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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
6
A tale describes a prince who uses a charm to enter a beautiful city. The king and princess observe polite hospitality and test the prince by waiting outsiders. The prince learns that true access comes from courtesy, not sorcery, and the city remains open to those who arrive with respect.
Fragment mentions mountain places and Rafees era taiment with a note about the Post. Content is garbled, readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
Review notes the Canberra opening as a major city event. The Tropical Theatre showcases The Wall Street Whiz starring Rich ard Talmadge with a mixed cast and a musical comedy pace. The second feature The Wilded Highway from Warner Jr previews wealth and family tragedy, ending with marriage and moral lessons as riches corrupt and values endure.
A Tropical Theater season showcases New Ideas Paste Kiddies and A Talented Troupe. The group draws large crowds with Calina performances, vivacious dancers, and standout acts by Olive Dawes and Mina Ev Currie. Critics praise the child performers and the ensemble. a return engagement is welcomed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Palace Theatre showing of Forlorn River with mentions of actor Holt Hatton in a romantic plot and tense scenes. The fragment references injury, risk, and dramatic moments centered on a love affair.
An events page lists The Opera at the Palace for Friday, Hox Ilan on view at the Theatre, and a Children's Ball with March practices starting Thursday afternoon at Aquatic Hall. Mrs Foster asks interested children to join, with prizes and performances by Mrs Amies' Orchestra and Cairns' Singers. Proceeds benefit the new church school.
Stratford pledge committee hosts a cuchee dance to raise funds to repair the Barron River bridge. Cairns dancers and cuchee players sign up. special bus service from Cairns Pictures corner at 7 43 pm with reduced fares 2 shillings return. Music provided by Cairns Railway Band and orchestra. refreshments arranged by Stratford residents.
Mr A Wineen reports Elizabeth V L Sloan, dean of Mr W Sloan of Matanda, as the third family member to win a scholarship in succession at age 85, a notable family record. The Brisbane Girls era and visitors Jachen Unewich Stine Tastee and Missy are also mentioned briefly.
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