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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1928

Page

8

Tropical Theatre Presents London After Midnight At Beturday

The Tropical Theatre announces a one night Saturday programme led by Lon Chaney in London After Midnight a crime detective tale with ghosts and a Yard man Burke. Also shown are Ladies at Ease with Pauline Garon and others and a Max Davidson two part Hal Roach comedy Mase the Gravy New relief musical and sport items feature with The Million Dollar Mystery cast headlined by James Kirk and Lila Lee plus The Country Doctor Felix Misses Cue and other entertainments at Whitick's and the Strand Hotel Matinee at 2 15 today

Tropical Theatre Lon Chaney London Roger Balfour Lucille Balfour James Haxatin Burke Scotland Yard Ftory Marceline Jinx Conrad Nagel Ladies At Ease Pauline Garon Certrede Short Gardner James William H. Strauss Whitick's Strandotel James Koof Lila Lee Sam de Jrasse Felix

Palace Theatre Tonight Shows Star-Studded Film Lineup

Palace to-night offers Richard Dix in The Gay Defender and The Island of Le Sac, Jeland of Despair, plus two part comedies No Mistake and Special Duty, with Mary Vand and Brent among stars. A five-item matinee starts at 2:55, evening program at 4 o'clock feature The Jay Defender and a lively mix of news, travels, and musical offerings.

Palace Theatre Pawiyt Richard Wis Gay Des Fender California Wold Fields Thelma Vode Matheson Lang Lesac Fall Mathew Stele Richard Dix Rmn Todd Robin Frowd Livania Serica

Woree School Euchre and Dance at Wattle Town

Lovers of jazz and euchre are reminded the Woree School Dance will be held tonight at S18 in Wattle Town. Mrs Wilesmith's Orchestra with rage effects will perform. A dainty sit down supper is planned. Cash prizes for euchre.

Box Plan Opens For Beau Sabreur At Palace Theatre

One of the strongest casts ever assembled features Gary Cooper as Major Henri de Heaujolais in Beau Sabreur at the Palace Theatre next Tuesday. Box plan opens at Tl clack this morning. He enlists with a beautiful American girl Evelyn in a series of thrilling adventures.

Beau Sabreur Palace Theatre Tl «Clack Gary Cooper Henri de Heaujolais Evelyn

Memoryge we Poth Euchre Night at Aquatic Hall

Cairne citizens may attend a Euchre and dance event at the Aquatic Hall tonight. Mrs Williamiths quartet will provide music. the proceeds fund Memory’s trip to Perth. The Hayaeeds Night Out celebrates old-time costumes with dancing and a first-rate euchre game.

Cairne Mra Wileamith Witl Quintively Jolly Monte Perth

Weekend sail to Turtle Bay on Pacific launch

The Pacific will depart today at 2 05 p m for Turtle Bay carrying campers. A few seats remain and applicants should contact secretary Mr A J Allag. Return voyage from Turtle Bay is planned for Sunday afternoon.

Launch Pacific Turtle Bay A. J. Allag

Golting Gertie's Garter at Hibernian Hall

A late 19th century style review describes the musical comedy Golting Gertie's Garter presented by Gordon and Reynolds' company at Hibernian Hall Caiina starting Wednesday October 1. The plot centers on a honeymoon couple, a jealous husband and a diamond garter, with a butler and comic misunderstandings leading to riotous situations including a hayloft refuge and a climactic discovery. The second attraction is the comedy Spooks followed by The Widow's Husband with box plan at Pittard ary Diack's.

Connie Gordon and Reynolds Chia Ue Jna Gertie Fatty Warrick Gertir Gattie Tilly Felton al- Hitely Hilly Pattie Box Phin Pittard Ary Diack's

Csima Caledonians Eto Dance in Stratford Hall

The Csima Caledonians Eto society holds its second dance of the season at Mr. Jim Tullys hall Stratford with record crowd expected. Jack Ross new chief invites all old patrons and newcomers. Deedo orchestra provides high order music. Willie Paul returns as MAC. Novelities offered and a generous old time dances program. Free bus leaves Cooke's corner at 8 pm. Refreshments provided.

Eto Jim ‘Tully Stratford Jack Ross Deedo Willie Paul Mac Cooke

Ye Olde Nigger Minstrels Season Opens Monday at Tropical Theatre

Revival of minstrel and vaudeville entertainment opens Monday night with Marshall Palmer and a varied company at Tropical Theatre. The program includes baritone singing, comic acts, Jubilee singers, and a Jubilee Trio. Low admissions and advance reservations urged as seating fills quickly at Whittick's.

Tropical Theatre Marshall Palmer Townsville Ward Lear Bertha Miller Writ Fames Jubilee Singers Darteres Syd Haynes Lelia Wybird Mita Doreen Hurst Neil Quinn Elsa Lewis Jubilee Hox Whittick’s

Sunday services and church notices in Cairns area

Sunday worship and Sunday School announcements from Babinda Presbyterian and Cairns churches. Includes service times at St Andrew's Sheridan Street and North Cairns Mall, hymn “Across the Bar,” and invitations to visitors. Also notes at Cairns Methodist Church and a youth chalice event.

Babinda Presbyterian Church John O. Robertson St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sheridan Street RM. Park J. M. Black Acros St Andrew's North Cairns Mall Spm Cairms Methodist Church Asia Oddfellows’ Hall Sister Kajewsla

Brisbanes plans for new maternity and child welfare sites

Brisbane announced a further building programme for maternity and child welfare, including a mother and baby home in Brisbane. The original plan, tied to the 1922 Internal Act, already funded 15 baby clinics and several hospital projects. New sites proposed include Cairs, Gympie, Gladstone, Kingaroy, Innisfail, Ingham and Upwich, with works starting once details are set. Some towns like Atherton and Dalby may gain facilities. provisions ensure access for intermediate or private cases. Public maternity hospitals are advocated to reduce maternal deaths, with statistics to gauge hospital value from majesty hospitals.

Brisbane J. Bopford Brinbane Smapford Department of Public Works Cou Caires Gympie Gladstone Kingaroy Innisfail Ingham Upewich Works Department Atherton Chinchilla Dalby Mundubbera

Growing baby clinic program expands to Warwick

Child welfare figures show attendances rising from 69,226 in 1925-26 to 95,492 in 1927-28 with potential to reach 115,000 this year if trends continue. Cabinet approves immediate establishment of a Warwick baby clinic and expands funding to train nurses in maternity and child welfare work across remote districts.

Stopford Warwick

Travelling Train Proposal Expands Ante-natal Services

The plan includes a travelling train and two ante-natal clinics at alley and Woolloongabba to work with maternity services. It aims to cut infant mortality and support mothers, with a central Brisbane mothercraft home for feeding support, artificial feeding, premature babies, and nurse training. the Director of Child Welfare strongly supported the idea.

Alley Woolloongabba Brisbane

Serious Charge Against Innisfail Youth At Innisfail

Acting Prime Minister Dwyer heard a case in Innisfail where Alexander Wardropa also known as Alexander Morrison is charged with a serious offence against a young girl on September 5. Sergeant Dohy prosecuted and J Boyett defended. Much evidence was of an unpublishable nature and the hearing was adjourned to Monday.

Innisfail Mr. Dwyer P.M Alexander Wardropa Alexander Morrison Uohy J. Boyett

Sordid Case at Innisfail Court Leaves Gallery

Innisfail September 22: Police Court hears a case where a young man faces a serious charge against a girl. As evidence proceeds, Acting PM Mr Dwyer notes that any man of clean mind should not stay to listen. Spectators leave the court following the magistrate’s hint.

Innisfail Dwyer P.M

Engagement of Lieut McMahon in Cairns Navy Family News

Mr Graham Meld returns from Cairns by the main train. Engagement announced for Lieut F McMahon RN of 1 MALS Annrals eldest son of Mr and Mrs J McMahon Cairns. Miss Joan Farquhar daughter of Mr and Mrs A Farquhar Laue oat Fiji. McMahon on cruise with HM Australian forces aboard HOLMAS returning to Brisbane via America in October. wedding planned in Sydney.

Graham Meld Railways Townsville Cairns F. McMahon R.A.N Annrals J. McMahon Martyn Street A. Farquhar Laue Fiji MecMahon Homlas Australia Brisbane America Sydney

Yorkies Knob Social at Pacific Resort Attended by Many Names

Visitors to Pacific Resort join a Yorkies Knob social with attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Manfield Cairns Miss Hudson Cairns and Miss Steele among numerous others from Cairns Edmonton Atherton Melbourne and New South Wales. The guest list features families and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Mallon Mr. J. J. Mason and Mr. Martin Kett with multiple friends and relatives noted. The event shows a wide regional turnout across Queensland and beyond.

Pacific Resort Ihek Manfield Cairn*s F. Johnson and Child Edmonton Mire Armatrond Gordonvale Hudson Cairns Crawley Wyghorn K. Humphreys Atherton T. Scanlon Commonwealth Bank J. Brenna W. Fraser A. Maller A. Partraw Melbourne J. D. Carr Emme A O' Hara Eeara Parly AL Gibbs H.R New South Wales Martin Kett M. Delaney Dillon Mes Morrison Mra Tl Short and Family Aml Aire Suilder Cairns

Ivanhoe Hockey Team Hosts President and Coach at Theatre Party

On a Wednesday evening the Ivanhoe Hockey Team entertained their President Mr C Taylor and Mrs Taylor and coach Mr Walsh at the Tropical Theatre then dined at the Golden Vale Café. Paybor presented Mr Walsh with a cigarette holder and case as thanks for his good work. Miss Motly Haines, captain, presented Mr Taylor with a handsome keeper.

Ivanhoe Mr C. Taylor Taylor Mer. T. Walsh Tropical Theatre Golden Vale Paybor Mr. Walsh Motly Haines Mr. Taylor Kewple

Cairns Bowling Club Announces Annual Ladies Day

The Cairns Bowling Club invites members their wives and lady friends to attend the annual ladies day and prize distribution at the Club House today Saturday. Members are urged to participate in the event and enjoy the social gathering.

Cairns Bowling Club Cairns Wolding

Mad Hatters Gala Night With Elaborate Hats

A crowded Mad Hatters Gala featured a parade of hats and gowns. Renowned attendees included Mrs H K MacDonnell and Mrs W E Stowell among many society figures, with prizes donated to Seaside Cottage funds and winners announced for the novelty dance and chocolate waltz.

MAD Hatters H. K. MacDonnell Louise Fazenda W. E. Stowell Lily of T. Hoey H. Johnston Warner G. Kelly Rooster Stillman Scotchman Trotskei Abi Aiea F. Abrahams Mr. J. Walker A. H. Clarke J. K. Warner K. Ward Captain Clarke Mra Bert Draper Mira Hannam Abi Murray Mrs. Thorne Norman Draper Mrs. Roche Dearnales Mirm Lucas Barson I. MacCallon Misa R. Knowles M. Knowles Ward

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Beturday Lon. Chaney Sears Richard Dia The Gay Defender Jeland of Brent Mary Vandbragh Noah Beery Rescoe Karne Joan Standing Hoa Sabrear Euchre and Dance Mazlins Maglin S.M Tobralco Manchester van Andes Ising Friell T.K Het Mercer “Asees Paiva, Wie Fae Vyakur Lerge Amnesa Jones Deere Sazlins Ltd LDS and Lake Street Gertia Csima Caledonians ST. John's Church OF England Baby Clinics Eminem al Ram OD Fablic Olson Tante Regletared Tatation Cardelly Ivanhoe Hockey Team L. A. Mille Dentis Shields Josepe Kelly Boys’ Clothing Department Darkawn Cottuos Garardine School Set Bach JOYS Sory Dente Vias Po Ll
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