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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
8
The article announces the William Fox feature Rich But Honest at the Palace Theatre with Jed Macar and Nancy NubovlayK, praising its dramatic romance and humor. A supporting program includes a Western dragon act and the Imperial comedy Strings of Steel as the finale.
A promotional notice for tomorrow's Palace Theatre show featuring the Ladies Kile Band and the Scottish Wars Entertainers. The act, touring since leaving Melbourne, includes Dorothy Shirer and other noted performers, with a mix of jazz, classical, and novelty acts highlighted by Hen Forbes and Win Darwin.
Tropical Theatre presents Par Wives with Marie Prevost and Kor Wives Only. The program includes the Ranger feature Plashing range and a safety film Drenched. A Topical Budget and sports items cap the evening with a Chanilec directed musical program.
Folk are invited to the Trocadero for a festive week with the Synecopating Orchestra supplying music. The second heat of the graceful one step will be decided Wednesday night and the Cairns Golf Club event unfolds Thursday. Friday and Saturday offer popular dances with a 1 pm start and endurance run to follow. entrants urged to register early. The Sunday recital features Mr O Reeves and Mr W Lewis.
A large Cairns meeting at Strand Hotel gathered 32 representatives from sporting bodies lodges clubs and societies to plan a fancy dress carnival in Norman Park on Saturday May 25 under the carnival banner. Alderman A J Egan chaired as Ighairtuan welcomed delegates and solicited ideas. Suggestions included races displays and variety events such as a fancy dress football match chariot race obstacle courses sack races and brigade and scout displays.
A disrupted local notice outlines a joint effort by Messrs Cleary Davie Hayes and others to stage a festival and procession. It lists committees, venue plans, and scheduled activities including a fancy dress ball and a craft display with donations to collectors.
A fragmentary programme from Nelson Theatre in Gordonvale lists screenings and performances. It mentions the feature film and other titles, describing the evening as offering notable entertainment and photographic projections.
A farewell euchre party and dance will be held in the Aquatic to nerrow Thurgiland to honor visiting team. The visitors have been popular and leave with pleasant memories of a happy time in the district. Wilesmith's orchestra will play popular music and cash prizes will be awarded for the euchre.
Tonight at the Gaiety Theatre ladies have reserved rink space and may skate with a partner Gentlemen may smile only with a partner Conductors will assist beginners Skates overhauled and patrons can expect a pleasurable evening Refreshments and full Gaiety Orchestra provided
Report of an aquatic officials race with T McDonald winning, Dave Headrick taking second for Alma, and P Philips securing third for Sylvania. Details describe course turns, wind shifts, and crew handling of boats with tensions around timing and equipment during the race.
Fragmented OCR reads like a town page with multiple names and locations. It notes residents traveling to Cairns Mount Statlay Gemmell and Werixhawe, with visits and a hospital entry. Several names imply social calls and journeys across the district this week.
A bridge party tied to the Commercial Travellers' Carnival drew guests last Friday. Ken A Ward and Vike Crothers shared top prizes for the exit game and fire heated. W J Barthert won the gentlemen's prize, a wacker's outfit, while J C Carey awarded the prizes. A basket of homemade sweets and a supper auction followed, with Miss Hogin helping and Hegarty taking the bid. The committee extends thanks to all helpers.
At the Catholic club Mareeba on Thursday evening April 26 the congregation bid farewell to Rev Father McFadden who has served as acting parish priest for seven months and welcomed Rev Father Doyle who succeeds Father Phelan. Mr GH O'Donnell led the gathering and praised Father McFadden with gifts from the parish, the Children of Mary and the Confraternity. The chairman and others spoke warmly of Father McFadden and expressed appreciation for his work, while Father Doyle received a cordial welcome. The assembled ladies received thanks for their help, votes of thanks were passed, and the evening closed with refreshments and music, ending around 11 o'clock.
Fragmentary report from Canberra details a government discussion on European migration policy. Officials weigh enforcement and potential penalties as authorities consider stronger alien controls amid ongoing debate.
A magistrates inquiry in Innise Pall investigated a car fire near Innige Hi that destroyed the vehicle owned by Revilla. Witnesses described a collision with an ax incident, a hole in the fuel tank, and the engine ignition triggering flames. investigators ruled the fire accidental.
Weather notes from Tully report practically no rain in the past two weeks as a sudden change brings milder days. The article mentions cool evenings prompting wrap wear and hints at spring conditions affecting local workers and hedge maintenance.
The Licensing Court session at Tigh heard a verdict by the Magistrate regarding new licenses. The meeting drew strong protests from workers and locals including the AWU against granting licenses to foreign nationals.
A southern train delivered Killies Band and Coms to town today for an evening performance at the local venue. A large crowd gathered at the railway station to welcome them as Rev W White is expected to arrive soon for services at the Methodist Church.
Mr Albert Pantony of Lyinkige Kent has completed fifty years of service in the village. The notice notes a long tenure and local recognition for his work.
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