This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
6
A brief clip notes Lorna Lane, billed as a coming champion, leading a beauty contest segment on Galaxy Tonight from 190 Bar Cont. All Talkie.
Spectators watched with enthusiasm as Albi 2 and the Tropical Talkies performed on stage. The crowd listened with rapt attention to the voices and acting, enjoying the musical entertainment.
Reviews reveal a tangled plot where Sterne Carrington and Peet unravel a moral conflict. The drama centers on universal questions of right and wrong and the stage’s vibrant portrayal captivates audiences.
The report notes a novel armistice service held in the Mersey channel area where four hundred navvies gathered at the construction point. The Prince reads a message from the King praising loyal service and hoping for a future recovery. The ceremony supports the British Legion’s sick and destitute.
Obituary notices the late Mr. Eric George Clarke with funeral rites at Atherton on the first instant. The remains were removed from Alsop and laid to rest with officiants from the North present. Family and friends including Mrs F Weare of Sydney and numerous relatives attended the service.
Officials declared the vessel overloaded and unseaworthy after its approach to Brisbane on November 12. The Balcraig had arrived from an unknown port and taken aboard a bulker.
The notice notes the appointment of an official at Wesley College Perth from Jans ie hn Phil Whear Mareeba and lists Percy Parker as vice principal. It mentions visits by family members, travel home, and other regional movements including Dr KW Frieseeeamoen in Cairns and Mr and Mrs T P Hoey returning to Cairns. The fragmentary text hints at various movements among locals, with several named individuals and places.
In Gordonvale on November 13 local residents, including Je Jones Marshall and Nicholaon, were seen during a social event. H M McMillan of Atherton reportedly attended the gathering, with further remarks indicating continued activity around Gordonvale.
Brisbane November 11. In the Legislative Assembly today the Minister for Railways Mr Forgan Smith moved an amend- ment to a bill regarding rail motors and the handling of related transport matters. The debate touched on funding, rollout timelines, and potential regional impacts as members voiced differing positions.
A letter to the Cairns Post disputes that Mr Currie approached the Lakes Reserve matter. Henry K N MacDonnell states he did not receive or recall a response to his questions about fire spread and disputes the chairman's contact.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.