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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1936

Page

6

Incomplete Film Lineup At Palace Theatre Review

A fragmented notice highlights upcoming features at the Palace Theatre including entertainment such as Mr Cohen Takes a Walk and a Paramount production. It mentions screens like Mutiny on the Bounty with stars Laughton and Gable, plus short subjects and Australian reels.

Paramount Sidney Crouching East Wynn Cima Amt Pnte Korner Wharand Clark Gable Feancher Tone South Seas South Sea Amd Aysociaty Attratron Fox Movietone Ueton Starrite Dama Dora Wilem Lowise Fazenda Dunn Tim Shorts Ness Setle Bers Ware Palace Theatre

Accent on Youth and The Cracking Beast in a Playbill Troupe

A fragmented review notes Accent on Youth and The Cracking Beast presented theatrically with Mona Barrie as a glamorous lead in a fast paced thriller tone. It praises Glenda Farrell and Joan Fiondest, highlights a traveling sales plot, and mentions strong supporting performances by Vertes, Marshall, and Sheary in a melodramatic comedy context.

Mona Barrie Glenda Farrel Fon Marshall Seef Eeep

Gaietiea at Hibernian Hall Opens Week

Stankey McMay presents Gaietiea at Hibernian Hall for a week long engagement opening with vaudeville acts from Australia and Britain. Notable performers include Jean Flopian Lex Dramwades and a chorus of international stars with songs, dances, and elaborate stage effects. Tickets available at Pinar Ducks Le.

Stanley McKay Cairma Hisernia Jean Flopian Lex Dramwades Hay Starree Mindwns London Foberes Putin Teadine Wille Theatres Cingurvally Harry Rickards Jagger Plamondes Perent Ike Delavale Popullar Cairne Gem Lind Fie Arti Il Trovators Jerry Phart Tage Eley’ Ferguson Pinar

Williamson Musical Comedy Company Opens Cairns Season

The Williamson Musical Comedy Company begins a Cairns season at Hillier Hall with four new plays. The lineup includes Nice Genes On, Yes Madam, Monday Jill Darling, Gay Divorce, and Yes Maam and Thatetay. Principal interpreters include Joe Lyn, Nelle Barnes, Franke Tie La Varee, Joe Bubbie, Scaner, Don Nicol, Phil Smith, Colin Crane, Charles Albert, and Isabel Cue.

FC Williamson Lik Vimedy Campums Vegbts i Cairns Hillerpian Hall Rommencing Fras Samrday Munday Jill Dacling Westnesday Maun Tharetay Nice Goines Snipes Andar Joelyn Nelle Barnes Franke Tie la Varee Joe Bubbie Scaner Don Nicol Phil Smith Colin “Rane Charles Abert Isabel Cue

Contortion and magic tour heads to Australia in 1920s show

A sprawling notice describes an Anglo-Indian magic and illusion tour planned for Australia featuring Abdulla Abdul Canm and famed performers. It lists venues, stars, and a long roster of show people from Sydney to Melbourne with dates and locations under a Continental 4 Amerikan showcase umbrella.

Local social notes from Cairns and surrounding towns

Miss Joy Smith returns to St Alma School Townsville by yesterday rein. Mise K Dorfield left for Melbourne en route. Mrs LB Allan of the Com Bank of Austria inverell XSW attends Mrs GM Gammow Abbott street. Mr Joseph Bennett back from Brisbane holiday. Tully Show President Me DT Land to attend Cairns Show. Mr and Mrs Ed Lan servicing Mime Vo Liven and Min Contin left Cairns for Brisbane by Mamomoors yesterday. Mr P Costello to Adelaide by Manoars yesterday. Mr and Mrs Mouneford of [ss Symer] to arrive tonight by mail for Cairns vacation.

Joy Smith Tex Beer Hall Cairns St. Alma Rehool Townsville Mise K. Dorfield Melbourne LB. Allan Comwereisi Bank of Austria Ltd Inverell Xsw GM. Gammow Abbott-street Joseph Bennett Hay Brisbane Tully Show | Society Me. DT. Land Mra Lan Vo Liven Contin Cairne Mamoors P Costello Adelaide Manoars Vester Mouneford Symer

Gordonvale Social notes mixed in garbled OCR

Garbled text shows social visits and travel mentions around Gordonvale, with names like Ralph Markas, Mrs Harris, Fran Barwew, Cairne Moxy, and Mr and Mrs Aula Me, plus references to a Mrs Ki arwein and Darraigre holidaying in Gosdanvale. Details are partially unreadable.

Ralph Markas Gardomvale Mra. WE

South Johnstone sugar mill leader elected and noted

The report outlines Danin Vincent Woods being elected delegate to the Queensland cane growers council for South Johnstone and mentions his long involvement with the mill and local sugar industry groups. It references prior roles, committee work, and family ties to sugar production interests in the South Johnstone area.

Innisfail South Danin Vincent Woods Queensland Cave South Johnstone Anil South Johnstoni Skea Reese G. Theodore Erica Ataee Severst Pwoade Dolent Tar

Notable Names at Imperial Howe Event In Australia

A long list of attendees and participants is recorded for a social event at the Imperial Howe. Names include Mrs Mire, Mr J. Bagtford, Mr T Dillon Beistane, Mr R James, Miss M Porter, Mr J. Leary, and many others from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and regional towns. The roster mentions couples and individuals from Swan Hill to Bundaherz with affiliations to theatres, clubs, and society circles.

Kivent Eisituem Imperia Howe Driabane Mina MM. Humerland Teaterfield My. W. Hunter Wagga Meo Mra K. “Johanne Ast Mra K. Lauder Toogwoiwuhs EL Dofmsun Amd Sue tAyrl J. Bagtford Rosbane W. Seenone Goabcarve Dillon Beistane R James Sydney Mullin Hrtabane J. Payne BR Barker Seymour Met T Wicharda Tuohy Melbontime Colting Swan Hill Wichards Sydney Mr MaBure Bert Teles Mine MC Fenkins Met Fowene Mrady Buck Jdowne TL Barker Gladstone SMW Slingan Briabane Mef Yatow Svdees Mra R Marley Bundaherz Stmdman Hrisiane Str Me Gowan Banslaberg M. Porter Grapiel P. Lynch South Gippsland TB. Futter Bendigo Brisbane E. Moore Bowral Sry F. Playfair Adelaide W. H. Doherty Brusbane Mackay J. Leary Shiner S. Collins Spring Creek Burbridge Prime Sydney J. Seymour Mr Jeanines Mise Bo Fincklin K WG. Canine Tinewey Creek T Paring Camis Keat Crdner Mise M Jorse Sydnes Ward Adelaile Mir Start. Brown Normanton Conway Christelareh

World’s Timesr Horse Captures Public Imagination

A bizarre showpiece named Wee Towminy, claimed as a world’s strangest horse, draws crowds at the Carrey Show. The creature reportedly weighs 16 tons, stands high, and performs like a stylish jumper. Its owner Mr. T. Meekin insured the animal for 2000 as it travels toward Australia amid great passenger interest.

Anne Meekin Australia

Mobs of Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane Names Listed

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with city tags including Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and others. Names include Mrs A McLean Miss N Pepe Mr and Mrs A Hoffman Miss M Brassingtor Mr Esc Vaughan Dr V C Brownshane Sir Robert Garran Miss Savage Mr J Crawford and many more. The fragment appears to be from a social or membership notice listing attendees or members across Australian cities.

M Brassingtor Sydney Mise McCoy Hill Esc Vaughan Tuogoulawah AF. Davies Melbourne R. Wilde H. Swadhog J. F. McCur- Nop W. Manley and Hike Mebesre A . Remmington GS. ‘Savage South Australia Burgess Sydmes Leslie V. Eo Johnson V. Judson Brishasie Patey Brisbane Hal Hendrew Brabsne P. Deshow B. Deshow JM Penny Brishane J. Rutter V. C. Brownshane D. Evans M. McFarlane Mise Senyard Mus EB. Redhead Mr. Haines N. Tiece B. Dutheld Weirbourne JC South BE Batbidge Evans Risbane Mice Bilder Gw, Cowin J Thorperahaoe Batibea i Townsvake

North Australia Brewery lights up Cairns skyline

Spectacle of a brit hunt oasis in a desert of black urns described as a standout Cairns landmark. The Cairns topo gramist notes the gleaming white wall, high powered lights, and the Vim Jack Arching tower on the brewery building. Night viewing planned for Wednesday and Thursday with crowds expected to admire the display.

North Australia Cairns Cairné Industries Salem Ita Oriaental

Plane returns with prime minister on Bass Strait flight

Fragmentary report describes a Bass Strait flight carrying Prime Minister Mr J Lyons and passengers including Mei Bourne. Weather caused the plane to turn back midway. pilots Captain Patterson de Vilet and crew managed the situation as officials reassured safety.

Bass Strait Mei Bourne Saunday Mr _J ON. Lyons Tasmania Patterson de~ Vilet Essendien Loony Deretec Mekbowirne Bunsana Swenay Marvin Tamania

Nobles and Merchants Face Market Announcements

A garbled notices page lists business announcements and mentions Noble and Gavonegte with references to holidays and financial stakes. The fragment hints at shares, valuations, and authorities but the readable facts are limited and unclear. The piece preserves names and vague dates while avoiding exact actions or outcomes.

Moynahan’s APCs Offer Quick Relief for Headache Pain

An advertorial copy promotes Moynahan’s APCs to relieve severe headaches and toothache, claiming fast action for various pains. The package is described as bright orange and priced at 1 shilling 6p, with emphasis on rapid headache relief.

D. J. Moynahan Moynahan

Death of John Ernest Sterne at age 45 in Tully

Obituary notice reports the death of John Ernest Sterne of Tully aged 45 after a brief illness. He leaves surviving relatives including a stepson. The funeral or burial took place at Tully cemetery.

John Ernest Sterne Tully

Mackay business leader T. J. Leonard dies in New South Wales

North Queensland entrepreneur and politics supporter T. J. Leonard, longtime auctioneer and commission agent of Leonard and Srey, died in New South Wales. A prominent sports patron, he funded racing and bowling clubs, chaired Tattersall's Club in Mackay, and served as secretary of the Amme Day committee, leaving generous charitable bequests and a long civic record.

Mackay North Queensland T. J. Leonard Leonard and Srey New South Wales Country Party Beg Boller Magrie Pie Brisbane Tattersall's Sydney Queensland Turf Club Mackay Tattersall's Mackay Turf Club North Queensland Mackay Bowlin Club Gty Bowling Club Civic Club Hibernan Leonard

Death of George Black prominent Labor figure in Sydney

Mr George Black of Sydney a longtime Labor activist and journalist died aged 83 after ten months illness. He entered Parliament in 1891 as a Labor pioneer representing West Sydney Gippsland area and served in the Legislative Council from 1917 until its reconstruction. He edited the Worker and founded the Radical and wrote several works on labor and Burns. Born in Edinburgh he was a foundation Labor member and allied with W M Hughes in early days.

Sydney George Black Labor Movement Robet Burns Black W. M. Hughes

Methodist Services and Train Crash at Byron Bay

Byron Bay reports a youth leader and several locals in a Sunday program when a car was struck by a train near a level crossing. Buckley escaped with minor injuries. Prowse led prayers, and the Sunday school group continued after the incident. In Brisbane, July 20, a reconstruction programme shifts focus to New South Wales amid broader political tensions.

Byron Bay Pratt Engsyuiersoon Ren Prowse James Buckley Brisbane Byron W. Stratton Buckley Misa P. Phillips Sydney Mulgrave Prouse Sherwood Hitler New South Wales Mussolini Fish Board New South Ion T. L. Collis J. A. Stevens Wolgate Eugene

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