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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1930

Page

8

Theatre notes reveal a spooky studio murder tale

The clipping describes a stage or film presentation featuring Dr Mayne Alec Francia and characters Joe Corie Soapy Marks and others in a murder seance plot. At Monkshull the tale unfolds with strange happenings, a masked killer, and a final reveal of The Terror. The Gaiety screens the film Watch with matinees and box plan openings.

Johmayne Alec. B. Francia Ene T Hatlieke Yoseph Girsetti Scotland Yard Joe Corie Mathew Beta Soapy Marks Ott Hoffman Monkshull Olas Dr Mayen Ie Il Rami Grgan Aberg Remy Alfred Ratmas John Milian Loiise Fagratas Spiri Heny Goodmarrt Hersbert Redmnayne Hart Olga Goodman Ulgs Tury Cotton Frank Anetus Goodmans Fane Edward Everett Horton Gundinai Ajax O'Shea Byay Janice Haven Fort Seays

Palace Theatre Presents Inocents of Paris Run Extension

Palace Theatre extends The Innocents of Paris run for two nights featuring Maureen Chevalier and a lineup of short subjects. The programme repeats tonight and tomorrow night with a new feature The Lady Lieut. Starring Walter Hinton and Claudette Colbert. Also includes a sparkling comedy drama and a circus themed romance片. schoolchildren prize drawing announced with plans at Hyatt, Hotel and Theatre office.

Paris Masnece Chevalier Fergramme Mariner Paramount Walter Hinton Claudette Colbert Leon Hides Post Gides

Tropical Theatre Talkies Show High Voltage at Tropical

Tropical Theatre last evening presented High Voltage with Wellin Boyd in a dramatic blizzard romance featuring six characters including Hoyd, Soure, Carol Lembanf, Beran and Diane Ellis. The film offered tense peril and strong performances, with clear voices and convincing emotion despite some awkward dialogue. Capron Swagger and a Canadian actor Rod La Roche drew praise for vigor and realism amid a crowd-pleasing, well received program. The overall impression was a memorable night with lively media interaction and a popular program.

Wellin Boyd Lau Hy Kinditie Hoyd Wen Soure Carol Lembanf Beran Diane Ellis Rod la Rocyse Cairne la Roche France Aml New York Sue Carol Soumd Popesn Owen Whitter Towight

Grand Concert at Soldiers Club Hosted by Ansac Club

A local notice announces a free evening concert at the Soldiers' Club, organized by Ansac Club. The committee secured notable artists from Cairne and district and prepared a substantial stage setup. The event aims to raise funds for the League while offering a high quality program to attendees.

Cairne Dali Havin

Adelaide Rail Line Stranded as Floods Cut Service

March 4 Adelaide reports passengers stranded as water 18 inches above the line and four feet deep along the rail corridor. Floodwaters cover about six miles, with an estimated 719 million gallons in the floodplain and submerging telegraph poles and track. Crews tear up tracks to reach passengers while efforts to pump and drain the line begin, as the rising lake expands and sub terrain vents complicate salvage. Senator Ringsubill at Forrest faces the worst difficulty, with little progress until the water subsides.

Adelaide Peserbare Thersal Anderneath Permament Perth Gratetrs Rest Till ‘Lake Ringsuill Forrest

Passengers Rescued After Break Flood Strands Trains

After heavy rains on Sunday passengers trapped at Cook station were ferried to Forrest and West Lake for transfer to cars. They traveled fifty-one miles to Loongana, then a Kalgoorlie-bound train waited. Officials blamed seepage after rains and questioned passenger choices amid rail disruptions.

Swnday Cook Forrest West Forrest Mator Loongana Celiet Kalgoorlie Gehan Nalkovrii

Washaways Disrupt 150 Miles Of Australian Railways

Forre st rail region reports severe washaways along a 150 mile stretch from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie. Commissioner G Gehan says traffic may be restored in about ten days after damage to tracks and ballast. Floodwaters created a lake near Forrest and rails lie on uneven ground, delaying services and threatening further disruptions.

Sarwany

Local Social Notes Unclear Readable Fragments

Fragmented report lists names and events from a social page. Mentions include gatherings at a royal Motel, a dinner party, and various individuals such as Mrs. W. J. Calder and the Steind family. Details are incomplete and names truncated.

Suib-luspero Cahalane Antag Norman Taylor Kya Jens W. J. Calder Mss Dad Carrie Canberra Pen Nissen Smoelteri Heel Ate Maton Ieovs Ee Cares API Sejmiee Lone Gorton Wale Estes New Gunwa Royal Motel Dee ‘Wee Jack Walker Misse Annie Florrie Lilian Grace Steind Helen Steind Hiss G. Love Cedric Kates George Guel

Brigades Find Fire at Townsville House

Townsville March 5 Chief Officer Garver and six men answered an alarm of fire. They entered an unoccupied hearse to investigate a candle and discovered melted wax and a restarted wick. Neighbors reported seeing a man in the yard, five lights on a candle, then leaving toward a vacant allotment.

Townsville Garver Garven Tien Ighbour

Retrenching Benstead's Retreat Serial Cited Protests in London

The Evening Chronicle reports it will discontinue the serial Retreat by Benstead, halted by Reverend Clayton's protests. The decision follows ongoing objections and public discussion in London.

London Evening Chronicle Benstead Clayton

Pope to reveal evidence of Russian Catholic persecution

Rome March 4 The British United Press reports the Pope will soon disclose documentary proof of the persecution of Catholics in Russia.

Rome United Press Wider Nnde Russia

Freckle Face No More with New Complexion Remedy

In a tale of transformation a girl once mocked for freckles gains confidence as a facial cream claims to fade spots. The ad touts Kiuth-ouble double strength as the cure, promising clear skin and a money back guarantee if freckles persist.

Repair Work Halts due to Track Damage on Gazwale Line

The Commonwealth Railway Department reports ninety men repairing a damaged section at Gazwale. Early yesterday a locomotive moved the line at three miles per hour, causing ballast and sleepers to shift and the track to settle on the embankment. Workers continued the repairs, while the stalled tram operations remained uncertain.

Commonwealth Railway Department Gaz Wale Alistac

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