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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1928
Page
6
A broad sale listing features cotton singlets and rayon items with varied prices. Men's shirts, pajama suits, trousers, and coats are promoted with sale prices, detailing fabrics, colors, and typical regular prices.
Inclement weather did not stop a strong crowd from attending the Palace Theatre last night for the first screening of Sidney Cooks Cairne and district film. The program featured waterfalls and Barrier Reef views plus district life scenes including Mulgrave River and wharf activity, cricket in Norman Park, and Cairns landmarks.
Rin Tin Tin leads a tropical theatre bill tonight in a mystery drama set in a shadowy town. The Killer rescues his former master amid a dramatic rescue. The Big Noise with Chester Conklin and Chaplin adds comedic counterpoint with Sennett Studio links and varied acts.
Drenching rains continue across the far north boosting ground soaking and cane vigor. November rainfall improves prospects for the 1929 wood crops with Railways reporting station totals from Cairns to Tarzali and Gordonvale showing higher yields after recent showers.
A meeting of Canegrawers is scheduled for next Friday to discuss matters of importance. The assembly will convene under WetWalters In the Innia hy fail Shire.
A mounted Mt Surprise ball at Martin's Hall on October 20 hosted by Mrs. Martin and organized by Mrs. G Bolton raised funds for the Einasleigh District Hospital. Local volunteers provided music, decorations, and prizes while attendees wore festive gowns, with several couples winning novelty and Monte Carlo dances.
Gordonvale reports heavy rainfall over four days with 625 points falling in the last four days and 765 points for November by November 11. The downpour uplifts cane farmers and saves young crops after a prolonged drought, though cane density may decline this week while growth improves for the 1929 season.
Navy reports 12 inches of rain over a wide area with unsettled conditions continuing. Central weekly reading shows 466 points before more rain fell after the measure.
The Cairns Comedy Co stages Her Husband's Wife at Hibernian Hall on November 19 and 20. Proceeds go to the Country Womens Association Cairns Branch and Cairns Life Saving Society. Seats available at Pittard, Diack and O.
Monsoon depressions caused very heavy rainfall over the weekend in Ingham. The 24 hour total reached 210 points followed by 422 points, with winds near gale strength. November rainfall and seven month totals are noted as the drought being broken, providing moisture for Christmas.
The report records heavy rain along the North Decoast and coast to Canc ork over the weekend with lighter falls in the Carpantaria division and along the traffic coast. In East, Ingham logged points 632 for McDonnell 444 and Cari well 395. In Carpentaria, Richmond led with 12 j points and Hughenden 53 points.
Details of a conference planned to bring peace in industry show further postponement. The event in Melbourne now aims for the second week of December with sessions possibly held across other states. Efforts continue to secure wide Labour body representation including the A.W. and Australasian County Trade Union, with preliminary meetings ongoing.
A browse of notes indicates a piano chair for children aged 12 and under becomes part of a music program while competitors struggle to secure two items. The event, deemed the music seals selection, mirrors broader procurement delays affecting participants.
The Voree School Committee hosts a Beat Friday at the Trocadero next Friday to raise funds for the recently bought piano. Mrs. Renee’s Orchestra will provide music and a prom night with novelties and cash prizes.
A two day timber sale at the Forestry Office in Brisbane grossed about £50,000. The event covered a million feet of timber described as standing on Wengen Creek and the Saddle Tree area within the Forest Reserve.
The report lists entries from Brisbane venues Theatre Managers G Cornell and H Deen with performers including Erich von Stroheim directing The Wedding March and features Gary Cooper Fay Wray Clara Bow Richard Dix Beery and Bancroft. Starring selections include Keil Jansings and others as part of Prize week events at St. George's Theatre and New Canle venues.
Brisbane reports indicate American crowding of theatrical programs as theaters selected new films for local showings. The article notes audience interest and the arrival of fresh pictures with a focus on contemporary US productions.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and street fragments like L.AMILLET1sT and SHIELDS STREET in Cairns. Includes a Kenneth and Abbott Street reference with an Abbott surname. Content is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or notice.
Mrs. Wilesmith leads her orchestra for the evening as nominations for the Fom Trot Competition are taken during the event. A cash prize will be awarded to the couple chosen by the audience.
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