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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

6

Calemte Musical Show Delights Tropcal Theatre Patrons

Dolores Del Rio headlines a bustling musical revue featuring Pat O'Brien Ed Everett Horton Glenda Farrell and Leo Carrillo. Hundreds of dancers perform in ensembles with dancing highlighted as the main attraction while the loosely plotted story centers on a Mexican dancing beauty and a cinematic romance.

Tropcal Theatre Satrons Dolores del Rio Aiec Incedes Pat O'Brien Edpard Everett Horton Glenda Farrell Leo Cariile

Adventurer's crime, escape, and film lineup preview

A serialized tale follows a long-term prisoner who after a failed parole breaks out and is recaptured amid a lawyer's office mischance. The program spotlights Evelyn Prentice with Powell and Loy, The Farmer Takes a Wife with Gaynor and Fomula, plus shorts, gazettes, and Australian newsreels. Additional features include Shadow of Doubt at the Palace and The Nitwits at the Rialto, with musical numbers and operatic excerpts. Weekend events list box plans and details for theater offices.

Evelyn Prentice William Powell Myrna Loy Alose Fox Janet Gaynor Thermew Leasing Henry Fomula Owen Whittick’s Tropical Theatre Metro-Guldwyn Mayer Palace Theatre Silhouette Gazettes Cinesound Australin Wheeler Wheeler and Woolsey Madame Paramount Elissa Landi Cary Grant Richard Bonelli Nina Kosher

Aquatic Dance Palaie Opening Postponed

The Aquatic Club announces the opening dance is postponed due to weather and travel disruptions. Dirk Porter and the Aquatic Club regret the cancellation and say the event will now take place on Saturday with updated details to follow.

Dirk Porter the Aquatic Club

Brisbane seat plebiscite fight looms in March election

The Brisbane seat vacancy election will be held March with eight nominees listed including former Brisbane mayor Maurice Barry and F Burke editor of the Labor Daily. The contest for the plebiscite is stiff as the winner is seen as future Brisbane representative, opposed mainly by a Social Credit nominee and no Nationalist candidate. Public protests over Hamilton Park sale and park land alienation persist as the Government resists intervention, planning works on Adelaide Street and Wickham Park remains contested.

Brisbane Labor Plebbene O.ce Maunrice Barry Trencheasha F Burke Labor Daily Mel Farrell Rockhampton Arthur Jones Burke J. Mann Metro Politan Bens Social Credit Party Railway Department Hamiton Park Wickham Park Angallery Hamilton Park Hanition Park Gil A. Bruce Adelaide Vail Nest Star

Tullys New School Brick Structure and Labor Powers

The State Cabinet discusses a new brick school at Tullys and hints at industrial clashes between AWL and ARU. Rumors say the AWL may face opposition within the Labor leadership as the ARU gains influence in party circles ahead of Brisbane’s Labor candidate selection.

AWL ARU Ryan Theodore McCormack Gillis Forgan Smith ASW L ARC Labor Brisbane

Parks Government Council Ties in Rising Milk Prices

A fragmented report notes milk and shoe prices climbing due to shortages and higher costs. The Dairy Producers and allied groups seek a fixed wholesale price to curb undercutting while foreseeing further increases amid a severe summer and scarce grass.

Otwear Asurcaoon Brisbane

Great Disposal Sale of Image Manufacturers Stocks

The Great Disposal Sale of image manufacturers stocks begins today at 8 35 am at Bom Marche Lake street Cairns near Falece Theatre. The issue highlights many bargains on ordinary prices and urges early shopping as stock is limited and not repeating.

Bom Marche Lake-street Cairns Falece Theatre Isue

Make the most of your eyes and health tips

A jumble of eye care ad language promotes bright eyes as a sign of health and offers vague pills for digestion and constipation. The copy overlaps with brand names and promotional slogans, presenting no clear, factual narrative.

Avon

Salvation Army Harvest Festival concludes yearlong drive

The Salvation Army held a Harvest Festival with Rev. Edwards praising gratitude to the Creator for annual sustenance and urging generous giving. The Army Band performed, including a standout solo by Mrs. rare golden voice and a humorous monologue by Hasoon, as Bros Tolputt Ebins and Evans led a musical program culminating in a benediction.

Saraton Arey Ernally Edwards Branessing Booth Army Rare Golden Voice Bro. Evans Bros Tolputt Oribin Evans

Obituary: William Nolan dies at Mareeba Hospital

Mareeba, March 9. The death occurred at Mareeba District Hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning of Mr. William Nolan aged 72 [likely 72 or 2?]. A market gardener, he completed his rounds on Thursday and appeared in good health until late Thursday night. He was admitted Friday and passed away after receiving care. The funeral left the hospital on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Father Mowst conducting the service at the grave.

Mareeba

Old Kate Regrets Gambling Tour After Monte Carlo

A former London stage performer known as Old Kate from Aldwych recalls gambling losses at Monte Carlo after a string of failed marriages. She describes early stage dreams, marriages to a successful Australian and a Lord Mayor’s former wife, and ending with debt and selling matches to survive.

Kate Aldwych London St. Stephen's Hospial Fulham Evening News Monte Carlo Aler Esther Washington Mrany

Brisbane left out in Dr Sargent concert plan

The Australian Broadcasting Commission is accused of ignoring Brisbane as it brings English conductor Dr M Sargent to Australia, sparking protests from the Queensland Music Council. They urge at least one Brisbane concert, noting Queensland funding supports ABC and its artists, while Brisbane is overlooked in the schedule.

Australian Broadcasting Commission Brisbane Vate Music Council A.B.C M. Sargent Australia Rong ABC Sargent Queensland Music Council Keer Sergent Queensland

Silkwood Burc Factory President Returns For Directors Meeting

The Silkwood Burc factory president Mr A J Davesoml, after a visit to Brisbane, returned Saturday and will attend the directors meeting tomorrow.

Silkwood Burcher Factory A.J” Davesoml Brisbane

Daughters Association Holds February Meeting at YM Rooms

The Daughters Association convened at the YM Rooms Lake Street with officers and members in attendance. Highlights include approval of a £1 weekly rate for three months, forthcoming meeting on March 19, and reports on winter weather affecting activities and a pending case resolution negotiation toward Brisbane.

Twbhutir Daughters’ Association YM Rooms Lake Strep Weer Mra. Mudths Mire EA. Atherton Mra Parent Wbrn-the ‘Cine-Presidente Mra Iy. Mache A Ti Sasmbrook Mesdamies J. Orion CB Sanizouen Dean Wo Maddock D. Twailiie Foley C. Peel C O'Taars ETL Hew + Kins L. Carrol J Manski Smith TM. Barrett H Ghule Esenn Sip ‘Ella Mine Linha Civ James W. Ferguson WM. Courtnen Dneill Nurse Quirke J. Roland Sayave C. Svendsen P. Martinneel Thorn JL. O'Briem Brisbane Barre Deaville Meadaue Surtha ED. Hoskins

Overlanding popular boosts outback motoring interest

Melbourne motorists push to Perth overland as unsettled travel boom grows. Three groups set out with fuel support for long journeys across the country. One troupe of actors led by Mr Les tche tours to Perth for engagements. Another Cairns holiday party travels via state capital cities. A third, led by Mr Gilbert Johnston, heads for the gold fields in Wilona district for prospecting work.

Auseralia Melbourne Perth Aa Sree Pany Lestche Jan Mee Tefiniewortly Agi Cairns Queensland Thei Belt Gilbert Johnston Jee W. Kelly Lewis Pry Lad Wilona Western Aus

Postal Order by Mail to D J Moynahan

Advertisement notes mail ordering to D J Moynahan for speedy service and easy ordering for customers who cannot fill forms. Encourages trying this method when unable to call or visit.

D. J Moynahan

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