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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
7
A fragmented report notes collaboration among fertiliser producers and insurers including National Mutual Life Association and British Insurance. The irregular text hints at a business arrangement affecting Hert Parr Tractors and Electric Piss Opes Bee.
The Sheik stars Valentino and screens Thursday at the Palace with romance amid slave markets desert battles and sea adventures. Richard Dix in The Gay Defender also plays Saturday, while The Sheik's dramatic scenes and perilous escapades draw strong viewer interest.
Breezy notes from Tropical Theatre announce Buster Keaton in a college comedy with sports plots and a cast of all American and Olympian actors. Also listed are matinees, vaudeville acts, a Minstrel show, and a packed program of dances, concerts, and a charity band raffle at the Palace Theatre and Aquatic Hall with ticket outlets in town.
The Country Women's Association hosts Hatter's Gala Night at Aquatic Hall this evening. Attendees must wear distinctive hats with evening dress optional. A grand hat parade will judge entrants, awarding 10/6 for the ugliest, most original, and daintiest hat. Buffet supper included. Hats and caps on sale at the Rest Room Abbott Street.
The Presbyterians of North Cairns plan a grand carnival on McLeod Street grounds with a 3.40 pm start and mayoral opening. Attractions include stalls, dips for children, a Surprise Stall, a concert, and games. Justice Fairplay will preside in the evening with impartial rulings. Allen’s bus departs at 7.44 and returns at 1.45 pm.
Sir Philip Sassoon under Secretary of State for Air begins a tour September 29 visiting Air Force stations in the Middle East and Iraq then India. He will fly mainly in the Blackburn Iris flying boat and returns to England November 6.
Roma Australia September 26 reports quiet drilling on the Roma Oil Corporation lease while cement around No 2 bore casing sets. Focused work advances on erecting a gas absorption plant at No 1 bore with strong gas flow. Test results are expected to justify anticipation and will be reported to the Sydney head office.
The changes simplify post voting for distant electors and those voting by post. A five mile postal route is allowed with witnesses. penalties rise for failure to vote. Provisions cover witnesses including teachers, council members, engineers, nurses and others. Eligible voters may vote in their division if living there recently, with conditions. Minor amendments clarify postal voting and notices.
Mossman notes show the Mosman Central Mill crushed 5 362 tons of cane in the past week, with shipping resuming this week and a large hole opened in accumulated sacks. Old cane inspectors D F MacDonald visits Mossman while Miss Velma Bettany is misreported in a recent Post.
The annual State Children's Department report tabled in Parliament notes 7 428 children under state control at year end. Of these 787 in licenses and institutions, 825 boarded with foster mothers, 5 418 with female relatives, 596 hired out, 100 released on probation, plus other categories. In Queensland abandonment is rare with only two or three cases in ten years. most wards are fatherless due to death or desertion.
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