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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
2
An editorial opinion advocates a direct telephone connection between Innisfail and Townsville. It argues the scheme is obviously beneficial, would end semi isolation for Cairns, and improve business and shipping communications with Townsville and nearby steamers.
The article argues for a unified land sea communications policy to strengthen Australia’s population spread. It calls isolation a drawback and urges minimal disruption while noting the need for improved links. It cites North Queensland interests and praises closer cooperation to develop the continent.
Palace management unveils a complete change of program headlined by a new South Sea Island drama from Melice in Australasia and the South Seas tour, plus Caiman and Yarrabah Mission Station. Also shown are Asroms the Broad Pacific and The Shot Gun Henchman with additional attractions, including a Scottish piece A Trip Through the Highlands and Life by Pathe. Gene J Meyer, American violinist, appears by special request joining Mr Whale in supporting acts for a rare evening of entertainment.
Notes from the city include Nyal's Cod Liver Oil ad copy and police court briefings. Two men at Shields Street faced drunkenness fines while another was discharged for obscenity. Cairne Theater announces a major program change as the tragedy Father opens with Vivante entangled in a fire plot and blackmail scheme.
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