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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

6

Unclear historical note on dances and cinema stars

Fragmented OCR text references dancers instructors and actresses, with mentions of Victor Moore An Shier George Raft and Beery. It hints at a modern dance event, attendance at 8, a comedy crime theme, and a rope trick or stunt sequence. Names and places are garbled, but the era evokes 1920s-30s entertainment.

Vietor George Raft Rat Vane Brenda Marshall Frocedere Deuce Palais Dane Ag Teenight Pupuia

Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting Report Highlights Stamps

The Philatelic Society's monthly meeting reviewed prewar stamps including French and Colonies issues. Showcases featured Petain and Germano Supatin series, 40 and 0 franc air mail issues, Saint Malo Dunkirk and Oradour disaster stamps, and Mariannes up to 100 francs. Registered covers from Prance and Belgium were shown, Warsaw pre and post bombing scenes. exchange chief noted book 10 funds and plans sending New Zealand stamps next month.

Bes France Petain Mampe St. Malo Dunkirk Geen Praner Belgium Warsaw New Zealand

CWA Meeting Details and Fundraising Plans Reported

The report outlines CWA activities with focus on a community hall, room improvements, and fencing. discussions included arranging worker duties and funding via Atherton branch support. Treasurer Mire Jems handled doll and ticket book duties. a Celebration Court committee in Atherton raised funds.

Courat Tee Atherton Resalla Meiners Chikke

Hollywood Language Problem

An analysis critiques the difficulty of translating certain phrases and subtitles in films. It notes that literal translations often fail, and suggests that certain scrapped speech patterns and outdated terms hinder clear subtitling, inviting reconsideration of translation approaches.

Statewide Talent Quest Aims to Crown Winners

Statewide talent quest results released with performances across the state. Contestants from Mareeba Cairns and Atherton featured, with judges noting notable vocal and stage acts. The winning acts include Catena vocal and Mareeba performers, as the event proceeds toward final presentations.

Heeresinee CL. Bovell Aid Wouchet Amoraudeville Atherton Thastra Oa Piunlie Rédia“Gasey Mareeba Walub-street Erste Rnte Bevy Oat Senate Ieee Appa ‘soni-Baat Elate Cairns Aura Jame Jovee

Fragmentary OCR News Item

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a place or event name, with unclear proper nouns and missing context. Readable terms surface briefly, but no coherent action, date, or attribution remains to establish a full item.

Canberra Passenger List Fragment

Fragmentary passenger names include Mrs B Martin Mr G W Wilson Bre S K Donoghue Mrs M L Brennan Mims Z Quinlan a Sichatnchy sein J Ramtnen. The readable portion shows a partial roster of travelers with multiple misspellings and truncated entries.

B. Martin G.W. Wilson Bre. S

Farewell Tea Observed With Floral Decor

A community farewell tea held on August 1 featured Rev. Father Howe and others including Sydney Ormonde and more, with a reception to honor their contributions. Guests praised the event and local organizers presented decorative items and flowers to attendees.

Howe Te OA Brantanat Syd Tee Ormonde Menderes Huddy

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