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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1929
Page
8
A large audience at the Gaiety Theatre enjoyed the Iriste produced film last night, theatergoers praised the production and its presentation as a standout entertainment.
The Palace Theatre opens with the all talking film Gentlemen of the Press a tense drama of newsrooms two lovers chase and betray a strong newspaperman in a story focused on media life Walter Huston stars in a pivotal role with sharp dialogue and dramatic power
At Tropical Theatre the program fuses Hardboiled Rose starring Myrna Loy with Shorties offerings. The review lauds Loy’s portrayal as she abandons beauty to rescue a doomed lover, praising the film as vivid entertainment and a triumph of virtue over corruption.
The text reviews a drama featuring Myrna Loy and William Collies with Gladys Brockwell and Jobs Miljan. It praises the mother daughter conflict, moral stakes, and the sociological settings of modern American cities, noting Cairns audience impact and the production’s aptitude.
A note describes a traveler leaving Mungama on Saturday at 7 50 pm and arriving in Cairns at 8 15 pm. After a long day the person seeks a better routine with meals and more convenient arrival times. Dated November 19.
Hundreds gathered as the Citizens Band performed along the Esplanade attracting a sizeable crowd. The event lasted several hours and featured multiple pieces that received strong approval from attendees.
Berlin reports that Moscow has learned of a new policy causing German born migrants to face expulsion as a result of refusals by authorities. The communiqué claims peasants must leave their homes under the stated terms, highlighting tension between nations over population movements.
Brisbane dispatch notes two Mackay Harbour officers ordered to report. In other news a Heathfield Sussex railway station uses naturally arising gas from a well reputedly dug for water.
Miss Doccat O Sullivan visits her sister Mrs C Trucano and plans an extended Cairns holiday. Mrs P Cronin returns to Cairns after a short holiday with her mother Mrs Ashworth at Mareeba. Al J P Wilson, ex Cairns Railway staff, is appointed Director of the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau in Sydney and begins his duties at 56 Margaret Street Sydney.
A December 14 charity recital at the Strand Hotel lounge features Madame Rosa Horwitz with local artists including soprano Mrs Kondson and cellist Dr J H Thorp. Box plan by Mr Hill stage by Mr O Meara and a Mechstein grand piano from W H Palings. Proceeds aid the Christmas Cheer Fund for the needy.
Gordonvale on November 19 members of the Women s Sewing Guild including W Greenwood N Beckett Max Griffin A J Wordsworth J K Gibson prepared two XL blinds for the nurses quarters and Christmas comforts such as cakes and fruits. An afternoon tea was enjoyed. Each member fears it may be the last with Miss Moffatt as matron due to four years of service.
Brisbane reports that Mss 3 M- Bond a cen tors well known in business stated Perry Brothers Ltd founded in 1860 will become an investment company. This marks a strategic corporate shift for the long established firm.
The Delhi manifesto accepts the Viceroy's invitation for a round table conference and expresses hope for a suitable response and participation from Indian political groups. The decision signals a move toward constitutional discussion under the Viceroy's initiative.
In a morning session at the court McMillan Moore sues for board and lodging money and work done at the Federal Hotel. She states she lent defendant six pounds and other sums while he was out of work from June to November. No receipts were issued for money lent, and a maintenance payment was made when he left. The case adjourned for costs after a brief delay.
An old advertisement lists neat black patent one bar shoes in various styles. It highlights patent glace and extra wide fitting options with price markings such as 19/6 and 22/6 per pair.
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