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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1946

Page

6

Alluring Screen Temptress Leads Weekend Showings

The cinema page highlights Betty Button, Caries Starrett, and many stars in Mollywood style pictures. Attourdes Venalter Janes leads a star ensemble with Winans Byuier Charles and Price in a lavish program including Grable and the Naval Hawaiians.

Berasaette Plasa Levi Bane Edie Beraaelle Tha Io Beekt Jennifer Jone Winans ‘Byuier Charles Bi Vin Cent Price Cee Cobb Gladys Cooper Ceursont Brich Batt Grable Jack Grable Fecessiouy Ima Buss Bourn Ardonine Soren Pete Earati

Life in the Service and Music on National Radio

On National Radio Tuesday August 6 the program lists includes a talk by Dr. HC Coombs about servicemen and women, a Wilfred Thomas show, performances by the National Military Band and ABC Sydney Singers under Stephen Yorke, Melbourne Orchestra under Vive Holgats Tlarke with a pianist, a story by E Grlimack, and dance music. The schedule shows various time slots and featured acts across entertainment and informative segments.

A. L. Ethell HC. Coombs Wilfred Thomas National Military Band ABC Sydney Singers Stephen Yorke Melbourne Orchestra Vive Holgats Tlarke E. Grlimack

Pope holds private audience with Arab delegation in Rome

The Pope told an Arab delegation in a private audience that he would use his influence to further justice and peace in Palestine. The Rome meeting, reported by Reuters, underscored Vatican calls against violence in the region.

London Acta Palestine Reuters Rome

Cinderella Joe Uses Pork and Steak to Fame

A fragmented reminiscence notes how pork and steak aided Cinderella Joe’s rise to fame with references to cinema and stage shows. It hints at a past theater scene, economic struggles, and a pictured era of entertainment, mentioning a place called Nolled Street and a film titled Suert Ober.

Cinderella Joe

Stars free lances reshape Hollywood power balance

The film industry faces a shift as top actors shun long term MGM style contracts. Many pursue independent work and keep options with producers who can offer pay based on success or a share of profits. Major studios like Universal and RKO host independent projects while giants Fox and MGM resist collaboration.

Bollywoor Revolute Eany Sovtoyina Acpg Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer M.G Wallis Marie Wellinger Universal RKO Warmer Brothers Pars SUN Pro Ducers Twentieth Century-Fox Metro-Goldwyn-Mazer Baer

Talking Pictures celebrate 20th anniversary of sound era

The article recalls the advent of sound in cinema with Termce 6 hot and the film Juan starring Barrymore, marking twenty years since talkies reshaped the industry. It notes the Warner Brothers and producers Sam, Harry, Albert and L. as key players and describes the era’s struggles and triumphs amid growing competition.

Juan Jobo ‘Barrymore Warnes Brothers Sam Harry Albert

Early Talkies Change Cinema Forever

A fragmentary historical note recalls the arrival of sound in motion pictures with jazz singer proofs that talk could be heard. It discusses actors like John Gilbert and the upheaval as studios faced new challenges and audiences embraced synchronized sound in films.

America Joleon Andra Fim Ted Tims John Gilbert

Europe tires of Hollywood films says public in Europe

A fragmented report quotes European audiences growing weary of American cinema. Critics urge producers to shift toward more authentic and less sensational content. The debate highlights demand for European talent and varied storytelling to counter Hollywood dominance.

New York Gabriel Pee England Ren Parente Americas Pascal Holda Mollwood Frese Shaw

Fragmentary OCR Note About Flight and Names

A garbled OCR block mentions Mire Serle Whee at Cire ant ESS a pean Sarr pete Shrry ne wasn ma Scaret te aa sh ab Sawin Betatane Maser Fie Nex B Farmeworit ost vo Sydney yenerday Rae Sant nates wor Ee ST tes a sna aire wi Dickie seat acny KCK plane yesterday.

Serle Cire Pete Betatane B. Farmeworit Sydney Rae Sant Nates Dickie KCK

Aquatic Dancy Palais Dance Night At City Hall

On Thursday at the Aquate Dance Palais figures tripped and dancers attended to dance to tie most of Mia. Henson's dance band made the evening lively as attendees enjoyed the music and performances.

Ceest Mia. Henson

Marriage at Marys Church of By land Atherton

The ceremony took place at Marys Church of By land Atherton on Monday July 2 at 8 pm. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Thommen of Atherton, wore a long train and full-length veil loaned by a cousin. The groom was attended by Mr Kent. The couple's parents hosted the service and the reception followed in the family home.

Teommen Rome Mea C. Perton Ecromt Blowom Win ‘Thomme 1 Kent, Grollar

Bevin and Attlee Visit During Postwar Talks in London

In London a brief exchanged between Prime Minister Bevin and Mr Attlee signaled expected steps this week. The delegation from the Kingdom and the agency involved prepare for further engagements as wartime recovery continues.

London Prine C. BR. Attien Bevin Weil Acton

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