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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
6
The article highlights tastefully fitted bags shown in Plain and Fancy Leather with smart novel shapes. It advertises a range of fabrics and lines including Kazer Morleys As You Like It Prestige and Bonds in latest shades, plus Ladies Lustre Silk Underwear and Trousseau Berets as suitable Xmas gifts.
A listing of porcelain and pottery items including cale stands vases sugar kasim infant mugs trays butter dishes cake baskets and tray holders. It notes imitation pieces and assorted articles offered in a Claarette color and design style.
The Palace presents the British production Tip Toes featuring Dorothy Gish as star in the chief feature. The program includes prologue performances by Minnie and Glury Avercodf and the Misses Smith, plus Grock the clown in a two part comedy and vaudeville acts.
Bert Hinkler visits Canberra and a Paramount air epic Wings is shown at the Palace Theatre tomorrow. The film features Clara Faw Charles Rogers Richard Arlen Gerry Cooper Henry B Walthall with camera planes delivering the story. Tropical Theatre booking office open all day Tuesday.
A mint programme is announced for presentation at the Trial Theatre tonight. Greta Garbo stars in The Divine Woman based on Sarah Bernhardt. Lara Hanson is male lead No 2 Annelie Benson female lead Dolores. Also Confetti features Our Gang in Dog Heaven with local box plans at Whitick's and the Strand.
The Gaiety presents Dr Raymond world famous hypnotist and mind reader in a wonder filled act. Also Metro Porno Mayer’s Fire Brigade spectacle with twenty engines. Terrified children in a blaze scene with Tom O’Brien and May McEvoy. Trocadero hosts Fox Trot contests for ladies and gentlemen with free admission and special fancy steps.
The Freshwater Bushmen Carnival at Freshwater Sorte Reserve on Saturday offers varied events including races and a handican pedestrian contest. A grand dance in Freshwater Hall follows the afternoon, with proceeds aiding the Cairns Ambulance Brigade which plans to buy a new motor car for outer districts. Details available from honorary secretary Mr Otto Christensen or Mr M J Hogan in Cairns.
A report outlines recent concert performances at Towns tere Towers Hughenden and nearby venues featuring Dr Reeves violin and the Lyric Orchestra. The prepared entry march Law Lyric Orchestras chares and Ave Mark are listed with ticket details. back seats will be available at 2 shillings as the hall ticket office opens at 7.
A Thursday program at Aquatic Hall promises a monster night of jazz with a leading three‑piece orchestra and novelty acts. Euchre games offer £3 3s cash prizes, with the Alberts and Lancers also appearing. The Cairns Aquatic Club flags a moonlight harbour excursion aboard the fast launch Meriula next Friday for a lively, pleasant evening afloat.
The Milo Entertainment presents an west Tuesday event and a following Thursday show featuring instrumentalists dancers and singers. Proceeds go to the Cancer Campaign and St. Monica's with a box plan for Cairne at Whitticke and Babinda at the theatre.
Large funeral held for the late Misa Margaret Emeline Griffith from St John’s Church. Attendees included Cairns Aquatic Club members, Burns Philp staff, and a long list of relatives and friends. Service conducted by Rev Hohentwase followed by burial at Martyn Street cemetery.
Mareeba resident W Dickson died suddenly at his Walsh street home at 11:00 am on November 26. He ran a local bakery before retiring. He leaves a widow four daughters two sons and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to follow Tuesday morning.
Brisbane reports the death of Frank McDonnell a longtime labor figure and former Royal Commissioner. He served as MLA for Fortitude Valley and directed MecDensell and Easts. The obituary notes his political career began in 1906 and highlights his long public service.
Mr J W Creaghe representing Merere Pike Bro is playing at the Imperial Hotel. Mr James McLean from Mossman Central Mill chemist staff left by Monday's mail train for Brisbane on holiday. Mr David Jack A W representative of Mogeman has visited Tableland and Cairns and returns home by Merinda. He plans to resign from A W U to pursue cane farming.
A Movie Ball held in McGill’s Hall Molloy supported local school funds. Guests enjoyed a formal supper and danced, with numerous attendees described in pastel gowns and silk crepe de Chine gowns.
The third practice in Cairns aims to pick a team to travel to Mackay for the McAllister and Snelling Cups. Thirteen members shot with higher scores than prior sessions. Norm Cascells achieved a record 115 points, Bill Dillon scored a double we pale and 41 at Rapid, and several others reached notable scores. The chosen team for Mackay on December 31, 1928, will be published in Cairns Post and Mareeba plans may follow.
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