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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

7

Palace Theatre Tonight Promises Starry Mix of Films

The Palace Theatre tonight features Because of Him with Desana Durbin and Charles Lagnghton, plus Riverboat Rhythm with Leon Errol and musical numbers by Frankie Carle. Daffy’s Tavern airs at Rex Theatre with a star-studded air show, while The Spider and Mare Nine Raber Page entertain at other venues. A charity dance at Cairne Legacy fund drive and Last Chance at Astor Theatre round out the schedule with imports from Sydney and a strong city talent lineup.

Palace ‘Theatre Desana Durbin Charles Lagnghton Pranchot Tone Stanley Fidelrs Donald Meek Helen Broderick Deanne Leon Errol Glenn Vernon Walter Garrett Marr Cramer Wizard of the Keyboard Prankie Carle Duffy's Tavern Aealy Wood Sera Duffys Tarn Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour Paulette Goddard Betty Hutton Alan Ladd Beides Ed Archie the Spider Richard Conte Aye Marlowe Kurt Kreger Millon Teporae Catfar Sydney Girie Ture Ices Cairne Legacy Palace Theatre

Wedding of Tibleland Interest in Atherton

A wedding at Atherton on April 11 joined Miss Joyce Tibleland, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pox, to Mr. Abraham Godfrey, eldest son of Mrs. Noon of Brisbane. The bride wore ivory bridal satin with white violet applique and hand painting. The gown featured a heart neckline and long sleeves, with a haloed net train and gold embroidered motifs. Bridesmaids and guests wore mauve and lemon organdie outfits. The reception for about 50 was at the Grand Hotel with a three tier cake. the couple plan a Brisbane honeymoon and will adopt the name Mareeba on returning.

Atherton Joyce Martin Pox Yungs A. Noon Brisbane Gloria David Mise Davidson Rachel Fox Rome Abraham Godfrey Thenker Cates Grand Hotel Cairne Mareeba

Cairns Choral Society notes and plans for year

Cairns Choral Society held its Friday night meeting in the Corneil Chamber with large attendance. Adjudicator's favorable remarks at the recent eis Seddfod were praised, and president Mr Uren spoke via conductor Mr J Nortix. Next events include Attaac concert and Victory Eistada on May 2, with practice to continue tonight and later rehearsals leading to Charters Towers Easter competition.

Tir Cairns Choral Society Corneil Chamber Uren Deine J. Nortix Townsville Charters Towers North Queens Bis'eddfed Council 1M Blackmore Jha Ita Bret Uwe Attaac Askea

State Elections Campaign Trail Details in Queensland

Statewide election coverage notes Mac Wordsaneth of the Country Party to address meetings in Moresby Forelock and Bouth Jokratene tonight and tomorrow. Other Country Party candidates plan public meetings in Julaiten Aloomba Herbert Raven etc with support from party leaders and local allies through April 22 and 28, including a Cairns gathering at the Aquatic Hall Tuesday April 22 at 1 pm.

Mac Wordsaneth Herbert Moresby Forelock Bouth Jokratene Crew Giffin Country Party Conk Julaiten Foo ME Molloy Pr MH Ro Tracksom Tableland Aloomba I J) McDonaidy Raventhee Twesday Gordon Anil Med J McDecialdy Bhuce Pir Queensland People's Party Tan MacKinnon

Untitled Fragment About Shared Harmony and Strength

A fragmented text speaks of harmony and strength, mentioning a motif of mutual support. It references people or identities in a poetic, unclear way, suggesting a theme of communal resilience and overcoming faults through unity. The passage is readable but lacks concrete facts or events.

Charmosan Face Powder Ad Promotes Ravie Brand

An old advertisement notes Charmosan face powder with mentions of Ravie and related product lines. The snippet references Naturelie, Parte, Tan Bigs box and dates 2/8 and 1/97, suggesting a vintage cosmetic promotion and retailer labeling.

Rice and ancient cultivation trace across Indies and China

The notes recount how rice farming originated in China in the late Neolithic and spread with Malayo-Polynesian peoples to the East Indies. It describes dry field and irrigation methods, village regulation, and the spread of terraced hillsides and water channels.

Chine China East Indies Arca Asia Java Bali

Presbyterian Men’s Club competition ends with close results

The Presbyterian Men’s Club turnout featured a lengthy tennis competition among members. Winners include W Red, TC X Aedereon YF Noseley, and W. Peaine each securing 180 matches, while others like RL Moore, Prore y came Hirai Reid and Revd Anderson posted notable totals. The event progresses with several weeks remaining and preparations for a forthcoming division awards event.

Turner Andyon Tcs Aedereon Noseley W. Peaine Progreas Pinta RL Moore Moore Matshes Kreale Tanttom Cave Tenean Reid Graham Head Cane Luis Anderaan Anderson Gexham Gill Astley Roarlen Andrraam Roeelee Tartley Hirai Reid Reahem Kenele Bill Road Windle

Arrivals by AXA plane prompt Croms and meetings

List of names and origins describe passengers arriving by AXA and ASA planes from Cairns Brisbane Mackay Towneville and other places. It notes Mesdames Tending Wen and Dassengers in Bedney venter and mentions plans to discuss arrangements for the American morning tea and the northern divisional executive meeting among other matters.

D. Young G. Pasinetti Cyirms AXA Robert Davia J Ti Inoti B. Krout D. Rushecars Harvions Campbell Mr Bongid W. Priced Marden Unne Mosers G. Robinson F. Sue Ban L. Gurmeck Ervice Mesdames Tending B. Wendelmere Dassengers Bedney Towneville Dr. Girvot J Val Ott W. J. Murray D. Clarke L. Harden Otming Mawbe Theorthern Nell

Cairns Catholic Youth Club general meeting overview

A Cairns Catholic Girls Movement meeting at the Catholic Youth Club drew about 60 attendees. Leaders appointed for sport programs include basketball swimming and drama while plans for football soccer and other events were outlined for spring and autumn activities.

Cairns Catholic Youth Club General Meeting Hunt Sewell Groun Mise Audrey Barrett Tien Rewell Parrett Imer SGM

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