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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1927
Page
6
A chaotic scene unfolds as Major Rete and her siblings chase and tussle over objects. Claude, Tonk, and Claude plunder the home provoking a quarrel that ends with a blaze near the ink well and a hot temper. The fire is soon quenched and relations reportedly return to normal.
The New Ideas Panto Kiddies, after a record season at Brisbane’s Majestic Theatre, bring a short Brisbane run to the Tropical Theatre tonight. The company features Miss Patricia Cullen, Evelyn Currie, Tiny Brosnan and the Browns, with Boy performers and child artists, plus a First National feature Forever After. Producer G. P. Fineman touts Forever After as a foundation for future motion pictures. Box plans at Whitticks and Strand Hotel.
The Cairns Aquatic Club celebrates a Pancy Dress Anniversary on November 22 in the Aquatic Hall. Preparations for decorations are underway with members asked to lead the effort online this evening. The event offers valuable prizes and encourages many hands to help decorate.
Tourgings describe travelers arriving by the Grungal to Cairns including Mr and Mrs M J Scott planning stays at Kuranda. Miss Martill Law suffers a recent accident and is hospitalized. Theatre manager Frank O Sullivan works on a four night season in Cairns with J Williamson's Opera Company performing Kissing Tin Katha and Comsin Rang Nowhere starting July 2.
A Cairns venue showcases a new idea panto ride Tessday by Tropical Theatre. Among twelve children, one is recognized as among the brightest title companies of its kind to visit Cairns.
In Aresbane on July 1 the Intercity Rugby League game Brisbane versus Toowoomba was played at the Exhibition ground. Both sides fielded weakened teams though Toowoomba led 3 2 in the first half with Roy Lindsay scoring for Brisbane and Jeff Moores kicking a penalty for Toowoomba.
A fragmentary game report notes a tense finish as Brisbane trails Touwgomba 9 to 4 at 15 minutes of play. Key players Felgenhauer Laws Liehke and Mara feature as the bocal pack struggles to contain the opponent.
A Palace Matinee draws special attention to the Eucharistic Congress of Chicano slated for the site. The event focus highlights the gathering and its significance within the community.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Palace Tonight event linked to an Eucharistic conclave in Chicago with unclear details. A witness named Milligan and a motion camera setup are mentioned along with unspecified prices and a Wednesday reference.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Brisbane rail motor train trial from Roma to Cairns via Bar Downs. Mentions a depot, reservations already received, and a train leaving from Redan Ge ge oe a Bar Downs, with a 1 mile length reference.
In Brisbane on July 10 the championship foursomes at Yeerangpilly highlighted by strong play from New South Wales pro James and Radcliffe. Radcliffe surged from fourth to second with two rounds of 72 as McArthur tied the course record with a 68 in the amateur showcase.
In Brisbane July a professional bogey match was played at Veerungpitly finks with 27 competitors. Howard and Don Spence tied for first with McArthur level with Sinclair. Don Holm and Campbell tied for third with two wins. other players were beaten.
London reports on June 9 as Davis Cup doubles team from France Baritone? and Bragnon defeat Ravinond and Camden from South Africa 7-5 6-4 in a Metropolitan bases championship final that ran over several months at Milton f anee.
In Eastbourne on July 8, 2001, Cachet of France defeated Condon of South Africa 7-5 in the first set and won 5 in the final set to reach the Davin Cup final. Lacoste defeated Rev eZ 6-2 6-1 in the other semi final match.
In a tight match at Whysall 42 the pair led by WO drew the quive as July action concluded. Paesway and The Quiwe were involved, with near finish outcomes shaping the result.
In Gordonvale Saeneine unclear text mentions schools tour, Brisbanes July dates, matches at Wallington and Tully. References to Cone, Mr. Con, and Dr. Spaging appear amid garbled lines about tests and arena events.
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