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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 27, 1935

Page

4

Tropical Theatre screens star packed double bill and more

The Tropical Theatre presents a Paramount feature lineup headlined by Little Man What Now and The Old Fashioned Way starring W C Fields with Baby LeRoy Judith Allen Mae Marsh and more. A Bela Lugosi Night of Terror with Sally Blane and Wallace Ford, plus That a Good Girl musical and Outposts of France travel short and Fox Australian Newsreel. Box plans at Cheen Whittick’s.

Frank Botenge Lnniversal Studios Margaret Sullavan Douglas Montgomery Coupl Mae Marsh Alan Hale George Meeker Fred Kohler Hedda Hopper LeWitt Jennings Paramount W. C. Fields Baby le Roy Judith Allen Fields Perfomners France Gazettes Fox Movietune Jack Buchanan James Inn

Palace Theatre Presents The Black Cat And Desirable Program

Universal thriller The Black Cat stars Bors Karlof Lon Kanes and Bela Tages with Jacqueline Wells Cass Manners and Lucille Land at the Palace Theatre. Desirable, a First National drama, features George Brent Ian Muir Verree Teasdale with a story of love and class intrigue. Shorts include Ring for 2 Day and Love's Labor. The program repeats tonight and tomorrow with Say it with Flowers and other vaudeville numbers.

Bors Karlof Char Seresnes Lon Kanes Bela Tages Count Dracula Universal Palace Theatre Jacqueline Wells Cass Manners Lucille Land Stirl George Brent Ian Muir Verree Teasdale Reita Jean Muir Warner Baxter Madge Frans Marjone Rambeau Zita Johann Roger Tmbot Noman Florie Forde Mark Daly Charles Cobarm Ben Pichi George Carney Mane Kevinl Montearto

Ward Orchestra Plans Free Shows and Balloons

A faded notice says Ward Orchestra will perform Wednesday with old-time favorites. Free novelties include balloon showers and dancing to a fast car tune at the Aquat venue.

Ward

Wanderers Club to Host Jubilee Night with Dance Band

Tonight the Wanderers Soccer Club hosts a Monday night Jubilee dance featuring Mr W Ward's band. Patrons will enjoy entertainment including a tango and waltz demonstration by Mr Les Hoay and Mine Stevens.

Wanderers W. Ward Hollywood Les Hoay Mine Stevens

Cuba Dance Show Promises Lavish Night of Color and Movement

A polished advertisement touts a Cuban themed dance revue with new acts. It promises a grand spectacle featuring graceful dances, Cuban hats, and lively performances by Mac and Clare, Em in and Cann, and the Cobax Rambs, with tap numbers and novelties throughout.

Jana Cuba Mac Clare Emin Cann Tey

Grand Winter Carnival Draws Crowd and Prizes

The Grand Winter Carnival under Gordonvale auspices announces prizes including woollen sweaters and bridge and novelty items. Competitors are urged to prepare despite forecasts of unsettled weather as Willis Inland sightings are noted and organizers remind workers of duties.

Sinter Willis Weather Bureau Widge Smit Walker's Tall Gordonvale Lane

Lands Minister Mr. P. Pease Honored by Shire Council

At the Johnstone Shire Council meeting in Innisfail on May 25 Councillor Singer moved a letter expressing the council’s thanks to Lands Minister and Herbert member Mr. P. Pease for support and assistance. The chairman noted Pease’s reappointment as Deputy Premier and praised his work for the electorate.

Innisfail Lo Flay Johnstone Shire Singer P. Pease Herbert Pease S. Pag Council

Muriel Brunskill Triumphant at Hibernian Hall Recital

Madame Muriel Brunskill, renowned English contralto, delivered a varied program at Hibernian Hall to a large audience. She performed Italian songs in Italian and included Handel and Scottish pieces, with Rachmaninoff and Tchaikowsky selections. Carl Bartling accompanied on piano, earning strong applause. A future concert is announced for the Roey Theatre and an Innisfail engagement.

Muriel “Bruns Hibernian Hall Cairns Donna Handel Montiverdi Srom Glock Taian Rachmanina Grien Hong Kong Chassins MacDowell Cairns Choral Society Madame Bron Roey Theatre Atherton

Australas Amadio Concerts Schedule Northern Queensland

Florence Avira known as the world famous Australian prima donna and John Amadio the celebrated flautist announce two Cairns concerts on June 12 and June 15. The program features grand opera excerpts songs ballads and piano solos with performances by Amadio Lambert and Avira before Mine Austral returns to Melbourne for a role with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

A.D. M. Longden Florence Avira Prina Donna John Amadio Cairns Austral Yi Amadio Northern Queensland Almadin Raymond Lambert North Queensland Melbourne Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Breaking Light Words of Cold Resolve in Season

A compact report notes Breakind Light delivers satisfying, sustaining words amid the season. The column reflects a steady tone and steady guidance for readers seeking resilience through cold days.

Miss Miriam Harrison Showcases Lady Ruth Corsets

Miss Miriam Harrison presents Lady Ruth corsets with makers of Lady Ruth front models. She demonstrates the latest ideas in corset art and offers free consultation and fitting for progressive women. Hy Wo Mazline Pts Ltd 1934.

Miriam Harrison Ruth Hy Wo Mazline Pts Ltd

Unbeatable values on Mt wide smartest Congoleum

Advertisement lists a 4/6 yard kitchen cabinet with cam deor and price point. Mentions unbeatable values and wide Congoleum options for kitchen flooring. No clear date or brand details beyond general product terms.

Aquatic Dance Gala Celebrates Queen and King’s Jubilee

The event features 28 dances led by Mr. Janes Gowaee and staff with Julien Brealin's Navy Blues among performances. A notable display honors the Silver Jubilee, while young dancers like Miss M. Burling and Miss A. Parr earn praise for their roles.

Jonament Wonton Wight Julien Brealin Janes Gowaee A. Parr Mise M. Burling

Toll of the Road British Decrease

London officials report a drop in road casualties for the week ending May 18. Transport Ministry figures show 112 killed and 3962 injured, down from 132 killed and 4990 injured the prior week ending May 11.

London Transport Ministry

Mail delivery schedule for Cairns and northern districts

The notice lists daily and specific weekday mail closures across Cairns and northern Queensland towns. It specifies morning cutoffs from 4 am in many lines, with occasional 2:10 pm and 7:30 am times, covering North Coast Line towns from Mirriwinni to Tully and on through Proserpine, Atherton Tableland, Mount Mulligan, and remote lines to Port Douglas, Cooktown, Port Moresby, and allied routes.

Cairns Townsville Proserpine Brisbane Wedne Atherton Millaa Milian Ravenshoe Molloy Joluten API Thurstay Mt Mulligan Mungana Garnetomy Merberton Mowday Etheringe Almaden Forsayth Georgetown Port Douglas Mossman Dam Etheridge Gulf Waltram Walsh Tate Tin Cooktown Port Moresby Samarai Kalamadav Rabaul Air Mails Wau Sal

Excursions schedule and departures

The notice lists Hale's last voyage leaving Spierdae for Green sion at 2d am Sunday and Monday, with Port Douglas and Cooktown as destinations. The Merrity departs Tuesday for Port Douglas and Cook, returning Thursday. After Monday June 10 the Merndi will sail to Pioilowy at 7 mm ashore with return westbound.

Hale Spierdae Fim Greension Susilay Port Douglas Cook

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