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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1928

Page

5

Cairns Service Ltd Timetable From Cairns and Atherton

Daily time table shows departures from Cairns at 7 30 and 12 noon with services to Gisborne and inland areas. Monday Wednesday and Friday include additional trips to Atherton and various stops such as Strand Hotel Cairns Lake Eacham and Yungaburra. Names listed include N Graham and R Simm with Garages and hotels mentioned along the route.

Veneer Taarten Cairne Rere Re Arsenenle Cairns Laave Atherton Strand Calina ONDS Gordonvale R. Simm Lake Eacham Wyungaburra N. Graham Atherton Pte.ph C. English Ma Jane - P Calas

Cumberland farmer takes own life amid murder suspicions

London reports say Robert Gill, a Cumberland dairy farmer and employer of Sarah Corlet, 19, who was strangled, killed himself after an accidental discovery of a reservoir manhole. He claimed innocence but could not bear the suspicion and scandal, leaving four children. Police and coroner note the tragedy.

London Sarah Corlet Robert Gill Cumberland

Motorist Sentenced in Bodily Harm Case

Sydney November 19 James C Paterson Jr motor manager was sentenced to ten to twelve months at Darlinghurst on a charge of causing bodily harm to Benjamin Lewin at Randwick by wantonly driving a car. Prosecution said Paterson drove at 55 to 60 mph along Wie road swung across the road and collided side on with Lewin’s car. Both cars were damaged Paterson smelled strongly of alcohol.

Sydney James C. Paterson, Jr Darlinghurst Benjamin Lewin Randwick Paterson Wie Lewig Wee Tig

Tennis tax dispute unsettles Paris matches

The French Tennis Federation has revoked the decision forbidding inter club and Davis Cup matches due to the entertainment tax. It is confident that new secretary for Physical Training Henry Patt will secure a prompt settlement with the Treasury.

Paris French Tennis Federation Henry Patt Treasury

Glories of Musical Masterpieces Brighten Christmas Season

Time adds its haky to the Glories of the Musical Masterpieces that breathes the Spirit of Cheiatains A LIPP KONISCH VICTOR KUHLA BELLING Piane or Piano a DIAMOND DISCS MASTER'S VOICE COLUMBIA or REXONOLA GRAMOPHONE will greatly add to the happiness of your Christmas Season.

LIPP Konisch Victor Columbia

Double feature at Palace Theatre stars Arlen and Bow

Tonight marks the final screening of Zane Grey’s Under The Tonto Rim with Richard Arlen and Mary Brian, paired with My Lady of Whims starring Clara Bow. A Galician border war drama Surrender headlines tomorrow’s Palace bill with Mary Philbin and Ivan Moniukine, plus a 4 pm matinee of Odds On.

Palace Theatre Zane Grey Richard Arlen Mary Brian Clara Bow Romedy Gazette Universal Galican Mary Philbin Ivan Moniukine Lense Cook Onal Mina Shilhin Serven Michael Strogoil

Odds On Australian racing story screens tonight at Tropical

The Australian production Gade On is highlighted as the best yet with a racing tale packed with exciting incidents. Heroes Limerick Winalot and noted horsemen Jack Feehey McCarn Pike Ashley Reed and W H McLachlan provide color, while Phyllis Gibbs and Arthur Tauthert are cast. Check Hagen's hockey rendering in a standout segment.

Australia Gade Limerick Winalot Jack Feehey McCartrn Pike Ashley Reed W. H. McLachlan

The Ciniety Theatre Presents Vintage Screen Menus

Patrons can see George O'Brien and Virginia Valli in Enat Side, West Side, based on Felix Riesenberg's tale of a river barge youth who becomes a prizefighter and engineer. A Titanic sinking sequence tops a double feature with Jackie Coogan in The Bugle Call and a frontier post setting.

Ciniety George O'Brien Virginia Valli Enat Fife Felix Riesenberg Tell Enet Firet Shella Jackie Oogan Claire Windsor Jackie Coogan

Wores School Plane Fund Dance Draws Crowd

A lively charity event Friday at the Trocadero supported the Worce School fund. The fruit salad team handled the rush, prizes included a perfume decanter won by Marjory Comba and a ladies outfit won by Mr. J. Ross.

Worce R. Barbi Locke Cairns Marjory Comba White Rock J. Ross McDonnell's Creek

Dance Night Promises Prizes at Local Aquatic Hall

A Saturday night event features fox trot, waltz and one step contests with a prize of £5 3s. A full jazz orchestra backs Misa at the piano. A reduced admission for ladies and euchre competition with cash prizes add to the program, advertised as a lively municipal entertainment.

Walta Pne Misa

Her Husbands Wife in Cairns Comedy Debut

The Cairns Comedy Company presented Her Husband's Wife last night to an enthusiastic audience. Rehearsals clearly paid off as the performance combined a tasteful stage setup with vivid color. The plot centers on a hypochondriac wife who schemes to provide for her husband by choosing his future wife, keeping the audience engaged from overture to curtain.

Cairns Ryelhene Ald

Theatre review notes dramatic tension and strong performance

A local stage company presents a drama where jealousy and social pressure drive a complex plot. The finale features a drunk husband returning home to heighten intensity, with praised acting from Stuart Randolph Irene Randolph and supporting roles. The cast, orchestra, and crew are thanked for a charitable performance, and audience appreciation is noted as the governor may attend.

Italy Stewart John Goodwin J. J. Muadlalluim Lave Hight Cairne Stuart Randolph Gi. Stewart Richard Delon Hin Min C. Crowe Olin Belden Iene Randolph Rm J. J. Mae Callum Irene Randolph Stuart Eddy Emily Ladow Sheehan Nora Eastman H, M. Henderson J, Foster 5. Lauder E. Bolton J. Bolton T. Henderson Pany J. J. MacCallum Se Artia Imechanist D. Seaton Ain ' Amar Les. Davie MM. Svendaen

Miss Phyllis Gibbs Charm and Beauty in Cairns

Miss Phyllis Gibbs appeared at Cairns Tropical Theatre in the film Rap One. Attendees praised her screen presence and natural beauty, noting the impressive scenery she described as unmatched by American productions.

Phyllis Gibbs Australasia Phyllis Gibba Cairns Galisy Tropical Theatre Post Miss Ibles America

Miss Gibbs Receives Welcome in San Francisco and Hollywood

Miss Gibbs arrived in the United States with a reception in San Francisco led by Alderman Rolph and a police escort. She toured Daveriey Hills studios in Hollywood and acted in four films including The Angel of Broadway and The Main Event. Producers offered a three year contract with edit BD De, reflecting strong faith in her future.

Hollywood Mise Gibbs Daveriey Hills Courne Broadway Etta Goodall Era Reynis Marc Prevost America Miss Gibbs Edit BD

Australian trekker completes leg toward Melbourne to Perth

Brisbane reports George Bowld began a three year walk around Australia on April 24 1926. He started with two companions but both left due to illness. Bowld pressed on alone along the coast via Perth Darwin Cooktown and Queensland. He plans to reach Melbourne by April 21 1929 after a pause at Ipswich.

Brisbane George Bowld Melbourne Australia Firiswane Rbowkd Perth Darwin Inet Rook Boild Cooktown Queensland Bould Han Bouldin Day Ipswich Heather Mr'bourne

Innisfail School of Arts asks premier for loan aid

A letter from the Mourilyan Institution notes the Innisfail School of Arts seeks government support to finance a new School of Arts building. The request: guarantee a loan secured by a first mortgage on the freehold, with plans, revenue projections, and cabinet approval to back the project. The document also lists committee members and related museum and entomology updates.

Innisfail Kenisfail School Arts Fiam W. McCormack Innisfail School of Avia School of Arte Dindsfail Innisfail School of Arta Mortwage Mourilyan I J Lite Mowrissan School of Arts M. Hialihan N. Shimesin TA. Mecdnor HC. Willige Bf. McKitla Lni N. Barta Merings Botanic Mauseum Brisbane Queensland Forest Service Queensland Yonge Barrier Reef Dodda Kuranda J. Giddins R. Slown E. W. Martin J.R. Advocate G. Cobb Melbourne B. Mahoney R. Willians C. N. Shimmin Leen Creek Cowley M. Hoolilan D. Kaia Arta Ae Aga Jackson

Australian MP Reports Drought Strain in North West

Adelaide telegram from Mr. Collins MHR notes distance of 280 miles north west of Port Augusta on Saturday. The region is very dry with stock in poor condition. Owners are shooting surplus horses to conserve water for the sheep.

Adelaide Collins North Port Augusta

Butter and Poultry Outlook Amid Rainfall and Markets

A long discussion on dairy and butter quality tied to rainfall, urging dairymen to unite in the Butter Association to raise grading standards and marketing value. Notes on export potential, prices in shillings, and supply conditions, with calls for farmer cooperation, storage guidance, and inquiries from poultry interests.

Talemmaley United Kingdom Omi- Conman

Captain Hurley Progress in London Ca On Seced Bachire

In London Ca On, Captain Hurley presses a progress update amid terse notes about Seced Bachire. The report highlights uncertain gains and lingering challenges as officials weigh next steps.

London

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