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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1928
Page
8
The BIA graduate gains not just theoretical training but practical grounded business science. BLTA provides up-to-date instruction ensuring a certificate leads to solid, modern practice rather than inferior alternatives.
An advertisement touts Blennist Assett’s Institute as offering the latest in correspondence accountancy tuition. It highlights modern methods of coaching, contrasts with old approaches, and lists contact details in Sydney Cairns and polling agents for enrollment.
Two months gaol for Frederick Rice after an assault at the jetty wharf in Townsville. Magistrate noted no more serious offence and warned of harsher punishment for repeat acts. Proceedings initiated by Thomas Sluy, a stevedore.
The Palace presents a big double feature weekend with The Rough Riders as the main attraction and Adventure Mad as a Cinema Art Filme pick. Stars include Paree mount and a cast led by Heery Bancroft Firsting and Mary Astorstar. Matinee at 2 15 features The Rough Riders and Painted Ties with Hoot Gibson.
A Tropical Theatre program showcases Warner Brothers and First National releases headlined by Jawn of Steel with Rine Tin-Tin and a caustic The Hig Noise featuring Chester Conklin. A comedy titled Bernyard Olympers, plus Kaz eties topical items and a Beireny musical program fill the bill. A matinee at 2.05 pm and a cabaret meeting at Cairns Rowing Club set for December week plans.
A Thursday evening event at Aquatic Hall offered ping pong bagatelle dancing and euchre with music by club members. Dainty refreshments were served by the Ladies' Social Committee and the Memory funds benefited notably.
A brief notices the record fee set for Harry Lauders farewell at noon on November B.
Mr and Mrs Brace announced Australia will be represented at an International Conference in December in Brinsmead. Geoffrey Brinsmead named as former representative of the trade sector and commercial interests.
The Country Women's Association Chillagoe branch held a crib tournament at the Schoolroom on October 26 to aid the school’s breakup celebrations. Mrs Cleland won the ladies prize and Mr W Giroves, Mr Knight, and Mrs Winters took booby prizes, with proceeds totaling £7 7s 9d for the school.
The Cairns Branch of the C W A held its monthly meeting with Mrs J McManus presiding. Plans included Christmas cheer for the Hospital, Yorkey’s Knob seaside home opening November 4, and fund-raising results from cake sales and competitions.
Nonsensical OCR notes describe cricket style play at Norman Park with Rovers and Waratahs contesting against Mercantiles and Ivanhoes. Players are urged to appear punctually while outcomes may influence standings and position for the day’s results.
In Bom tamy, clocks set to municipal time lag 39 minutes behind Indian standard time causing widespread confusion among residents and businesses relying on accurate timekeeping. Local authorities acknowledge the divergence and advise synchronization with IST.
Town and Country reports a note that Cairns plans for a wine purchase today to furnish a new home on the Tabla land, indicating preparations underway.
The funeral of John Thomas Goodall was held Thursday afternoon departing from his residence the Ren Gordonvall and attended by Weiss Central Mill employees. Rev. H Ieherwood conducted the service with prayers and songs, followed by numerous expressed condolences from family and friends including Mulgrave Central Mill Company directors and staff and many named families.
Banking circles report Governor Al Smith will be offered four directors for a newly projected 53 million dollar Wall Street bank. The institution would boast the largest capital funds of any bank organized in the United States.
Innisfail police renew inquiries into circulation of forged forty five notes. Authorities have obtained important information and firms examine denomination notes with heightened scrutiny.
Lake street agent E A Lymburner announces a November 27 lamp contest tied to Aladdin Industries. Entrants write rules on store docket backs to win prizes including a silver pencil and a larger prize. Alderman W Colina approves the display and burning in the window.
Sunday services announced for St Andrews Jewish Presbyterian and nearby churches. Westwood mission hosts public worship at 3 pm led by Rev R M Anthow teahwater. Holy communion at 7 am in England church. Babinda Presbyterian morning and evening services listed with Rev John O and Rev W Davidson to preach. Bible class and Sunday School noted with times.
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