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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

8

Rio Rita scores big in Australia tour with Gladys Moncrieff

Box plans for Rio Rita in Wellington and Christchurch see rushes as Cairns queues form early. The stage musical dazzles with Montezuma scene and Gladys Moncrieff in a standout role. Steve Baker and Dad Brown provide comic highlight as fans demand repeat season across capitals.

Sir Benjamin John Fuller Wellington Christchurch Cairns Australia Palace Theatre Gladys Moncrieff Montezuma Zarre Gladys

Tropical Theatre Tuesday presents talkies and vaudeville triple

Tropical Theatre Tuesday offers three programs tonight including Mary Pickford in Coquette with sound recording and Allan Moore in drama, Johnny Mack Brown as Michael Jeffrey, and Norma Besant. Ken Maynard stars in The Lawless Legion with Tarzan to thrill audiences. Short subjects between features. Box office at Whittick's and Strand.

Mary Pickford Ken Maynard Tarzan BaFace Aoa

The Street Angel at Reed Gaiety Theatre Street

The Street Angel stars Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor. Angelina, an unfortunate girl, steals to help her need and loses her way amid a traveling circus. She is later taken to prison while her lover believes her dead. A strong dramatic and singing programme follows with box plan at Pittard and Diack’s.

Charles Farrell Janet Gaynor Angelina Ries Pittard and

Travel Notes and Local Visits Amid Holiday Rush

Mrs A Prichard travels south aboard the Canberra for a holiday. Mr Winfield opens the gardens in Atherton while P Parker recovers from influenza. Norma visits over the weekend with Mick Brow in Cairns. Mrs Cronin and Miss Eileen Brows tour the retcon tome with the Coabersa party. James Reed Ena­sleigh holidaying Cairns then returns by yesterday's train to Ma­caba. Canberra trains Sydney trip noted for extended visit to inlaws.

A. Prichard Esplanade Canberra Winfield Gardeneate Ruby League Wees Atherton P. Parker Chillags Vna Keen Catrus Norma Mick Brow the & Tel Cairns Sydney Cronin Eileen Brows Coabersa James Reed Einasleigh Macabaens Afr

Chie Gee Branch CWCA Holds Monthly Meeting

The Chie gee Branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association met with apologies from Mes ley Nash and Webb and Miss Tat mrs. Pall propoced and Mrs. Byrne seconded the minutes. The meeting adopted the minutes and discussed Christmas arrangements in Chillagoe. A four member committee was formed and plans for the fancy dress ball were noted with afternoon tea provided by Mrs Hoffman and others.

Chiegee Queensland Country Women's Association Mesley Nash and Webb Miss Tat Pall

Malanda Town Band Grows in Efficiency Amid Regional Gains

In Cooktown and Cairns the Rev J J Phelan OSA and Father Jena Deni of St Monica's Cairns arrived at Serta to visit. The Malanda Town Band continues improving as it expands its reach and strengthens the town and district through new acquisitions and steady progress.

Isha Deni Poo

ACB Marks 13th Birthday and Growth Milestones

The ACB celebrates its 13th birthday noting permanent employment, widespread store presence, and a focus on expanding service. It highlights the aim to provide fair pricing and strengthen distribution nationwide. The message underscores commitment to customers and robust network growth.

ACB A.C.B

Britain Spends Fifty-Seven Million Pounds on Roads

In the past nine years Britain has allocated fifty-seven million pounds to road construction efforts across the country, signaling a sustained infrastructure push and potential impacts on transport capacity and local economies.

Britain

A Womans Letter Highlights Brisbane Beach Season Fashions

The column notes opening of surfing season at South Port and busy beaches on weekends. It details fashionable beach wear including two piece suits, cubist designs, large hats dwarfed by oversized models, and accessories like beach shoes caps capes and bags. It also covers race meeting attire with vivid frocks and accessories and mentions theatre performances and visitors to Canberra Hotel.

Silvia Southport Vparis Rio Rita Tucker

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