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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
4
A clipping notes screenings of The Gold Diggers of 1933 produced by the same team, shown today and tomorrow at Tropical Theatre with other titles including The King's Vacation starring George Arliss and a musical comedy The Hire from Mawes featuring Leslie Henson Grossmith and Frances Day.
A vintage program notes twin feature agenda with Edgar Wallace mystery The Women in Life leading the bill and The Frightened Fatts thriller on the same program. Paroleimi shows Moe Clarke and Ralph Bellamy headlining a strong cast at the Palace Theatre with Julie Bresiini Orchestra providing music. The Children of Mary tonight offers a second act with a flourishing public reception and supper arrangements described as exceeding expectations.
Memorandum and Articles of Association filed with Registrar of Companies FM H Gillies on Friday. Cairns Motor Investments Ltd incorporated as a company limited by shares to lend money buy and deal in negotiable instruments and motor related trades. Capital £1000, 1000 shares of £1 each, registered office in Cairns. Signatories include Henry Packer, Gordonvale. Walter Slater, aerated water maker. Gordonvale. William Whiting, farmer Atherton. Thomas Simpson, solicitor. M A Hoare. others.
Salvation Army notes from London report General Hogans announces preparations for an November event. High Council aims to elect a successor. Genera Higgins recalls his long service and birthday. World leaders urge continued prayerful support. Daily Express reports Eva Booth may lead Salvation Army with Commissioner Mapp as second in command.
A fragmented caution urges unloading a congested liver to improve digestion and toxin removal. It links poor digestion and headaches to liver sluggishness, citing diet, lack of exercise, and climate as contributing factors and suggests an energizing remedy.
Turnbull dominates with strong service and severities as Wilde shows tenacity in a tight contest, lifting the team’s morale and pressure in the match.
The report lists multiple tennis results with players Hopman Quist Me Th defeating opponents in singles and doubles. Wins include Perry over Tuckey, Miki over Tinkler, Yamagishi over Ritchie, Gandardower over Nishimura, McGrath over Toogied, Boussus over Fyzee, Fijikura over Graves, Mare over Merlin, Prem over Wheatcroft, Ist over Bilfingtom, Hopman over Sleem, and Malioy over Morris in various scorelines.
In women singles Joan Harn man defeated Thomson after a five set rally 5-7 0-2 9-7 Scott overcame Molesworth 1-6 bed 75 results listed. Doubles and mixed doubles feature Stedman Reed and others securing victories in a compressed meet with varied scores across events.
Crawford leads in warmups with strong returns and strategic placement. Turnball dominates early rallies against Wilde, while Hartigan and Molesworth struggle but fight to stay in contention. Crowds note Griek’s solid form and Crawford’s rapid progress as rivals push toward the tournament’s later rounds.
May 1 reports show wool sales in London opening with 92 bales offered including 133 from New South Wales 2 from Queensland ADE from Victoria 228 from Western Australia and 3047 from New Zealand. About 2490 bales described as fine rare selections and at par with buyers hesitating amid frequent withdrawals.
A garbled report from London notes the new Archbishop of Brisbane, J WC Wand, and a formal invitation for rest and mission. It mentions Primate De Wand traveling to Australia, prayers from local clergy, and a hopeful outlook for future church ties amid a backdrop of ceremonial rites and aviation support.
The Foreign Office released a Foreign Minister reply stating Japan has not infringed China's independence and seeks to preserve China's territorial integrity through its own efforts. It upholds open door principles, welcomes constructive foreign activity, and warns against third party exploitation of the Chinese question in pursuit of peace in Asia.
Malanda hosts opening of a ladies and juvenile branch while Mr Strathdee of Beminfert attends as Grand Master of the LOOF on an official visit. Mr Hugh Hamilton of Mackey arrived by the 4 3 Canberry on Teesee day morning to take over the management of the Criterion Hotel in Cairns.
The Weembland Courtey Omens Association lists contestants and results for a local event. Notable names include Jose de We Doming, N. Smith of Southport, Mairi Robinson, and Dearnley. prizes and next Wednesday's honors are noted with Hayles and Henderson among the organizers.
The St Johns Women's Guild held a parish hall meeting with officers and members present. Plans were approved for a bazaar on September 20 and 21, with a cake sale in Abbott Street in May. The Cairns Gaelic groups met in the fish Hall, with notices of speakers and gatherings, including D. Hawthorn visiting from May year and an upcoming Guiders gathering. A Catholic Daughters of Australia bridge party at Lake Street yielded prizes and strong turnout.
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