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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1927
Page
8
A whimsical tale where the East Wind clashes with the Thistledown Elf, who disobeys and causes a mishap in a sunny day bloom. The Tadpole helps the injured Elf, while the East Wind learns a lesson and offers a cautious apology before taking her home.
A listed matinee program at Palace features Spangies leading a two act show with Bosworth in a strong circuses owner role alongside Leah Baied Pat OMalley and Marian Nixon in supporting turns. Also billed is The Snowshoe Trail set in the great north with Novak and Boars. opening at 2 o clock, promising family drama and adventure.
Marian Nixon headlines Spangiea with a cast including Mat Tyr, praised for strong animal elements and gripping drama. The Universal Jewel appears packed with humor and peril, while The Twin Sisters provides traditional comedy and a notable Turner performance at the Palace Concert Hall.
Corune, now a sea equin idol in a new Broadway style tale, headlines at the Tropical Theatre tonight. Ace piano man Tin Pan Alley adds to the show with a famed, tender performance.
Porter portrays Mile Mijas Monroe in The Keeper of the Bees at Tropical Theatre. Leo Mechan directs a faithful adaptation, matching The Girl of the Lindbergh era tone with a gloom chaser comedy The Champion and a special musical program by Professor Whanar, Whitlicky, and the Strand Hotel venue.
The J. W. Williamson Comic Opera Company staged Comic Fram Nowhere last night. Julia van Gates, played by Miss Adele Crane, longs for Kenbrick while impostor Gerard claims to be Roderick. The cast, including Miss Dennes and Mr. Franklyn, delivers vivacious performances in a lively revival with strong dancing and humor.
A fragile fragment from Belwey Beac reveals a local arts initiative inviting patrons to attend a broadened program of amusements. The note suggests an airy cultural space aiming to attract community interest and provide varied entertainment experiences.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local newspaper notice with garbled phrases. It mentions dates, evenings, and preparations but lacks clear names, events, or locations to anchor a concrete item. The readable bits imply an upcoming schedule or listing without specifics.
Miss Heath Johnston with Miss Mavis Sheppard travel via the Tableland. Mr Gr 8 Smyth from Hobart visits Cairns, Mr J Wilton departs for Innisfail for the weekend. Dr and Mrs XN OConnor of Conktown arrive in Cairns. Mr Jura Weis of Cogktown arrives by the Merinda for a few days in Cairns. Reverend K Kerr, longtime Presbyterian, retires then travels from Cairns to New Guinea after a brief stay in Cairns.
In Tawgen on July 21 the Layvis Cup European final features France and Denmark with Cachet of France advancing to a pivotal match and Ulbrich being noted in the event details. The truncated OCR mentions Denmark and France in the Cup context.
Vancouver July 21 Saint Osher of Vancouver notes a potential Pacific flight extension toward Australia. The report mentions Dole prize and Ayers tie, with Australia via Fil and other uncertain connections.
A parliamentary report notes a lengthy sitting in the Commons with discussions on films and proposed measures. Statements indicate a committee formation to address a major issue, with several divisions recorded and a report stage planned in the near term.
Townsville reported an accident on July 21 as Roderick Tarten suffered a fractured right arm while cranking a car. He was attended by the ambulance service and taken to hospital for treatment.
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