items she was involved with and then leaves for West Australia on Wednesday indicating her travel plans amid unclear circumstances.
The sugar experiment station warns July conditions favor Fragm atifila larvae in cane tops and dead hearts. It recommends cutting and destroying infected tops, using pheromone or bait for grasshoppers, and employing traps to monitor weevils. Bulletin No. 3 details life cycles.
A writer in the Australian Club's official organ defends Miss Johnson's navigation in the Empire flight. He notes her limited sea experience in England and monsoon and Mercator projection issues. The piece likens her voyage to a novice sailor crossing oceans with a sparse and flawed map.
Final reminder for an auction sale of insolvent goods at 1 am today. Held at 7 Lake Street opposite Palace Theatre Cairns. Public urged to attend early to bid on dragery and wercery items at auction prices. Advertisement notes page 2.
A fragment urges use of Dr Shelton's New Discovery for colds bronchitis pleurisy and sanitisers. It promotes standard medicines for adults and children claiming easy relief and frequent dosing in a homely health column style.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Murray and J AMD Servett connected to a place labeled Hattows with references to Frank Chambers and Spance Surset. The legibility limits a clear event or outcome.
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