Treasure Island at Tropical Theatre Delights All Ages
The Tropical Theatre screens Treasure Island adapted from Robert Lewis Stevenson with Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery as Jun Hawkins and Long John Silver. The program also features Hi Neighbor Our Gang and Rubinoff's Band. Second feature Fog Over Frisco. Saturday Wharf Angel and His Greater Gamble. Box plan at Owen Whittick's Trofacal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo-Mayers
Robert Lewis Stevenson
Jackie Cooper
Wallce Beery
Jun Hawkins
Long
Silver
Trofocal Theatre
Phome
Palace Theatre presents All of Me and Morning Glory
Palace Theatre shows two attractive pictures now. All of Me stars Freddie Marchi Miram Hopkins Helen Mack and George Katt in a love tale from slums with a thrill drama. Morning Glory stars Katharine Hepburn Fairbanks junior Adolphe Menjou and Mary Duncan in a Broadway rise story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falace
Paramount Studs
Freddie Marchi
Miram Hopkins
Helen Mack
George Katt
Broadway
Katharine Hepburn
Fairbanks
Junr
Adolphe Menjou
Mary Duncan
Bebe Daniels
Mr. Sweeney
Charles Ruggles
Ann Dworsk
Palace Theatre Offee
Ivanhoes Dance Night Promises Style and Fun
Tonight the Carts dance crowd greets the mock cabaret of 1935 led by Ivanhoe Begs as the star attraction. The show features a mock manneque pene with new fashions, dainty damsels, and humor to spark laughter from start to fish. Carl Hansen and his Sunday school class perform, and Miss Emily Mango demonstrates a snake dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hansen
Emily Mango
Aquatic Dance Palais Promises Night of Dances and Prizes
The Palais announces a Saturday program with Cairns dancers competing in a fox bet event for 29/1 and a dainty frock prize. Doors open early with a lucky number draw, Monte Carlo games, balloon showers, tap and twilight performances, and music by Julien Brestin's band starting at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Palais
Cairns
Fox Bet
Monte Carlos
Julien Brestin
Gold Stealing Case Heads To Trial In Croydon
The three accused in the Croydon gold stealing case, including Sanland and O’Brien, were committed for trial at the March session. A key witness testified that his identification of O’Brien and Mazards was not positive while police evidence showed Manson identified them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Lan
Acoces
Sanland
Mar Ods
O'Brien
Croyden
Taskriver
O Brien
Mazards
Manson
Taxation woes cited as Australia’s greatest burden
Canberra reports a deputation of business men urged the Treasury to drop a bill validating £250 000 sales tax on second hand goods. They warned taxes make Australia the biggest taxpayer, while officials signalled limited chance of broader appeals before Cabinet consideration tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
High Court
Federated Taxpayers’ Association
McKellar White
Australia
W. Donlop
Sydney Chamber of Commerce
Vere
Cairns Choral Society to Stage Second Popular Concert
The Cairns Choral Society reports a successful first concert at Hibernian Hall featuring vocal, comedy, dance and ballet items. Due to strong demand a second concert is planned for Thursday April 4 with a new program and most artists from the first show expected to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Hall
Bridge Evening Returns to City Council Chambers
Application to use the City Council Chambers for another bridge evening has been favorably received. The event on April 11 starts at midnight with 17 tables already filled. James A. Boyes W Hayles and AL Scholz organize, Mrs A Scholz coordinates reservations, and Miss J T Munro with Miss McH Martin return as joint patronesses. The committee gratefully notes a £40 donation from the patronesses, hoping Carnswell residents follow their example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbotock
James A. Boyes
W. Hayles
AL Scholz
A. Scholz
Chow
J. T. Munro
McH. Martin
Carns
Lanns
Competitive Choir Donation List for 1935 Eisteddfod
Donations to cover Cairns Competitive Choir entry costs include Cairns City Council 1000, Merchants Association 5330, A J Caper Pty Ltd 106, V Ener Esq with Sh wm 6 Headrick Pty Ltd 4000, Miss I T Munroe and MOH Martin 2 4000. Send donations to Hon Secretary P O Box 538 Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairns City
A. J. Caper Pty Ltd
V. Ener
P.O. Bow
First Antarctic Night Recalled in Explorer Gerlache
The article honors Adrien de Gerlache and the Belgica voyage, detailing his Antarctic drift night of 1898 99 and the crew facing 70 days of darkness. It notes tragic losses including Lieutenant Denen, the scientific team, and the voyage's scientific gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brusas
Baron Aa Gerlache
Polar Circle
Adrien de Gerlache de Gomey
Belgium
Greenland
Brussels Geographical Society
Belgica
Roald Amundsson
Scott
South Pole
Arctic
Nobile
F. Cook
Rio de Janeiro
Ae. Gig Ey
Antwerp
Tierra del Fuero
Care Horn
South Shetlands
Gerlache
Antarctic Circle
Gertache
Denen
Wanger
Conk
Jate
Belzica
Beleia
Duke of Orleans
Bismark
Aurora
Town and Country Notes Arrivals and Departures
Mareeba visitors and residents are reported with recent returns from Sydney and Ingham. Mrs R Newberry of Mt Mookoy visits Kuranda. Miss Adams of Tully arrives for holidays with her parents. Mr Pearce returns to Woltram Camp after a Mareeba visit.
Q C W A Bridge Afternoon Highlights Social Seventy Tables
Seven bridge tables filled the rest room on Wednesday with Mrs. D capturing the top score and Mrs. A Lee as the runner up hidden number. Hosts Mesdames J McCallum and W J McWrath served a tea. Upcoming hosts and stall organizers listed with society names and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee
Mesdames J. McCallum
W. J. Mcwrath
F. C. Hodel
A. Pares
W. A Ferguson
LD. T R Clarke
J. M. Johnston
A. Hinsch
PL W. Gelling
Ile
H. Burkitt
H. Pittard
F. Bradford
Schiebe
M. Davis
J. A. Donen
W. H. J. Mayers
HL K. N. cLammmness
Clifford
W. Fiend
BH. Lee
E. Laycock
T. Morrissey
E Marshall
P. Cronin
H. Robinson
M. J. Cassels
J. T. Roche
A. ©. Nicholson
H. Backer
J. McAuliffe
Reg O'Neill
E. Olding
HK. N. MacDonnell
W. A. Hannam
H.C Draper
R. Gorton
C Hayles
E Heath
H. Kennedy
Younger Set Bridge Party At Mrs Rutledge Home
A social bridge afternoon for the Younger Set was hosted by Misses D Rutledge and J Mazlin at Mrs C Rutledge’s residence last Saturday. A long list of attendees is noted, with Mrs J M Johnston winning the high score prize and Mrs Marshall taking the consolation. The group plans a monthly bridge evening on Monday April 1 at the rest room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mazlin
G. Schwilk
A. Scholz
H. MacDonnell
G. Payne
D. Vallance
V. Harris
E. Sinclair
C. Williams
Jorgensen
Furlong
Mn Draper
N. Draper
E. Svendsen
T. Minogue
C. Rutledge
G. Kiernan
Misses C. Brady
P. Svendsen
L Penny
Heners
Gordonvale Choral Society Plans Anzac Day Music
The Gordonvale Choral Society held a meeting at the Gordonvale CWA Rest Room to arrange Anzac Day music. The group has previously led imperial service music and is urged to respond this year as requested by Gordonvale RSS LLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Bradman Seeks 1009 Pound Annual Broadcast Fee
Sydney March 7 Bradman asked for 1009 pounds a year for broadcasting through Station 2UE. Station manager C Stevenson said Bradman’s deal, not the earlier executive engagement, caused the rise in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bradman
2UE
C. Stevenson
Pinkettes Laxative Promises Relief From Sick Headache
An old time ad promotes Pinkettes laxative as the cure for sick headache and bilious attacks. It claims constipation causes headaches and liver discomfort and says Pinkettes cleanses the digestive tract with gentle, natural action. The product is described as safe with no violent after effects and sold at chemists and stores.
Dawes and Mawson Lead Arctic Science Legacy
The piece recalls Sr Douglas Mawson and J. K. Dawes, Commonwealth Director of Navigation, as key figures guiding a tradition in Arctic exploration. It notes Gerlache’s earlier leadership, his Belgian Marine Department role, and Australian observers who followed his work until 1929.
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Daw
Douglas Mawson
Auora
Laptamn
J. K. Dawes
Commonwealth
Gerlache
Marine Department
Belgium
Davis
London
Bet
Dance
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J. L. Peake
Lake Street
A Wander Limited
Kemt Street
Minerva
NAVY
I Ae
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PTY. Ltd
Tropical Theatre
Treasure Island
Palace Theatre
Aquatic Dance Palais
Croydon
Deome Case
Moynahan
Crete
Canberra
R. G. Casey
Cairns Choral Society
Baron de Gerlache
Achie
Elk.s
Town and Country
Mareeba
Q.C.W.A
Gordonvale Choral Society
Pinkettes
Kelly
Boulevarde Shoes
ECLAT
Price
Oxford
Grace
Ota Cairns
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