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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 06, 1931

Page

8

Kismet starring cast and battle fleet backdrop in first national release

The article highlights the film Kismet with Ernest Torrence Montgomery Hobart and Gavin Gordon among a starry cast led by Sieg Lore Yom. It notes a grand production by First National with an all star lineup and thousands of extras. A supporting Metro tone News item and box plans at Whittick's Theatre are mentioned.

Ernest Torrence Montgomery Hobart Gavin Gordon Joan Mar Sidney Jackmer Mary Duncan Montagu Love Theodore von Eltz Edmund Bresse Blance Frederici Noble Johnson Badad Metrotone News Whittick

Palace Theatre Screens Final Showings At 2:15 And 8

This afternoon and tonight the Palace Theatre presents the last screenings of an attract program headlined by Beyond Victory a celebrity anti walking drama with Rul Noyd Lew Cody James Gleason and Mary Carr Promise includes a western comedy Dude Ranch and all talking shorts Sound News and Gazettes To-morrow the much discussed Deacula will open at Palace and Gaiety with a strong cast Bela Lugose David Manners Helen Chandler and Frances Dade Also Up Pops the Devil a Paramount comedy drama and Mickey Mcluire Micky Mutt ers all talking shorts and news items Tickets at the theatre box plan or Pitard and Diack plans by phone

Palace Theatre Beyond Victory Rul Noyd Lew Cody James Gleason Awn Pins Lissi Anna Marion Shilling Mary Carr Rachella Zas Pints Dude Ranch Paramount Jack Caloe Stuart Erwin Eugene Pallette Mitei Green June Coll Ger Tig Pmorots Penings Wil Palace Gaiety Theatres Bela Lugose David Manners Helen Chandler Frances Dade Wth Norman Foster Carole Lombard Mickey McGuire Mickey Palace Box Pitard Diack

Final Screenings of Common Clay at Gaiety Theatre

Cairns presents final screenings of Common Clay this afternoon at 2:15 and tonight at 8 with Constance Bennett in the lead as Ellen Neal. The program includes talking shorts and a strong supporting cast featuring Lewis Ayres and Tully Marshall. Box plans available at Pittard and Diack's, Saturday join the dance with Julien Byte and his five, prizes, and a 10/6 one‑partner dance at 8:15.

Gaiety Theatre Cairns Last Knight Constance Bennett Julien Byte Eny

Australian travelers and locals frequent Cairns visit

A fragmented UK style notes a Cairns stopover with mentions of Mrs Dolly Groom of Innisfail and a short visit by groom Miss Sheila Bathurst. It lists several names and towns including Townsville Brisbane Kareen Port Miss, with arrivals en route to the Tableland and Innisfail residents visiting Cairns.

Miltank Sheila Bathurst New South Wales Ted Sapers Hll. Groom Img Cairns Innisfail Iriken Townsville le Messrs Harding Frew Brisbane E. H. Heste Kareen A. Andrea Ve

Cairns Guiders Association Meeting Notes

The Cairns Guiders Association records a afternoon meeting with Mesdames N McDonnell E V Allan Brodie and Miss Jones in attendance. Correspondence from headquarters included district information for the annual report and a note on instructional books. A global Girl Guide celebration in May marks the 21st anniversary with aims to secure concession fares for Australian and other delegates.

Cairns Guiders’ Association N. McDonnell E. V. P. Allan Brodie Miss. Jones P'brce Draper Ai Gia Layer Minn Garg Ing Harbetes Gate Brisbane Eee Ms Company Aewey Cies England Girl Guide Movement

Bon Voyage Bridge Party For Mrs Draper Guests Attended

Mrs A J Draper hosted about thirty at Dr and Mrs Clarke’s residence for a bridge afternoon in honor of Mrs Draper and her daughters who plan a Southern States visit, and of Mrs Hewitt senior returning to Lismore. Prizes awarded to Mrs Painter with Mrs Broderick receiving the first prize. guests included numerous local ladies and families.

Clarke T. G. Hewitt Mra Thefternoon Painter Broderick Mesdames AJ. Draper Hewitt Senior Kei C. ‘Woodward G. E. Board Kaadaon Ferguson Abi Fay Vainter Fynn Robertson Rutherford N. P. Draper J. Boland H. Draper W. A. Hannam Cummings Bennett Whyte Bund Brewster Mannfeld W. J

Cooperative Insurance Company of Australia Ltd expands co op network

The article outlines how the Cooperative Insurance Company of Australia Ltd expands its co operative system across states from Victoria to Queensland. It notes shareholdings with Vic Butter Factories SA Farmers Co operative Union and NSW Coastal Farmers Co operative Company, now Producers Co operative Distributing Ltd. Key figures for the year ending March 31 1931 include gross revenue 1 769 738 18 6 net revenue 1 008 245 0 11 claims paid 697 452 18 2 and dividends 59 419 1 10 with reserves 111 012 2 5 and total funds 206 032 2 5.

Cooperative Innurance Company of Australia Ltd Osrmers Victoria Lied Ned Weatern Litscion Australia Fiat Commonwealth Victorian Butter Facieties Co-operative Company Ltd Vic South Australian Farmers’ Co-operative Union Ltd S.A. Bettima Co-operative Company Coastal Farmers’ Co-operative Company N.S.W Producers’ Co-operative Distributing Ety Ltd Queensland Robert McWhinney Farmers’ Cooperative Distributing Company Brisbane Brian Blair Eaglstreet W. Charles Moyle CILC

Merinda Advertised for Sunday Trip to Turtle Bay

Haylow's fast motor geasel Merinda is advertised to leave Sunday next at 9 30 am for Turtle Bay and Green Inland then proceed to the deep water taking grounds. Last Sunday there were over 50 fish caught by Merinda passengers and with good weather expected next Sunday should prove a good day.

Haylow Merinda Turtle Bay Green

Cairns Aquatic Club Trip To Green Island

The Cairns Aquatic Club plans a Green Island excursion on Sunday leaving at 8 30 am. AMT financial members are asked to attend and renew subscriptions if not yet done. Members should bring old sand shoes as low tide allows a reef walk and Magneta will convey passengers with only council landing charges.

Cairns Aquatic Club Green Island AMT Atend Thor Magneta Council

Postele Social Club Elects First President

James N. B. Draper selects A. H Clarke as first president of the newly formed Postele Social Club. The organization unites all sections of the Postele community for a forthcoming annual event and broader activities.

Postele Social Club

Edmonton Notes Church Women Meeting Report

Edmonton notes record a Wednesday church women gathering at Mrs. Raender's residence with Mrs. Raender and A G Walker serving in secretary roles. The snippet mentions a pastor and other unnamed attendees in a concise church society update.

Raender

Cairns Lady Bowlers Enjoy Bridge Afternoon

It was cool at the Cairns Bowling Pavilion yesterday for a ladies bridge afternoon hosted by Mesdames W. Boland Bradshaw Bliss and Brennan. Six tables contested with the prize won by Mrs. T. Boland. Attendees included Mesdames Mills Munro Lyons Downey Boland Bradford King Pittard Johnston Gelling Grimley Hinsch Svendsen Speed Beilby Hodel Birch Daniels Jorgenson Da Costa Roberts Montgomerie and Miss Kain. He will be played again today.

Cairns W. Boland Bradshaw Bliss Brennan T. Boland Mesdames J. Mills Munro Lyons Downey J. Boland Bradford King Pittard M.ohnston Gelling R. Grimley Hinsch C.F. Svendsen C. Speed GL Beilby F.C. Hodel J. C. Birch Daniels Jorgenson H. A. da Costa Roberts Montgomerie Miss Kain

St Johns Womens Guild Minutes Describe Parish Hall Meeting

The St Johns Womens Guild held its monthly meeting at the Parish Hall with attendees including H K MacDonnell and Hohenhouse among others. A general discussion focused on raising funds and planning future activities.

ST. Johns Womens Guild Mesdames H. K N. MacDonnell Hohenhouse Moran Cawlin F. Allin Somumerville Eckhardt A. B. Mills Friend Brodie Blanchard R. H Kelly Archibald Laver C. Taylor Biessas Mins Jonis Mens Neri P. Hohenhouse

Men's Grey Sergerette All Wool Trousers

Fine wool trousers with side and hip pockets and cuff bottoms. A smartly cut design suitable for business wear.

Ladies Hosiery and Umbrellas Sale Notes

Abies Bie Hose on Rosewood Oak Cinnamon and Ber Lad ies hosiery in multiple shades 2 6 pair Ladies Silk Hose in several colors and shades Princess Pure Silk Taler hole Vee heel assorted shades Chubby Umbrellas celluloid Wh sale konica 5 11 Usualy 7 6 for 6 9 toe mt ot for 8 11 each

Osida Kell Estee Sale Konica

Welcome Savings on Children's Shoes at Maid and Sherry

Children's shoe sale offers assorted sizes and styles including black and cherry patent leather. Prices listed show 7, 8, 9, 9 1/6, 10 1/6 with several widths. 1-bar and SAND styles emphasized. Store highlights aim to clear stock with bundled sale items.

Fie

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