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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1931

Page

6

Stage Show Mixes Tales and Silent Film Into Evening

A varied program at the Pal atid Gately Theatres featured a dramatic tale "Talable David" with famed performers and a radio production "Escape." The night included cartoons, sound news, and film shorts, plus a second program with "Fur Waratog" and "The Viefer AND" all-talking mysteries. Box plans are available at the Palace Theatre office.

David Qutray Kingston Hathura Nyacherows Eather Eyta Feu Kutard Cromwell Kies Ang Jean Peers Noah Berry Henry Walthall Associay Cariire Gerald du Maurier John Galsworthy Matt Dewarwend Wardhéro London Teesda Matiney Fox George Brien Palace Theatre Betty Stockfield Bath Santos Naples Capri Eins Pompei Jan Kiepara Vandsome Caruso Kiepurn Sirtiah Pompe Jen Don, Calthrop Constance Carpentier Randis Ayrton Terry Toon Pathe Sound News Owens White's Phae 2

Cairns Aquatic Club Carnival Planned on December 10

The Cairns Aquatic Club announces a monster carnival at Esplanade in front of the Aquatic Hall to raise funds for the upcoming Easter regatta. Attractions include roll-down games hooplas skittle alleys and chocolate stalls with nightly popular competitions.

Cairns Aquatic Club Cairns

Cup Candidates Stir Melbourne Cup Hopes

Phar Lap and Second Wind headline a field including Shadow King Koomeela and Prince Dayton as trainers assess Cup chances. The report notes Second Wind’s recent form with wins and placings, Shadow King’s Melbourne Cup performance, Koomeela’s Derby showing, and Prince Dayton’s improved running leading to Cup consideration.

Ch. G Grandcourt Fie Mon Orme Ece J. Holta Victor Moonee Valley Tullamarine Sandia el Rey VRC Quali v St Kilda Spee Ie Vicars Phar Lap Scowl Hasta Shadow King Atul Ram Prince Viol Weigre V.A.T.C. Coongydhcay Way Sawa Dark Man Prince Dayton Hazelwood Princess Betty

Victoria Derby under lights for Ammon Ra defeat

Victorian racing scene details Ammon Ra winning the Victoria Derby over a field including Wime Hotham Duchess Mendicant Noblesse and Volauvent. The article lists betting, prices, and race conditions, noting Ammon Ra led early then held on to win by a length amid a crowded finish.

Shadow King Triumphs in Cup at Flemington

Shadow King won the Cup at Flemington morning, posted a 2:16 time for ten furlongs, with Morning Light and Seedae in close pursuit. The event featured two Breeder’s racing entries and reflected a brisk, competitive Flemington scene.

Fiyie Bart Rae A Flemington

Town officer Townsend departs Cairns for Dalby with family

Constable J Townsend leaves Cairns by train for Dalby with Mrs Townsend and two children. He has been stationed at Cairns for years and will be replaced by the plain clothes Constable Sal, recently transferred from Brisbane to relieve in Cairns.

Swithh J. Townsend Cairns Fraiie Teai Dalby

South Africa Triumphs By Five As Adelaide Test Ends

South Africa win by five runs after defending 170 as South Australia falter with the bat. Grimmett, Bell and Vincent strike for the visitors while Christy stands tall for the home side, posting 51 not out before stumps.

Adelaide South Australia Bef Quinn Vincent Balaskar Risch Oll Haster Richardson Lee Grimamett Walker Vane Christy Grimmett Viljoen Googly

Cairns Defeats Gordonvale In Close Bowling Match

Cairns beat Gordonvale 77 to 108 in a rough bowling contest dated November 4. The score sequence shows Cairns 24 Gordonvale 45 later Cairns 77 Gordonvale 108 with mixed frames and uncertain entries.

Gordonvale Cairns Garfonvale Onine Aga Hi Rontesive Sre Gordonvaen Gookanvale Cairnns Gordonvax

Townsville Beveling Club wins Cantor Shield title

Bowlers gathered for the Cantor Shield final as Townsville Beveling Club defeated Suburban 5 games 175 to 1 game 114 at Towle Bowling Club. Rink lineups included Breinal Wilson Jackson Willett Cattano Walby Winzar Melrose 21 McLaughlin Jiff Walker Flannery Eggers Hurst Kidd 21 Williams Wal Beale Taife Hawley Dungard Benton plus Himafont Lemon Boos Creek Saunders Harrie Toohey Hiton tamil.

Townsville Laken Suburban Towle Breinal Wilson Jackson Willett Cattano Walby Winzar Melrose McLaughlin Jiff Walker Flannery Eggers Hurst Kidd Williams Wal Beale Taife Hawley Dungard Benton Saunders Harrie Toohey

Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society

Melbourne November 1 The directors report for the year ended September 1931 shows life policies in the ordinary department totaling 21 1, and industrial policies 125,752 insuring 6 5031,745. The accident and sickness department holds 2,600 policies insured at 1,581,650. Twenty 4397 ordinary policies have accident and sickness endorsements totaling 1,272,100 pounds.

Melbourne Australian ‘Temperance and General Mutual Life ‘Ansurance Society Ltd E&azlazt

Sheldon’s Pills Promised Relief for Kidney and Back Aches

Advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s Pills claiming to ease pains in kidneys, backache, rheumatism and urinary disorders. Mentions quick relief and availability from chemists. price 1/1 and 2/9.

DR. Sheldon Ted Sheldon Kiley

Lake item fragment prompts unclear record

Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear event or identifiable persons. The readable portion mentions Lake but lacks names dates places or concrete actions to summarize into a coherent news item.

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