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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1925
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ve Clie Pace Cairne Gram Kurema and Healey Lemeo visiting Catis, Strand, and Motel Paol. References to Veeworna, Tilackiworn, De, and Hinterland appear with scattered names and places, but the readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
A dense page of Cairns business notices lists dentists solicitors and engineers alongside hotel ads and travel promotions. Names include LA Miller, J.P. Clark, and Kenneth Lg among others, with offices on Abbott Street and Lake Street. Travel services promote Pacific Arcadia holidays and Port Sionglay resort access. Local merchants advertise dental equipment, photography, furnishing, and bicycle services, plus hotel and catering notices for visitors.
Maarlin's Birthday Sale is announced with a brief, repeated notice mentioning a sale event. The readable fragment suggests promotional pricing or a store event but omits dates, locations, or specific items.
Harbor officials discussed purchasing a new dredger, dredging Berths at water frontage, and extending the wharf to support growing trade. The engineers warned the Priest Mian dredge may not be ready for months, while options ranged from rebuilding old gear to a new vessel of 80 to 680 feet length with a 30 foot beam. Officials debated funding, road work for access, and the harbor board’s authority to finalize the plan amid rising costs and ongoing dredging needs. The meeting confirmed a cautious path forward with further measurements and cost estimates.
A sensational Austral production titled When the Kellys Were Out features at the Tropical Theatre. The film depicts the Kelly Gang’s final stand in the Burragorang Valley with scenes shot on location. Local production notes claim strong audience interest and a dramatic portrayal of Ned Kelly, Steve Hart, and their last defense against police. A follow up tonight includes a local talent contest and dancing, with Mc Marsh performing new songs.
A garbled review notes Palace Pictures screens Too Many Kisses, comparing it to Manhattan. It contrasts laughs in Manhattan with fewer in Too Many Kisses, praising lead Frances Hawart and suggesting the film follows a familiar beat with a Swiss‑army‑knife cast and a broad, public appeal.
A fragment from a retail notices page lists bargains in travel goods. The readable items reference various brands and suppliers, with mentions of prices and stock in a local shop. The legible parts emphasize discounted merchandise and in-store showcases.
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