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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1947
Page
7
Spectacular color musical cavalcade headlines the feature at Palace Theatre San of Davy Crockett with Irie Meredith in support. Legendary Paramount celebrates one of the greatest shows of the era with dragfa color and dazzling entertainment for audiences.
Plz Theatre presents To in Arma a musical comedy featuring Danny Kaye. Samuel Oddwsie stars in EO Radio release with Constance Dowling and Louie Enright in supporting roles. Andrea and Emaly provide additional musical numbers as the cast performs with light humor and spectacle.
Rex Theatre shows the new McGhiteuddy comedy She Went to the Races with Frances Gittard in a key scene where she enters a muddy track. Supporting feature Tornado in the Saddle stars Russell Hayden and Dub Taylor, with Avs Gartner and Bemund Gwent also in the cast.
The first St Joseph’s Catholic Daughters ball in Otay will be held at the Crocadera ballroom by 9:15 PM with the Trocae Devo Orchestra expected to perform. Promises call it one of the year’s outstanding social events as Indies work to meet the debutante objective.
A feature programme at the Aquatic Dance Palas Gere offers popular old time dances with rhythm by Erle Pecks Sard. The act promises fast tempos and a lively evening, with dancing starting promptly at o clock.
An old column touts Woods as a remedy for children's coughing and hacking fits. It presents Peppermint Cure as a trusted, flavorful option with claims of soothing throat irritation and easing coughs. The piece frames it as a popular household remedy.
The piece outlines Elbert Hubbard’s Message to Garcia stressing prompt action and resolve. It cites the 30 to 40 million copies printed early in the century, noting distribution to American and international workers. It highlights Rowan delivering a letter to Garcia in Cuba, urging bold, decisive effort and self reliance in helping the cause.
An assembled report notes a coordinated effort by the Women’s Urgulations and related institutes to distribute aid via the CWA network. It mentions representatives from the Executive Committee and state leadership urging contributions and planning actions to support relief and burial costs, with emphasis on mobilizing communities and local chapters.
The clipping lists a busy national radio day with multiple broadcasts across genres. It includes school programs Know Your Town and English for Secondary Schools, cultural talks on Turkey at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, music and variety shows like ABC Hit Parade and Soft Lights and Sweet Music, and weather notes, plus stray garbled text and incomplete lines.
In a climax to a national corruption inquiry, a man faces possible five years in prison after a case involving Paris and a stair operation is revealed. The report cites government and legal proceedings in New York with ties to the Playboy context.
An engagement is announced involving Joyce Eling eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Koch Gordonvale Alfred Charles fourth son of Mr and Mrs RC Anderson Lake-sised. Easter visits to Cardwell guests include Mrs Savage's daughter Gooding Tuplon and Brody. Several locals attended weddings, travel to Brisbane, and honeymoons at Day Dream Island with Cairns residency planned.
A notice from Cattrns Amateur Juvenile Theatrical Society announces a meeting on March 27. It lists donations of £1 10d and a membership fee of £3 for the club.
Ottawa reports a promised rent hike of 40 percent for housing accommodations with conditions for landlord renewal terms and eviction protections. The plan hints at decontrol of some accommodations, reflecting government stance on housing costs and tenant security.
Army women in Tokyo express relief at waiving uniforms and allow civilian attire weekly wages. Major Pasline Linch notes WACs adjusted morale and discipline remain high, with facilities off limits to officers only and ample soldiers present to support the corps.
The Julatten district discusses road works on the Monmas to Julatten highway with a short remaining section to finish and ongoing repairs. The Dairymens Organization meeting in Julatten hall approved seeking drought subsidies and butter for the north. Council to supply grass seed along Moumnan Sette Tae. Rail motor service debate includes potential extension to Molloy, with calls for open land use and bridge work at Butcher's Creek and Maree Molloy road repairs.
Disjointed notes indicate the Air Force Association considering a new branch in Atherton following a reunion. A monthly general meeting and a committee meeting are scheduled for 8 p.m. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference potential branch formation and leadership discussions.
AAP dispatch reports that a Jam Union spy claim mentions German prisoners of war and Russian actions. The garbled text makes specifics unclear but indicates interwar tension and wartime intelligence chatter.
A fragmentary description depicts a lively seaside village scene with fragrance and soft light upon the skin. It evokes blue water, churn, and a sense of wandering youths in a peaceful setting.
A clipped advert notes that many women use Charmoan powder for a fresh look and long lasting wear. It emphasizes smooth skin and extended freshness for hours.
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