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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
8
Fragmented ad style notes a chaotic program at Tropical Theatre and The Midnight Franks with films Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and high profile acts. Mentions Miss McDonalds watches, prize giveaways, community sale, and bleary references to performers, prices, and a gala night.
Today at Palace Theatre audiences will see a mix of films and shorts including The Ruling Nie and The Rising Voter with Walter Huston leading a scandal filled wartime plot. Also shown are Heroes of the Flames Chapter 8 and a slate of newsreels cartoons and shorts plus Sob Sister starring James Dunne and Finday Walkins.
A local carnival event at Aquatic Hall on Saturday night features a monster dance with euchre arranged by CAC organizers. Julie Breas Orchestra will perform a select program while a barn dance and various attractions entertain attendees under Ar Cosgrove supervision.
A fragmented notice outlines plans for the Royal National Exhibition promoting Queensland made goods. It highlights local production, selective sourcing from the Ea, and preparation by Brisbane workmen with modern machinery to deliver fresh, high quality tea to consumers.
The Cairns community mourns as Mrs Colin Rose passes away after a prolonged illness. Born about 20 years ago in the town, she was admired for calmness and courage. Despite devoted nursing and medical efforts, her death occurred at 4:40 PM. The bereaved family receives wide sympathy. funeral arrangements are to be announced publicly.
The Mareeba Pioneer reports the death of 73 year old John Fenwick in Mareeba Hospital after thirty years as a prominent local figure, leaving a wife and children in Mareeba and Brisbane. In Tully, John Joseph Ahern Dallachy dies suddenly at 52, a well known farmer’s son, with a funeral held today officiated by Archdeacon Brown. he leaves a wife and two daughters.
Excursion cruises aboard the launch Stanly depart Nort Queensland for Falls Creek and Picnic rounds via Wooden Jetty with Friday 2.18 pm return to Cairns at 3.40 pm. Sunday 9.30 am departure returns at 6.00 am. Monday 9.15 am arrival. Additional trips include Yarran Mission Station and other enchantments with animal traps and climbing features.
A distorted report notes Mra AD McKean, Bouth Jobin with terater Awtrey visiting Cairns and lodging with Mire L O'Brien at Palace Hotel. Dr Marge Lame of Brisbane plans to attend Cairns by mail service tomorrow evening for a short stay.
Fragmentary OCR notes dated July 2 mention Acting-sergeant Brannelly promoted to Sup er tor of Factories and Tolvatsial Trustee of Bahinda amid unclear context.
Cairns OOLP Club notes the Cairns Golf Club social on board the MV Manmnds. Gordonvale Presbyterian sale of work rescheduled to Saturday August 13, moved from Monday August 15 as previously advised.
The Cairns Hockey Club meeting at Woree features Mrs Rose and Colin Ross in a vibrant display of skill amid praise for a top winger. The Cairns Hockey Club endorses the new talent while the event draws the Cairns district crowd with a two day program and railway fare details to be advertised.
The Lady Members Bridge event at Cairns Bowling Club was postponed from Friday July 29 to Friday August 5 due to scheduling conflicts with the annual races. The club aims to avoid clashing with the Country event and will continue planning the next drive accordingly.
The Cairns branch of the Catholic Daughters met Thurs day 28 at the Hibernian Social Service League venue. Officers Svendsen Neill Crowley Leyden five Tumour Keown Houston Ryan Hogan Gallett Hosking Grimley Jacobs Hettrich Jumion Duval Cal bern and Misses Brogan Me Garis Melomtes were noted. Arrangements were made to assist several needy cases. A bridge afternoon at Hibernian Hall Aug 2 honored Miss Nancy Pease returning to Jerome Bri. Hostesses for the next meeting were Mesdames Courtney Conners D Crowley and Doval.
All Is Night event at Walker's Theatre Gordonvale drew many dancers and entertainers. A tennis net setup on Stagg Ave bridge area hosted novelty events while skating and tap dances entertained attendees. Prizes went to Mr Jamieson and Mrs Hoare with proceeds aiding the Church of England bazaar funds.
In Tully July 22, a juvenile plain and fancy dress ball raised funds for St Clare’s Convent. Mesdames J Noo fat Magee Barry Meratt Ericksen Devin MacDonald and Watson organized with many children in costumes such as Charlie Chaplin. The two-hour event featured dancing to Abrams Sherwrited Orchestra and a reception with sweets and hot drinks prepared by local ladies.
Fragmentary copy shows Auatration Cable Service in London passing a quiet change at a central office. The report mentions Hammer Board and a February reference, but details are unclear due to broken OCR.
The readable portion lists several individuals including Pierrot James Noonan and Ann Kearnery with parenthetical notes. The text appears to be a damaged OCR fragment lacking clear context or a coherent event, offering only scattered names and incomplete phrases.
A dense catalog lists Dunlop Perdrian canvas sandals crepe sole shoes and leather lined slippers with weekend price tags. Includes box calf derby shoes high grade box calf oxfords water tight cossacks and Burman brown canvas boots, plus boys shirts knickers drill trousers and belts with weekend specials across sizes and finishes.
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