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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1925
Page
6
A report from Cairns states that G. Vowns and W. A. Moopers superintendent of Cairns District Railways retreated a6 Cairns from Brisbane yesterday.
Vert Now 21 the collie thal strike conferred till a late tour with Saturday night, see the procedure for settlement adopted. They will Saturday and Sunday. The strike involved engineers, firemen, and engine drivers across the state. The Minister for Kailua on Saturday commented adversely on the large number of men, but the entire trade of the State shifted as the strike continued.
Readable pieces show many names and addresses in Cairns with organizations and professions including solicitor dentist accountant and surveyors. Several lines refer to streets such as Shields Street and Lake Street and to locations like Brisbane and Canada.
Cairne Tropical Theatre presents Australian productions Should a Doctor Tell and Sunshine Election for one night only. The plot involves Dr Avedrey Mather urging marriage with Dorothy despite his medical exams and social schemes, a dramatic wedding day, and a shooting that alters fates. A Chute Chant will be performed this afternoon at Owen Whitticks.
The article describes Price Wanderers and Why the Watch channels promoting a variety of acts, including Chrume Tew Pre, Phung Lee, and Rex marks. It highlights Sydney and Melbourne commentary praising clever dancers and performances at Hibernian Mall and Palace venues, with plans for a Taghia Tongani screening and a listing of notable entertainers.
A varied page notes humorous and entertaining films of the year, with mentions of “Little Rabiner Crusoe” and other cinema items. It references a screen program by producers and a few local events including a Junior Cricket party with a euchre dance planned at Aquatic Hall on Thanksgiving week. Local music by Mrs. Amies’s Jazz Orchestra is also teased along with viewings at Howton and Ferguson’s.
Promoters cart a carnival tonight to raise funds with stalls featuring chocolates and munchies. The event invites families to enjoy games and guessing competitions while hoping attendees will be the winner of the prize.
The Cairns Comedy Company staged a lively evening at the Hibernian club with Joly Smith and Mr J. J. McCulham, alongside Lorna Wright and Ave Cyr Tear. A key actor Brown was absent, dampening audience enthusiasm, but the cast delivered humorous songs and dances, with hopes for more performances in March as the Lyric Orchestra provided musical interludes.
A fragmented note promotes an objective aimed at Labor supporters, urging visible pride and collective backing. The message emphasizes unity and a shared commitment, seeking broad endorsement from the labor community.
Fragmentary text describes prices and items with unclear names, mentioning Lavender Sky and Reckoning prices. Reads like garbled ad copy with economy pricing, yard measurements, and miscellaneous brand-like terms. No clear event, person, or organization fully identifiable.
The funeral for Mary Baumgartner wife of Se. Baumgartner was held Saturday afternoon with a large congregation at Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ta. Slactare led an impressive service before the burial at Martyus Street cemetery. The church choir sang. pallbearers and many relatives attended, including Mr and Mrs Mercer and numerous family members and friends.
Reading fragments describe a missing girl tale in Exsthe and references to a town, school, and Beene, with mentions of a minister Aldeburgh and Sir Colley Teh. The text also hints at communication plans and potential whereabouts unknown to authorities. The report is unclear and partly garbled.
A violent storm swept Murwillymbel NSW yesterday toppling the Roms Catholic Church at Stow's Creek. Strong wind and large hail caused significant damage to crops and property across the district.
Fragmentary notice from Rome dated November 20 reports a political edict involving Mussolini. The incomplete text references a magazine or newspaper policy and hints at revisions or exclusions related to the Mussolini era, without clear details.
Tributes poured in for Charles McDonald Labor candidate for Kennedy who held a federal seat from 1901 to 1913. Described as vigorous in debate and a tireless worker, he suffered nervous illness before passing away aged 60. Colleagues recalled his long service in Parliament and community leadership, noting his personal popularity and steadfast character. The by election to Kennedy was anticipated following his death.
Fragmentary text describes police guarding parliament as unrest supposedly limits potential meeting sites. It mentions officials defending constitutional order amid tension, with references to deployments and safety measures around government buildings.
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