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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1946

Page

6

Entretenments Credits and Shows at Local Theatres

A chaotic theatre page lists Troptea and various acts, with Palace Theatre hosting Tommy Trinder and Dennis Mevan while Rex Theatre advertises Fay Bainbridge and Charlie Ruggles. Plaza Theatre features Randiph Set, Moris Waren, and Eilen Drow, among others, with multiple film previews and musical numbers noted across the downtown venues.

America Tiwerncars Solas Ants Wones Maver Ernest Bail Arprens Steates Tadiers Sarrime Tommy Trinder Francs Sullivan Palace Theatre Dennis Mnevan Palace Marka Fanoraan

Decomposed Basalt Specimen Resembles Mammalian Rib

A ballast find aboard the Ocean Pilering yielded a rock fragment resembling a mammal rib. The sample from Port Said near the Suez banks proved to be weathered basalt with many small phenocrysts, broken into two pieces for examination.

Beamer Suez Anal Port Said

Plastics from Water Hyacinths A New Use

An article surveys attempts to turn the Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes into useful products. It notes 1917 Bengal estimates of nutrient content and potential chemical yields, and reports a 1938 Indian Industries Department idea of plastics production. A modern process claims to mold plastics from the plant, with other uses in inks and cattle feed. A Washington State Forest Industry Nursery grows Douglas fir and other species on 20 acres. The text also describes cup moth caterpillars feeding on gum trees and notes their distinctive spines and cocoons.

South America North America Australia India Bengal Nassever Leon Indian Industries Department Forest Industry Nursery Nia- Wually Washington State USA Iay Yen Port Orford Charles’ Reynolds Ince

Rains and Floods Hit Turkish Cities Killing Dozens

Reuters Istanbul reports torrential rains in Samsun and Amarys cause floods and landslides leaving about 300 dead and 800 injured. A caravan of displaced residents includes twelve wanderers among the drowned, as rivers continue to rise and homes are swept away.

Condon A.A Lear Samsun Amarys Reuters Istanbul

Indian Moslems Against British Plan

London July 30 Bombay correspondent reports the Muslim League Working Committee calls all Muslims to active avoidane direct action day suspending business and holding protests against the British proposals with demonstrations planned by supporters.

London Pi—Reu- Sr Bombay Movleme Ative Auenot Fam Alll Pilin Worthys

Golf Club Ball Shines at Milaa Milaar Gala Night

Milaa Milaar hosts a colorful July 26 fundraiser for the Golf Club featuring a decorated hall, a three tiered dais, and music by Luck Rutherland’s orchestra led by Frank Wadsworth. Guests from across the Tableland attended in varied gowns, with prizes and a supper in the 10th hole.

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Marriage Ban Eased for British Subjects in Allied Nations

In the House of Lords Under-Secretary for War Nathan Whara announced the government would relax restrictions on marriages between British personnel and enemies nationals except for Japan and China where authorizations would be restricted. The move cited good reasons and no security objections.

London AAPA Whara Nathan Japan

Town and Country for estry plane yesterday noon for Brisbane

Widespread Cairns flight and rail movements feature a Brisbane bound party including Mrs D Cronkell and Miss J Craes kell en route to Melbourne, with other travelers from Cairns and Sydney listed among ANA and ALNA services. The State President of the Queensland Country Women's Association arrived to begin a Far Northern Division tour, accompanied by Mrs Atherton.

Estry Eernoon Brisbane Wetherlands Indies Netlands Eric Bryde Chewha Mareeba Cairne Borneo New Guinea Melbourne ANA Cairns Seo Townsville A.nuponte Odmonds A. Catin Mesars C. Kenyon BT Fitzgerald A. G. Huggett C.G. Power F. ‘Chapaian Queensland Country Women's Association Ceuta Iid Sydney CF Beet Sprue Bea Briggs Miss la Palmer Bss Jeri Ati

Inter Zonal Trade Position Reported Affects Germany Links

London reports a Soviet influenced shift in East and West German relations as industrial capacity eases with reparations deliveries. The piece highlights raw material supply and potential pressure on the eastern zone to align with the western zone while noting speculative timing and unnamed official sources.

Max London Germany Atienloe

New Sun Spots Seen Ahead of Auroras Over Weekend

Philadelphia AP report says two new sunspot groups on the sun’s eastern edge indicate auroral displays this weekend and may disrupt radio telephone and telegraph communications. Dr Marshall notes accompanying electrical and magnetic activity sending charged particles toward Earth.

New York Imarican Associated Press Philadelphia Planetarium Marshall Turther Ais- Tapfian Radio Itleeraphleser Marshell

French Council Grants 25 Percent Civil Servant Wage Rise

Paris reports the Council of Ministers has approved a 25 percent wage increase for civil servants effective from January. The measure includes a plan to reduce the number of civil servants to address budget and efficiency concerns.

Paris French Council of Ministers NDME

Prose Narrative and Radio Lineup on San Thin News

Radio listings outline a dense schedule from early morning to night on San Thin News. Includes shows such as The Country Hour, Muse Through Movement with Heather Gell, Junior Prenew Broadcast by Mrs K Campbell Brown, Singing While You Work, Sporting Vession, and Symphony Orchestra with Eugene Ormandy. Interviews with Peter Belew and others are noted, with various times and program titles.

San Thin News SD. Tooth Heather Gell K. Campbell Brown Mus L Ds SW Pennycuick Prass Gang JSNBC Symphony Eugene Ormandy Donald Ingram Smith Peter Belew

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