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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
5
The fragmentary text lists items like writing pads, watches, torches, valves, and bone products with prices such as 2/6 and 1/6. It reads as a damaged classified or shop ledger entry showing a miscellany of goods and nominal costs in a faded, nonsensical mix.
A fragmentary ad lists groceries hardware motor requisites and galvanised iron along with explosives. It mentions a Cairns branch and references a Commonwealth Union association and an assurance company. The OCR text is partial but indicates a catalog style retail announcement.
The Malace Theatre played two films, The Life of the Prince of Wales and The Flag Lieutenant, to a packed audience. Spectators loudly cheered the naval scenes and music, with a standing ovation during the Flag Lieutenant toast. Dorothy Sea combe and Dorothy Cameron appears, Australians praised. the British production proved immensely popular.
Tropical Theatre presents a busy Tuesday program headlined by Fire and Sporting 4 a string of thrills and slapstick. The bill features Reed Howes and J. P. Lockney with a mix of action, comedy, and news reels. Additional attractions include Life of Riley style comedy and a Cherkes Chaseino entry, under Professor Chander. Theatre plans also mention Wattick's and the Strand Opel locations for tickets and further showings.
The notice describes an attractive event featuring a tropical tropical decor and a lively program. Mrs. Ward's Hand and Mrs. Wile Smith's Orchestra will provide music and dances while a Hawaiian ballet performs. Miss Holden and others are listed among the dancers with refreshments served after.
Under Maulldolf Gordonvale Aeaneh auspices a large euchre turnout of at least sixty eight players with Harry Boyle as MC. Musker Tit and Rees provided music. novelty dances featured. Mr Stevenson and Mrs F Stev cose offered chocolates. Prizes included shoes, shirts, cake dish and perfumes for ladies, won by local residents. Fair profit anticipated.
The Cameco Musical Company tour in Cairns concluded with a sparkling show. The orchestra impressed with bass music and the singers Clara Keating Ivy Cam Skeeta Casa Hal touper Monument and Stella G seabed delivered strong performances. A duet Excelsior drew strong applause and a soprano aroused praise in Charmaine My Blue Heaven. Local talent The Cameos in a clever Blackbowwom display earned an encore. Prizes were announced for the Missing Letter Competition with winners named. The revue The Man's Mad filled the rest of the program and drew confident response.
A Sunday night at the Trocadero showcased long lasting dance entertainment with six couples competing for prizes, including a first prize of 47 for the winner and smaller awards for second and third place. Crowds gathered to witness progress and enjoy the costumes as afternoon sessions reduced entrants to five.
La Boheme screens at the Nelson Theatre Gordenvale tonight with a screen version linked to famed literary couples. The film features artists and symbols of the Latin Quarter and cinema’s echo of great loves. Carnival Nights at the Gaiety Thursday and Friday promise fancy dress prizes and novelty events for youths.
The curtain raiser in the Bachaman match at Mareeba Tarzali line and Mareeba games feature Mareeba Janine and Vuraul Juniors in a tight first half. Elis misses conversion as Tarzali press, Plowman and Mondy push Taraali to the edge. Longton’s kick fails and the score stays 0-0 under referee Mr. Kelly.
In a muddy senior match Ingham fought to penetrate as Crane stalled the attacking runs. McFarlane sparked two tries and kicked goals while Releres and Kachams pressed. defense undercut attacks, and McFarlane added a late score with a successful kick to seal the home win as the team remained on the Mareeha journey.
London reports weigh potential captains for Australia as writers debate contenders. Jardine shines with 73 not out against Leicestershire, Mills of Gloucestershire crafts 45 and takes five for Somerset, while Tate, Larwood, and Hallow draw attention as bowlers and batsman outlooks remain unsettled amid praise and critique.
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