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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1947
Page
7
Miss Doreen Drexel a youthful American beauty extols Pond's Two Creame and Pond's Vanishing Dream in an odd promotional piece. She praises Four's Cold Cream for elrennie and skin care while praising grooming and makeup removal techniques.
A Melbourne audience recalls in 1934 the visit of John Masefield Poet Laureate who recited his sea poems to schoolchildren. Born 1828 in Liverpool, Masefield left school early to sail and write in imitation of Chaucer. He became Poet Laureate in 1930 and authored more than 30 volumes of verse and prose.
The Palace Theatre showcases a varied slate headlined by Darryl Fraunck's Wilton spectacle and Paramount’s Incendiary Blonde with Bexy Hutton delivering a lively Texas Gala role. Also featured are The Son of Davy Crockett, The Great John 1, and Up in Arms while major acts sustain the program including Bing Crosby Productions and Dinah Shore in a danceable, starry package.
Frances Gifford receives a notable acting honour for her role in She Went to the Races at the Progress Theatre tonight. The new MGA comedy features scenes where Gifford enters Mr McGulluddy's stall and performs a tall task, with James Craig Ava Gardner and Edmund Gwenn among supporters and Russell Hayden starring in A Tornado in the Saddle with Dub Taylor.
Poland plans massive resettlement as millions, between 6.3 and 10 million, are expected to move from eastern territories to western lands absorbed by Germany. The policy, tied to expelling Germans from Polish and adjacent areas, aims to complete postwar remapping by year end. Premier and minister outline recovery terms and terminations linked to the expulsion program.
About 500 people attended the Easter carnival despite persistent showers. Councillor WC Griffin opened the event with plans to certify road improvements. A Highland dancing display drew crowds under shelter, while heats and garden contests produced several prize winners, including Dot Dever winning the Beach Bell.
Fragmented OCR text reports debates in Oslo about English language instruction in Norwegian schools. It references Ministerial discussion, proposals for changes, and concern from education officials. The article mentions the Ministry and education committees considering reforms and potential reductions or reorganizations of English teaching.
In this note from Mawuraliste Club, readers discuss exotic plant collections and specimens, noting interest in unfamiliar flora rather than local vegetation. The text references Australian species, botanical descriptions, and comparisons across varieties, with focus on apical lobes, margins, and related taxa such as A. Yatesi and A. Reinewardtii, amid notes on Seaview Range and distribution from India to Hawaii.
Fragmented OCR reads as a description of a book by TD Garter on pacific mammals. Mentions American Museums of Natural History region pages and illustrated distribution maps. Notes crude crayon drawings and vernacular terminology to aid readers with geographic boundaries and scientific terms.
A local meeting endorsed the Country party candidate, with addresses planned for public forums on Tuesday. The event featured supporters from Gatton and Tablelands regions urging voters to back the Country ticket, including notes about candidates like Gian Barnes and Percy. Meetings were scheduled for April with dates in mid and late month.
The unreadable OCR fragment references distress, depression, and fatigue with scattered terms on medical or emotional topics. It mentions someone named Frey and Pinketan, along with nonsensical phrases about meetups and stores. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or individuals.
In a compact report, the article notes a formal move involving Fa and an undisclosed organization in Tokyo with mention of a headquarters. Names and details are obscured in the OCR, but the piece signals an international engagement or arrival.
Mixed local notes record travelers leaving for Bardney and Brisbane, holiday plans, and staff on leave. Names include Mr and Mrs Garona, Mr Mirrivale, Mr Bradley, Miss Miller, Dr Chapman, and others aboard ALN.A and ANA planes. Passengers arriving and plans for teachers fairs are noted.
A pleasant afternoon was spent at the members of the Guild gathering on Sheridan Street. The event featured readings and music by the Bevexter group, with thanks extended to Mrs and Mr for hosting the home, and to Reverend Norton for calling in.
A fragmented listing outlines radio program times and topics across National Radio. It includes school broadcasts on poetry and music, agricultural talks, sessions for children and youth, and performances by artists like Percy Grainger and the Melodia Trio.
In a PAS report on interests within the mney, a liaison move is outlined. The piece notes that each aston will be limited to 14 offers and other ranks.
Alexander Korda announced Vivien Leigh will play Anna Karenina in Leo Tolstoy Production. Filming to begin April 18 at Kardas Tar Bon studio under director Julien Duvivier in New York.
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