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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1947

Page

7

Tropical Theatre Show Delights With Columbia Pictures Stars

A special variety program screens at Tropical Theatre featuring Columbia Pictures stars Walter Abel Robert Benchley Porter Faulk and Tom Tully with Virginia Welles Katharine Vander and Mary Philips in a specially selected showcase. The event marks the year's most anticipated film and stage entertainment with a sparkling lineup and fresh performances.

Columbia Pictures Mt Nog Spring sMernoor Comrtland Walter “Abel Robert “Benchley Porter Fale Tom Tully Virginia Welles Kathaineevander Mary Philips Variety Shore

Cairns District Scouts Week Plans and Events

Cairns District outlines a packed scout week featuring district meetings at Palace Theatre night shows, a star cast led by Ruth and Terry, and a big Wreath Week event. Activities cover theatre performances, district swimming carnival results, and Youth for Christ outreach with regional groups including Edmonton and Gordonvale. The report notes hotel venues, camp activities at Florence Bay, and planned entertainment with mentions of local leaders and volunteers.

Scout Week Marian 4Th Caira ADC Downe DSM Philips Janos Botsonale Oped Palace Ruth Terry Sch Robert Abe Baster Cub Woodindae Senak Profida DCG Masters Beaver Ter Wilsom Florence Bay Magbeue Island Wiet Livingston Imervet Abetas Seoula King Scout Uncle’s Bank Pram Carmen Fontiall Lintie iWest Cairns Cairne Wi Cairne Nic Cairns Cout Sra Cairns Ath Galros Ath Cairne At Cairns Gongratul‘tional Totus

Notable families join in Barrier Reef honeymoon ceremony

Rev J W officiated a wedding in the same district joining Evelyn Jean to Mr line Wh. The couple wore white gowns, with Jane Wright as bridesmaid and Jock Bue as reception host. Elsie Wheeler, mother of the bride, and Sydney Wheeler presided as toasts were given. The couple planned a honeymoon touring the Barrier Reef islands.

Nes Evelyn Jean Beer de Preramon Arthur Samme J. W Jane Wright Jock Bue Dorothy Elsie Wheeler Rydney ‘Wheeler Barrier Reef

Innisfail School Officials Retire After Long Service

At a triennial meeting of parents of pupils at the Innisfail State Rural School Franklin, officials with 30 years of service were acknowledged for meritorious work. The head teacher Mr. R. J. Cochran noted the circularisation of parents and expressed regret at retirement.

Inniafail State Rural School Pranklin RJ. Cochrane

Passengers listed on ANA planes to Sydney and Townsville

A garbled list records passengers aboard ANA flights to Sydney and Townsville. Names include Mrs F Marah Messrs CW Bradham P Rudkin and many others, with multiple women and men named across several lines. The piece reads like a busy passenger manifest from a recent air service schedule.

Sime Ana Glane South Brisbane Jowley Masters Wowien Ati Ble P. Fincham DP Moynahan Wal Mata Normanton F. Marah Messie CW Bradham P Rudkin Sydney Richardson Carian Ina” Burns Mesdames Haine Infact Namie McBryde Mears Janssen Jones Doyle Ay WO Moore

ERTON PERSONAL HERBERTON Mar A0 Mive Leo Bie Gleesnn

The readable text notes Herbertton at the Royal AOC venue with salting details and related preparations. The fragment mentions ERTON PERSONAL and names without clear actions, offering limited context on date and outcome.

Herberton Mar Toomoumis The Royal AOC Rennin

Scout Pack Activities and honors in Cairns region

The report details Cub and Scout group activities around March, noting attendance at mid week meetings, cricket and swimming events, and a climb assisted by rope ladders. It highlights awards and badges earned by members, welcomes new leaders, and mentions travels to Cairns Sea Scouts and Atherton for training and competitions.

Bury Gordonvale Aeroglen Tare R. Avia Thoms Farrow Greis Cairns Girmud Sea Scouts Clapham KE. Wildman Berton Rane Furior Jon Prernst Kelly Tie Pathfinders Tadge Moo O'Brien BM Cairns Goot Sewer Scoute Roos Doing & Aikeep Sa Schreeie Atherton Misa Stina Uta Freshwater

Committee Discusses Education Aids and Ground Improvements

A Royal committee votes to establish educational aids including a gramophone with loudspeaker, a projector for visual lessons, and playground improvements for smaller districts. Deputations on ground improvements and kindergarten shortages are noted along with staff training at Hereford hospital and visits by committee members to inspect facilities.

FR Bigertan Menta WS Betridge Ah‘ Hastie Collins A. R” Hastie Tewas Theodore Herbers

St Patricks Concert Mareeba A Social Success

Mareeba March 28 a crowded hall welcomed the Sts the har concert raising cheerful notes. The program opened with an overture then a dance by the Chlerea and a humorous item by Gallagher. A variety of songs and solos featured Mrs Salland and others with a villa trio Dawn Pra Yes and Bers Mane among performers. The audience enjoyed ten minutes of scrobmis and the convent chorus closed with a well received finale.

Mareeba Fas Bob Dutan Sts Ty’ Mies Palland Pinas Chlerea Gallagher Ri Sian MK Leg Fearral Ake Seahman Mr T. Agnew Ather Ny Mareeba Glee Chun Bale Narrigan Ge Crimmina Bales Kelty Santor P Salland Chris Tomas Aegaie Ganip Norm Crit Villa Dawn Pra Bers Mane Steele Morning Aid Jayer Convent Repupiia

International Scouting Senior Scout Reforms Drafted

Scouting authorities in Australia plan revised badges for over 18s and a wider senior section. Acknowledged moves aim to standardize ranks as rovers age beyond 17, with experimental stages limited by few scouters and tentative implementation hoped for by June. Roy Abe. Lith Cairn.

Australia Queensland Samimion Hohe Rover Secu Seoul Dain Tae Deen Taper Recuit Landaa Boyn Fraser Becton Wich Aga Ey Seow Sis Sieersana Aie Radyastes Hope O.K Roy Abe Cairm

Josephs CDA Guest List Omitted From Trocadero Event

Names omitted from St. Josephs C D A bridge and euchre afternoon at the Trocadero lounge last Thursday include Mesdames Robin McCaln and McAllister. McAllister also supervised the euchre.

St. Joseph's C.D.A. Bridge Robin McCaln McAllister

National Radio Schedule Apr 4 84

Radio listings show multiple school and ABC programs including Nature Talks The World We Live In and English for Secondary Schools plus a Nimble mix of agricultural, youth and musical features. Notable items include Horse Exhibits at Sydney Royal Show Australian National Quiz Championships 1947 and Brisbane Singers with Kath Watt Frederic Rogers and John Farneworth Hall.

Nik Tad Cosi BW. Chapman H D. Black Sydney Comans S.J. MacKenzie Childres E * Sessin ABC Brisbane R Dalley-Scarlett Sires Wilson Kath Watt Frederic Rogers Queenslane John Farneworth Hall BBC

Fragmented Romance Ad Inserts Charm Powder Theme

Fragments describe a rustic romance between John and Madeline with clumsy dialogue. An inserted ad voice references Charmosan Face Powder and beauty product phrases, creating a jumbled scene of affection and marketing. The readable parts emphasize sentimental dialogue and a cosmetic pitch.

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