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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1945

Page

6

Australia era pictured at Plaza Theatre in Australia film night

The article describes MGM screenings and local dance events at the Plaza Theatre with cast members like Biante Barnes Richard Carlson and Judy Kelly, plus mentions a comedy and adventure film set before wartime Australia. It notes music by Mizzwon Jenkins, dance bands, refreshments, and a Garamevaie Club program with various acts and a lively social program.

Greee Erate Eerie Hugh Sinclar Gre Gin Judy Kelly Australia MGM Dewander Plaza Theatre Charles Caughe Biante Barnes Richard Carlson Brena Reed Horace McNalty Feararra East Aner Belgium Ima Srs de Fueron Neware Tatlenton Davyne Frank Albertson Tere Bragigg Kenneth Toherie Seltina Peak Jardio Sortacere CESA Gordonvale

Visiting optometrist to consult at Hotel Tully

Visiting optometrist Mr W H Lox Ton will be available for consultations at the Hotel Tully from 2 pm Saturday to 4:30 pm Sunday 16 August. Appointments to be made in advance. Signed: Mr L P Emery Cheri.

Loxton Opromeyea Tomatail Tully LP Emery Cheri

Fancy Dress Ball at Cairns Norse State School

The annual Gelrms Kerth take School fancy dress ball drew a large audience as students paraded in costumes for Grand Marches. Winners included Garvey as Page Boy, Graham SneDifth as Cento Courtier, Janice Pond as Powder and Paint, Roars Gromsett as Pompadiar, Kevin Williamson as Mexican Cowboy, Lole Brown as Pompadour, Narelle Newton as Fairy, Marcia Burkett as Water Fairy, Geoffrey Landy as Johnny Walker, Albert Harvey as Commando, Norma Reid as Dutch Girl, Patricia Archdall as Spanish Lady, Andrew Felton as Footballer, Dallas Grossett as Britannia, Allan Potts as Sleep Night, James Reid as Tyrolean Boy, Helen Rutherford as Miss Australia, Shirley Webb as Winter Time, John Rutherford as Uncle Sam, and Jill Humphries as Dutch Girl.

Gelrms Kerth Jude S. G. Barnes Hastie Baye Garvey Graham SneDifth Centu Janice Pond Paich Roars "Gromsett Pompadiar Sreenmeay Petersen Chwo Kevin Williamson Eter Forrest Aladdin Lole Brown Pompadourl Narelle Newton Fairy Marcia Burkett Under ‘Boys Geoffrey Landy Johnny Walker Albert” Harvey Commando Norma Reid Patricia Archdall Speciels Andrew Felton John Rutherford Uncle Sam Lion Bradford John Warner Jill Humphries

Town and Country social notes and Cairns visitations

Private J J Payne of the ALP is at John Edward fet with Mr and Mrs George Quin. Mrs Thorburn returns to Cairns with her daughter. Mrs Shanks and daughter from Millan visit Cairns relatives. Hed Crom Secrets Cairns branch invites officials to next Saturday’s meeting and Duke and Duchess of Houcester attend. block seats allocated for members to be in city council by 2:20 pm and wear the society badge.

J. J. Payne ALP Cairns Manch Hed Crom Houcester Wanc P. A. W. Anthony

Humorous and Original Winners in School Pageant

Readable items list humorous and original prize winners from a school pageant. Notable entries include Alms Bradley as Gipsy Dancer and Gordon Holmes as Mickey Mouse. Special awards cite Nevina, Landy, and others with various costumes and pairings.

fatAlice Nevina J. Anderson Protector Gordon Holmes Mickey Mouse Boye Jeffey Landy Johnny Walker Bull Trott Soyee Bice Joan Cooper Pay Boor Eric Smith Marjory Smith Don Burdett Pape Roy Turline Crawford Margaret Elisabeth Kopple Rob Gites Higginson Ride Morse Cock Mora Grace Andrews Cinderella Beverley

Sydney Doctor Fitzpatrick Faces Medical Disciplinary Hearing

August 7 in Sydney Dr J Fitzpatrick of Macquarie Street appeared before a medical disciplinary tribunal to answer a charge of infamous conduct in his profession for certifying Mr William Harris of Katoomba for reception at the Reception House without a thorough personal examination. Harris and Fitzpatrick were neighbours at Katoomba, with prior disputes in 1940s cited. Fitzpatrick claimed Harris was eccentric and certified him as suffering from a form of disease after examining him. The hearing was adjourned.

Sydney J. Fitzregard Macquarie-street Tei Suis William Harris Katoomba Sugerman Harris Fitzgerald Fitzzersid TMS

Frearmenian rte reports on Pacific islands policy and war aims

Honolulu correspondent Joseph Farrington states Hewails delegate to Congress and committees urge U S acquisition of Manas I blend and New Caledonia, retention of stance toward Japan, demand a separate federal department to administer vast island archipelago, and speculate on Russia entering the war against Japan.

New York Rte Honolulu Joseph Farington Conarest Pacific United States Manas Iblend New Calensia Archinelagues Ate Farrington Russa Japan

Bankrupt Stock Exam Concludes in Adelaide

An examination of broker Hodgetts continues as officials seek details on bankruptcy stock. Hodgetts asserts he provided information though certain items remain disputed. The inquiry, led by an official examiner, probes potential assets and payment capabilities amid the unsettled bankruptcy case.

Adelaide Hodgetts Takia Shack Hodgetis Seah

Afternoon bridge gathering at St Monica’s Club Rooms

Last Tuesday several bridge players met at St Monica's Club Rooms for a social afternoon. Mrs Murtha, Mrs McAllan, and Mrs Maddock hosted as Mrs Mirob won the top score. A cake prize went to Mrs Sham Hoxtemes, with Mesdames Madden and Mullins winning the following afternoon. Royal visitors the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are asked to attend a council meeting at 30 a.m. on Sunday to receive meals.

St. Monica’s Club

Camns North Waltz Competition at Cairns North

The Cairns North State School committee held a Saturday night dance and euchre with a waltz contest. The third heat featured couples led by Cpl Nelson and Miss Menzies, with reports of other entrants and a lucky door prize. Exhibitions of toe and tap dancing followed, performed by Miss Pat Emer’s pupils.

Cairns North State School Mittee Cpl Nelson Miss Menzies Sgt Elated Abes al Pes Sndes Turper Lucky Mamer Stanley Lucky Door Umber Yates Monte Carlo R. Cummings Zagnon Carla Mr. & Cummins Sreeetta Ied Mis Sibcen Beetty Maes Betty Boor Aed Orie Dosis Wepest Bice Pautier Ars Riser Sae Miss Patemer

Freshwater Methodist Ladies' Gulf Meeting Report

At the Freshwater Methodist Ladies monthly session the Gulf report covered the social evening in the Toca hall. The executive committee set the show schedule and arranged stall holders and stewards for sections, with eight members present led by Rev. J. L. Rowley as chairman.

Freshwater Methodist Ladies

Atherton Holiday Visitors Readied for Fortnight

Atherton and district residents and visitors populated festive exchanges in Cairns and Atherton last week. Barrett and family from Esplanade Cairns, Mr and Mrs Mahone and daughter Ming Jones from Mowellyan, and Me and Most wet Mr dad joined the area crowd. FW Ellis and LJ Black visited Atherton, while Anders and three children plus Miss Ivin from Gordonvale planned a two week stay. Sydney May and Brandon were seen in town amid Mrs Barry from Cairns arriving for a short holiday. Mrs J McIntosh and Miss Dell Nassee spent the week end in Cairns.

Atherton Barrett Esplanade Cairns Dad Mahone Sd ‘Ming Jones FW Ellis LJ Black Anders Snd Tree Children Miss Ivin Gordonvale Ars Sydney May Brandon Barry J. McIntosh Dell Nassee

Dillon DavLe Wedding at St Rita’s Church Babinds

A wedding service took place at St Rita’s Church in Babinds on Sunday July 6th. The bride wore a heart shaped veil and lace gown with a bouquet while the groom stood with his best man, the bride’s brother, as guests mingled.

Rita Babinds Sundin Lauren Oply

Must the clothing donated to UNRRA be all good garments

Across Australia an appeal asks whether destitute Europeans should receive only pristine outfits or also well worn ones. With 323 million affected, many will die this year. Australians and other nations strive to help. worn but warm items, mended socks, and patched clothes are valuable. Send what you can by the stated deadline.

Australia Europe Austrattana United ‘Nations

Salvation Army Meeting With Major Woodbury Near Cairns

A public meeting with Major M Woodbury Divisional Young Secretary from Rockhampton and Quakers is planned for Thursday and Friday at the Salvation Hall. A bright and happy mature gathering is expected at 4 o clock with a speaker addressing local attendees.

Salvation Army M. Woodbury Rockhampton Quakers Cairns Ahrime Salvanoy

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