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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1929
Page
8
Saturday night crowds roared at Sammy Cohen in a Derby cycle race spoof and a romantic tale set in old California. All talkie shorts shine at the Gaiety while The Ritz Review delights with song and dance numbers and Fox Movietone News caps the program.
A sensational stage life revue opens at Pitlard and Diack's presenting The Fox Follies. stars Sue Carol Lola Lane Dixie Lee John Breeden deliver snappy dancing and strong singing in a grand talkie spectacle with Melbourne Cap as support and Mr Sculling slated to speak from the screen. Prices remain unchanged despite high production costs.
Patrons enjoyed a varied Palace Theatre night featuring Adol Menjou in Fashions in Love with Fay Compton and Miss Compton delivering strong singing. The bill includes Jack Perrin Rex the King of Wild Horses and Starling horse sense with a comedy and gazettes. The program repeats tonight and early booking is advised.
A lively Tropical Theatre program drew thousands with a mix of action, comedy, and romance. Monte Blue and Edna Murphy led The Greyhound Limited while Sioux Blood offered dramatic battles, backed by Vitaphone musical selections and a jazz dance night with prizes.
London reports a revised air route with Imperial Airways starting from Karachi on Tuesdays. An aircraft reportedly flew across Europe from Athens to a European city, with details unclear due to fragmented text. The report mentions Lieben and Lerbet in connection to the leg described, but specifics are incomplete.
Mrs Barson's friends press to know her condition improved. Mr Lance Bottrell arrived in Cairns from Innisfail after three weeks there. Airs E Blimey holidaying in Cairns guest of Mrs M Brown at Railway Hotel. Mrs Henry Collins visiting Cairns. Miss M Molt and Mrs J F Shannon returned to Cairns from Port Douglas Mossman. Miss Holt plans Munghana Caves Tablelands trip before returning home. Mrs H Baird and child of Port accompanied by others return to Port Douglas by car. Mrs Norman, visiting Julatten, returned to Cairns by train. Mr RJ Ubwi reported to have been successful. Shire Clerks' election adrea…
The Florin Afternoon at St John’s Church of England grounds featured a busy program with a food stall run by St John’s Women’s A. Fregt, a tennis event, tea in the Parish Hall, wax works by the Girl Guides, and songs. Prizes were awarded for items and tennis, with support from local ladies and the guild secretary Miss Jones. proceeds aim to aid church finances.
After weeks of practice by Methodist Sunday School children, a spring stage show delighted audiences with a palm decorated set and the banner Spring’s Greeting. Mrs Johnston organized the decor while Mr Millan and helpers built the stage, and Rev G T A Phillipson along with other organizers controlled curtain and door. Sweets were sold during interval as thanks were voiced to all who helped, and a repeat performance was announced for Draper Street Friday evening.
A parish school event featured child performers including Margaret Davison, Mavis Stevens, Audrey Roberts, Elma Meredith and others. Proceeds benefited the church organ fund as audiences applauded several encores. Each participant received a colored cone of homemade sweets after the show.
A special meeting of the Australian Railways Union QRU rooms will hear The District Organiser Mr P M Arges address members on matters of importance.
On November 20 a group of public officers including L Siemon M Dwyer Richards J R Dawson E H Spies Mead and Auer planted six hoop pines in Atherton Court House grounds. Supplied by Wongabel Nursery Tardent, the trees will be watered and cared for by six officers, with J F Currie expressing approval. The event notes ongoing plans to seed main street plots and repair the Court House fence by the Works Department.
In the House of Commons the Government was asked about repaying the Dominion’s contributions tied to the Singapore base as activity slows. First Lord of the Admiralty A V Alexander said the question is premature while Sir J H Davidson suggested terms implied the scheme would be completed. Alexander replied that the issue does not arise.
In the House of Commons Ministers faced questions on the Singapore base. Mr Ede voiced dissatisfaction at the government not consulting Dominions and colonies before suspending works and said he would raise the issue at the earliest opportunity. A separate note mentions schoolchildren receiving milk and a straw at playtime for one penny.
A dubious claim touts DOYAL ROYAL DIP as covering 60 percent of proprietary dipping in Queensland. The note suggests it reduces mixing effort and remains reliably strong for application, insisting it is the best option.
A compact durable cabin case features light wear protection with lever locks and caped Sonne Stace inches in multiple sizes including 26 28 and 28 inch options.
A compact listing details sizes of compressed fibre attache cases and lunch cases with prices. It lists two clip designs, metal frames, center lever locks, and various sizes from 8 to 20 inches plus multiple pricing entries. The entry notes quality fibre attache cases with lever rocks and corner metal framing across several dimensions.
An old classified like notice describes compressed fibre shoe shapes with lever locks and several solid leather suitcases. It lists sizes from 18 to 28 inches with prices shown as shillings and fractions, noting sturdy lever locks and well finished pockets.
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