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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
8
A synthetic panorama recounts a bustling world of cinema and press, detailing star correspondents chasing drama across continents. It highlights titles, cast lists, and shifting backstage dynamics, with mentions of Anna May Wong and others shaping a vibrant industry narrative.
Regent Theatre screens a Malayan adventure film with vivid jungle sequences and a Bengal setting in a lavish production. The program also features the detective drama Mark of the Vampire with Bela Lugosi and other stars, plus a comedy lineup and upcoming Pecks Bad Boy and Red Hot Tires.
An energetic social will be held at St Josephs Convent School Parramatta on Friday September 7 to raise funds. A variety of games including vanela g Los, bridge and euchre will entertain in the schoolroom and committee room with prizes and free refreshments. Old-time dancing and a gala extended event are planned with music and a notable turnout expected.
The Aquatic Dance Palais advertises three Kala nights next week featuring old-time dances, a gala program, and extended hours from Hopm to 12 30 am. Saturday brings modern jazz with Julien Brestin’s band, plus free novelties and attentive service. Monday starts weekly assembly nights with old-time dances, prizes, and a supper served by the ladies.
A Cairns program features the Tarerat ballet with Miss Shaila MacDonnell and Jan Kenaky Russian Ballet. The varied program includes rural and relocation parades and more. A second show is planned Monday at the Hibernian Hall with top acts and meals.
An ordinary concert becomes a two grand vaudeville show with £250 in prizes. Featured acts include Miss Katie Zamout, Sun Whelan, Cairns Banjo Club, Miss S Stack, Mr Jack Stevens, Mr Harry Robins, Wally Martin, Athlo the strongman, Master Clyde Jones, Mr E Lattle, Harvey and Hansen, Cairns Gymnasium reps Miss Marjorie Hodgson, Mr Tom Collis, and an orchestra led by Mr N Henstridge. The event takes place at Grice's with plan details pending.
A Queensland inquiry on 1931 betting taxes heard calls to lower the totalisator levy and reallocate funds to clubs and government. Proposals included an independent appeal board, keeping midweek wagering, and allowing public pre race prices. Opponents cited rising attendances and police concerns over betting shops.
Witnesses describe illegal betting rises and police inaction, with Luke Spanien urging lower bookmaker tax. J Murphy and Moynahan discuss impact of betting on attendance and revenue. The inquiry adjourns to the next day as witnesses address Ipswich Club racing and track improvements.
The monthly meeting of the district Road Branch of the Doughs Credit Party was held at the residence of Mr J E Mears on September 35. Four road attendance recorded with two new members enrolled. Enthusiasm for branch success evident as much business was transacted. An entertainment committee formed and plans set for a dance at the hospital road mall on October 26 and a market picnic at the Second Bea rince the following day.
Members are reminded that the annual meeting of the Third Starr Bowelry Society will be held Friday night in the Cley Cornel Chambers. In addition to routine business, the election of the right to the 41st appropriation will be considered. The society reports its year end and presents its published balance sheet. Members are urged to attend to show support for the directors.
In Tasmania Hobart September 24 the funeral of the late Lieut Governor Sir Elliot Lewis was held this morning after a service at St. David's Cathedral attended by Debs Bevan and representatives of official and private bodies.
The report lists several mentions of travelers and visitors moving through Queensland and New South Wales towns. Kathleen Dignan and family holidayed on the Tableland before returning to Tomuaville by the Katoomba. Mr and Mrs McWilliam arrived from Toowoomba by the same train and are staying at the Strand Hotel with other guests.
The Cairne Amateur Society unveils A Country Girl with three nights starting Thursday at Hibernian Hall. The final dress rehearsal earned praise for the cast, voices, and notably the historical costumes which add glamour to the pageant. Proceeds support charity, promising full houses each night.
Members of the Gordonvale owa group are reminded of the monthly meeting on Wednesday at 9 pm in the Rettegom. A full accounting is requested. Mrs. Koumy reports on the Thweaseijle conference and the Flower Show balance sheet will be submitted. Members should bring aprons cotton and aristore to help with Ambulante treats. Attendees will be Mesdames Attllow and Motel.
A Queensland mother reports her 11 year old daughter improved after six weeks on Dr Williams Pink Pills for Nervousness and twitchings. The pills, praised for strengthening nerves and aiding growth, are sold widely by chemists at 3 shillings per bottle and urged as a safe remedy for pale or nervous children.
The coronal inquest into the fire that destroyed a building used by Innisfail Motor Supplies opened in Innisfail Court and adjourned to Bevasane for further evidence after local witnesses were heard.
London dispatch describes a nearly unknown incident where a sailor was washed overboard and survived, returning to the deck with the same shipmates noting the event as a remarkable near drowning.
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