The Gorilla at Tropical Theatre thrills crowd with antics
Slapstick misadventures feature the Rue Brothers chasing the killer The Gorilla with Lionel Atwill receiving a note of doom. Anita Lewise Bela Lugosi and Pat Kelly star in a zany comedy noir filled with night threats, chases, and a wacky balloon climax at the downtown cinema.
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Tropical Theatre
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Sim
Anita Lewise
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Kelly
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Joseph Calleia
Ward Norris
Wally Vernon
Niger
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Fishman
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Douglas
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Robert Armstrong
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Donald MacBride
Eddie
Quitlan
Gaumount
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Fox
Australan News
Firepatrick Travel
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Moth
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Miracles for Sale at Palace Theatre Stars Young and Cast
At the Palace Theatre a detective mystery drama Miracles for Sale with Robert Young Florence Rice Frank Carven Henry Hull and Lee Bowman unfolds in an afternoon show. The plot centers on a murder mystery among magicians and clairvoyants with Young as the professional magician lead.
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Robert Young
Florence Rice
Frank Carven
Henry Hull
Lee Bowman
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Italians Called Up For Army Expansion
Rome reports four classes of previously rejected men have been recalled to the army, bringing the force closer to 800,000 anticipated before spring. The expansion reflects Italy’s wartime mobilization and recruitment efforts announced by authorities.
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Asphalt workers sent home from army amid war related need
War Office confirmed asphalt workers were recalled home from military service after being told their road and building work was of national importance. They were previously sent to the dole as war production dwindled, then told to return due to a miscommunication between departments. The excerpt notes the confusion and shifting responsibility among government offices.
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War Office
Daily Mirror
Tory
Minia Laben
St David’s Day Recall Sparks Welsh Memories in Cairns
The St David’s Society held a Welsh birthday celebration at the Masonic Club rooms with green and white decor and a large turnout from Cairns and surrounding districts. Speakers praising Welsh language and culture highlighted shared sports ties with the four nations and noted Miss Martin’s role in acquiring the Welsh flag. The evening featured songs, toasts, and readings, including a Welsh town name recited by Mrs. K Devey, and remarks on St David’s uncertain early history.
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Cairns
St. David's Society
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England
Ireland
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St. George's Society
Enea
New
AL Patterson
Caledonian Society
Morgan
K. Devey
Llanfairpwilgwyngyil Hwyrndrobeelland
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Park
Sbe
Meeting at Mansion House backs Finland aid drive
A large audience gathered at Mansion House under the British Finland Fund to hear Archbishop Cosmo Lang condemn a Russian led assault on a peace loving Finland. He urged support while noting Germany and Russia threaten neighbours. Lord Plymouth Lord Snell and the Finnish Minister spoke as funds reached £120,000 with calls for further help.
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Mansion House
Finland Fund
Canterbury
Cosmo Lang
Finland
Germany
Russia
Plimouth
Snell
Importation case in Cane Police Court faces high bail
In Cairns, Gui Shai alias Thomas Yeo, 20, a truck driver, was charged for allegedly assisting in the importation to Australia of a prohibited article under the Customs Act. At a Saturday hearing, counsel argued for remand and bail reduction, with court intent to issue a Section 283 (By 1 (c)) complaint for unlawfully in possession of prohibited import.
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Gui Shai
Thomas Yeo
Nto Australia
Caras
J. Benner
A. Anderson
CPS
Bennett
Anderson
Bernett
Cairns
Mr. Bennett
Boxing Garcia Armstrung Draw at Gilmore Stadium
Henry Arm strong fought 2 savage to round draw for the middleweight title at Gilmore Stadium. The negro lost.
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Henry Armstrong
Gilmore Stadium
Brisbane Shooting Claims Maw and More
Brisbane reports a fatal shooting with two bullet wounds to the head. Fray cate John Balmer, 46, of Bowen Terrace New Farm, died shortly after. Gladys Sophie Masters, 23, single, was shot and is undergoing medical examination with uncertain symptoms.
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Brisbane
Fray Cate John Balmer
Bowen Terrace
New Farm
Gladys Sophie Masters
Sanieree siding contractor case shocks Kamgares Pour
A man from South Srishene, Sanieree siding contractor, was admitted to General Hospital after a violent attack and a woman, Agnes Catherina Lewpes, aged 37, was found dead at Llewellym Street Kamgares Pour. Agnes’s head showed a boot-like injury and authorities say she had been dead for hours.
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Merci 3
Sanieree
South Srishene
General Hospital
Fe Hedson
Llewellym Street
Kamgares Pour
Agnes Catherina Lew
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