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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1946

Page

7

Entertainments feature terrifically mixed fare and stars

The snippet describes a collage of film and stage offerings including Tropic Theatres presented productions with stars such as Judy Garland and Alan Hale. It notes a Western comedy with Brien and a melodrama with Judy Garland in a role linking to Little Nellie Kelly. Community dances are planned by the Australian Legion and local groups with bands, prizes, and a tuxedoed evening.

Judy Garand Nellie Kelly George Mc Cowan Rex Frgatrs Ion Somga Maugher Judy Hal Brymey

Notable Prewar dancer featured in upcoming stage show

The veteran performer Dan Steceg will headline a prewar era style revue at the Bedroom 2, with Haverty and Sia among the cast. The production promises a varied program highlighting dance and song in a nostalgic setting.

Arters Dan Steceg

Tasmanian Scallops Set Production Records in Storm Bay

Current Nature reports Tasmanian scallops produced over 100000 lb in the three month season ending August 15, with a retail value near £10000. Twenty two boats fished in dEncastreaux Channel near Hobart, near Kettering, as industry officials see potential for wider beds and state development despite a wartime halt and later market revival.

d'Encastreaux Storm ‘Bay Hobart Kettering Hobart Wharver Ince

Town and Country Navy Joinings and Flights

A report from Townsville lists Mr and Mrs Jim Bower and Mr H W Thurston among locals applying to join the Australian Navy, with final Brisbane exams set for April 3. Tobacco Appraisals Board staff L F Gilmour S Jennings M Munster and N Emery depart Hides Hotel for Mareeba, while Southern visitors Burgess and Mrs Moffett stay at Hides Hotel. A.N.A. planes carried passengers to Sydney and Brisbane, including M Tesch J Elwood G Pearson W Hastie R Smallwood J McLaren H Squires and P Corones. Others toured Townsville by ANA, with several passengers to Brisbane and Townsville.

Jim Bower Andrs. Bower H.W. ‘Thurston Townsville Hia Brisbane Maistail Tobacco Appraisals Board Mesera L. F. Gilmour S. Jennings M. Munster N. Emery Hides’ Hotel Mareeba Mra Moffett New Zealand Mes Burgess Allister G. E Williams C.C. Powley W. Lawrence EW. J. Myers Lac. Walkden B. O Brien K. Tunbridge Robinson F Hart Lac Croft

Antennae study and marine dolphin notes amid mixed science items

A scattered science digest discusses insect antennae research by W G Dethier and its potential taxonomic implications, then shifts to marine notes on freshwater dolphins in Melbourne, their misclassification as porpoises, and finally describes silica gel for moisture control used in electrical and industrial packaging with notes on regeneration and potential mould control.

Melbourne Australis Equator

Child undergoes operation after screw injury in Auckland

In Auckland on April 24 Graham Somerville sustains an injury from a metal screw. He is hospitalized and attempts to remove the screw fail. Dr Chevalier L Jackson of Philadelphia is named for the operation alongside the child America.

Auckland Graham Somerville Uckland Forts Chevalier L. Jackson Philadelphia America

Ellen Wilkinson a long path from schoolteacher to minister

London AP reports Ellen Wilkinson rose from schoolteacher and trade union organizer to Cabinet minister through a career as politician and writer. Born in Manchester, she studied at the University of Manchester, entered Parliament in 1924 for East Middlesbrough, later for Jarrow, served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security during World War II, and chaired the Labour Party conference in 1945 before heading the Ministry of Education.

Richard Tompkins London Ellen Wilkinson Cabinet Rank Tom Perky Subura Manchester Miss Wilkinson University ‘of Manchester Mise Perky Jas Labour East Middlesbrough Parlement Jarrow Ministry of Home Security Yass Wilkinson Labour Party Ministry of Education United Nations’ Conference San Francisco

Quadruplets Father Ker York Case in Pillsbore Court

AP report states Pillsbore court granted Mrs Thompson a decree in a case involving a man described as the father of quadruplets from an English WAAT. Nora Carpenter Willim appeared excited by the prospect of an early mat fee.

Ker York Associated Press William Thompson

Cultivating Culture Meeting Promises Regional Arts Exchange

An upcoming cultural and artistic gathering is planned for September featuring performers Boaine Pance, Waly Sue jland, and Boas mre te ewshange tex. The event aims to showcase local talent and foster cultural exchange across communities.

Boaine Pance Waly Sue Jland Boas

National Radio Schedules and Talk Features

Radio timetable lists programs across the day including News and Commentaries at 10 21 Women's Session and 12 48 Art Talk by C M van Hom tage Pictures of Rougn 12 00 En Broadcast D Ra's Chorus The Voice of Australia 12 18 The Country Hour Music Through Movement led by Heather Gell 3 00 PCS broadcast by Miss J Groom Peter Morgan Peeps Into Newspaper Files First Settlement Ena de Reis BB a WF Coxon Plastics in the Home S13 Press Gang 9 15 Phyllis McDonald Chamber Players 45 Dance from Trinidad TM BBC 10 00 Talk by Squadron Leader 1 George saw it can be Told My First Night

C. MB. van Hom- Tage Rougn D. Ra 'S Voice of Austra Heather Gell

Hand cream advert claims silky skin and charm

An ad touts Charmovun liquid cream as a skin soothing hand cream. It promises soft velvety hands and an appealing look, highlighting regular use to maintain attractiveness.

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