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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
6
An old sale ad lists numerous fabrics and materials with regular prices and sale discounts. Items include Crinckle glass cloth, crepe flannellette, fancy foulard, poplin, cotton cashmere in several colors, colored linens, maids cloth, and durable dur cambril. Prices quoted per yard or piece, with reductions from usual prices.
Brief note records that tickets in baraby require price reservation and are held for pickup. unclear text suggests reserved status and handover to the buyer at the venue. The fragment mentions bars or venues and a subscription or sale process with implied hold.
Palace Matines today presents Hack to Gods Country as the main feature with an extra large programme. The lineup includes four more items such as a Western drama two part comedy and variety pieces plus gazettes for patrons.
The Tropical Theatre screens Bardelys The Magnificent starring John Gilbert in a vibrant action romance set in France. Gilbert showcases his versatile screen persona with daring swordplay, cliff climbs, high leaps and bold feats, while Eleanor Boardman appears in supporting roles.
A special matinee featuring John Gilbert is arranged for Tuesday afternoon starting at 4 15 o clock. Ticket prices are listed for the event.
A Palace Theatre program lists five features for tonight. Highlights include Back to God’s Country with Renee Adoree, The Woman Tempted featuring Juliette Compton and Warwick Ward, The Life Inspiration of Franz Liszt with the Palace Concert Orchestra, the Paramount comedy Nifty Nags, plus gazettes and world travels. Box plan closes at 4 pm. doors at 7 15 with overture at 8 sharp.
After Gilber t and Sullivan, pantomime with traditional features will play at Hibernian Hall next Tuesday with a single performance on Wednesday night AC Night in Persia produced by CY Dowell and Ray. Bert Ray stars as Mother Goose with strong comedy, a trained ballet and Nellie Kolle as the principal boy delivering knee high boots and songs. The show also plays Gordonvale on September 17 Buwana at Pittard and Diack's.
Geneva reports indicate secret discussions among the Big Six on the Rhineland occupation. Press coverage shows diverse stories, amid anxiety over Sunday resumption, with Britain described as least responsible and fears of French opposition hardening.
A 27 foot trunk cabin feruiser was built by amateur Cairns makers Messrs. Francis Ireland Geo Daniel and A Cook. The launch completed a trial cruise from near the District Hospital then to Flake Clock beacon and back amid rough seas. Onboard were Ireland Daniel Cook Paul Cook J R Walsh and P L Wilkinson. A later trip went to Turtle Bay and Fitaroy Island for a day of cruising and fishing. The craft features berths for four and space for more, weather awning and blinds, cupboards, table oil stove and sink with fresh water tanks.
A large crowd watched the Brisbane Rugby League premiership final at Exhibition Oval. Christian Brothers faced University with University winning the final score a single try and conversion to lead 7 points. Carlton earned the right to challenge, setting up a premiership decider with University the following Saturday.
Sydney Ley. Len Nettlefold from Tasmania won the amateur golf championship of Australia at Ley, defeating 5S Keane of New South Wales by 4 up with 2 to play. This marks his second title, his first coming in Adelaide in 1926.
Newton Maas September 14 reports the national golf championship semis. George Voit of New York beat Phil Perkins, 60 and 18 to play. Bobby Jones defeated Phil Nes of Finland, Harvard sophomore, 13 up with 12 to play.
The Cairns Cyclone event schedule for Thursday and Friday was published by line fortacee Mr. C Thompeson din. The list names handicapped runners including A Moston, Wells, Dempsey, Langtree, Avis, Turner, Glassow, Hussey, Paige, Weinert, Newell, Cavanagh, Axelson, Pollock, Seeville, Hanson, Muelman, Cavare, Trevor, Marton, and several others. Second Class Championship and various distance races are included with a wide field of participants.
An advertisement from Lambon Store Service LTD Brisbane offers a ten day free trial of Acousticon, claimed to help hearing. Ex-Prime minister W M Hi is cited in promotional text and the offer requires no payment or reservations. The address given is Room 2, 76 Hagley Street, Brisbane.
Mareeba held a Combined Friendly Societies dance at the School of Arts with MC J McFarlane and music by Miss Murrane. Prizes went to Ira Langton and Mr Troughton as 48 couples danced amid refreshments. Several locals left for Brisbane and Irvinebank. Miss E Strickkind to wed Mr Alex Romane in Charters Towers.
At the Aquatic Hall Friday night the Cinderella Dance euchre prizes were awarded. In ladies play Mera Gardiner won first with Mrs Gardiner and Mera Jones taking second. In gentlemen play Mr Jones won first and Mr Sparrow took second.
Meta Abac ean Thos writes Women of Australia waken messaging Countrywomen of the North on Sisterhood and duty. The verse recalls drought fire and flood and calls women from Guthock to the Sea to unite, share their gifts, and push forward in the name of Australia’s fame.
Auckland report notes Colonial Sugar Company reducing sugar prices by ten shillings per ton as of September 14. The move signals a lower cost for buyers and could affect market demand in the near term.
The Edmonton branch of the Country Women's Association is under consideration. A meeting to finalize matters will be held in Brophy's Hall next Thursday after noon, September 20, at 3:30. Members and intending members are asked to remember the date.
Police verified the account of a youthful prisoner who described a farm murder near Riverside California in which four boys died. An inspection of the graves on a small ranch owner held on suspicion of murder helped confirm the tale.
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