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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
6
Readable fragments indicate a feature on a Speakeasy event or production with a promised outcome and a target date of Wednesday. Details are sparse but suggest a pre show or operation related to a medical or secretive theme.
At the Palace Theatre tonight the feature film Mother starring Belle Bennett delivers power and realism. Supporting at the same bill is South Sea Love with Patsy Ruth Miller. Wednesday promises thrills with Hoot Gibson in Clearing Trail and the British International Widecombe Fair.
Box plans for the 1929 musical comedy Rio Rita by Sir Benjamin and Mr John Fuller’s company fill quickly at the Palace Theatre for Thursday Friday and Saturday. The cast includes Gladys Moncrief Les Pearce and Janette Gilmore with lavish scenery and a thrilling story praised by the Evening Post critic.
The reviewer notes Rio Rita offers more than the price suggests, praising its appeal and predicting continued strong crowds. The show is described as delivering ample value, with audiences filling venues nightly.
Last night at Tropical Theatre a large audience witnessed Helene Costello in The Midnight Taxi with Antonio Moreno. The film features daring scenes including a night air trip and a downhill Pullman ride, plus Costello’s dramatic escape from criminal schemes. Brown Brothers provide comic musical interludes and Abe Lyman’s orchestra accompanies Jimmy Ray’s eccentric dance. The program closes tonight with ticket prices kept affordable.
Ruth Chatterton and Raymond Hackett star in The Midnight To assist patrons at the Tropical matinee this afternoon featuring an all talking program. Screenings include short subjects and the lively cast will perform on stage. Box plans now open at Whitticks and the Strand.
The Cairns Branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association holds its monthly meeting in the Oddfellows Hall on Lake Street. The event is scheduled for the afternoon of November 4 with details to follow.
A meeting of all swimmers and others interested in promoting a swimming carnival will be held tonight Tuesday at Hill's Baths Esplanade to discuss the proposal for Innisfail Town Band to organize a carnival soon and for Rockhampton swimmers to follow a week later.
Inlets form round border patterns with irregular shapes that look blown. Gay patterned chintz shades remain popular for daily wear. Mrs C H Young plans to leave for Innis fail after her husband’s transfer. Mr and Mrs J Ross of Atherton on holiday at Coolangatta. Mrs and Miss Ryan return north after a local holiday. Mr and Mrs J Gaffney of Townsville visit Sydney before heading home.
A weekly Brisbane column notes summer rivalry between Redcliffe and Southport for residences and travel improvements. It mentions a growing interest in choral and sport events with a Melbourne gathering last week. The bride Irma Dearden, daughter of W. Dearden, is referenced along with a station home lent for the occasion.
With the onset of real summer weather shops display sunshades in many styles. Race model parasols attract the eye, though utility is limited. Elegant ecru mariette pleated shades edged with lace, pale green satin lining, and polished deep green handles feature Oriental colouring. Silk sunshades with floral, dotted, and plain patterns show contrasting panels. In the club’s blue and yellow hall trellis decorations glow, while guests mingle to orchestral champagne. Notables include B Smart, C Patching, G Crimmins, N Nott, and several ladies in fine gowns, moving to the twilight waltz.
The report notes W K Ryan and Mrs Hastie of Atherton returning yesterday. B C Hohmann from Innisfail Court House staff left Monday for a holiday in the South. Mrs H Ives Mossman and Harrison family with grandchildren from Brisbane arrived in Cairns by last night’s mail train.
Last night brought thunder with little rain as we left Baden Baden at eleven carrying lunch for the Black Forest. The scene shows dark, beautiful trees and a monumental straight-armed tree. The Black Mountains reveal hundreds of women at work and a forest crowded with deer that stay hidden due to heavy traffic.
A traveler plans to depart for Heidelberg at 2 PM and notes a beautiful run. He mentions special races today drawing Germany’s best, but language barriers lessen his enjoyment.
Advertisement notes Anti Acido as a remedy for morning sickness and various gastric troubles. Claims of rapid relief are presented with price references 2/6 and 4/6, urging readers to try the product for digestive issues.
Cohen orders cake then cancels and orders pie at a lunch stand. He eats the pie and is challenged by the waiter who asserts payment for both items. Cohen questions the charges as he prepares to leave.
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