Tropical Theatre Features Stars in Turn of Century Tale
The Tropical Theatre presents Helen McGuire and Ethel Barrymore in a period piece set in New England at century’s turn. A series of random murders disrupts a small town while a tender romance unfolds between a young doctor and his beloved, with supporting roles by Rhonda Fleming Elsa Lanchester and others. A second feature at Plaza Theatre is Cluny Brown starring Margery Sharp and an ensemble cast led by Peter Lawford and Helen Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropical
Dorothy McGuire
George ‘Brent
Ethel Barrymore
New England
Miss McGuire
Helen
Dr Parry
Rent Smith
Rhonda Fleming
Profesors
Gordon Oliver
Elsa Lanchester
Sarah
Charles Royer
Jennifer Jones
Margery” Sharp
Cluny Brown
Plaga Theatre
Peter Laweford
Helen Walker
Reginald Gardiner
Plazas and Progress Theatre line up silent era stars
Tonight at the Plaza screens Ruooiph Valentino in Bow of the Sheik Tom Mix and Tony in Breed of the West and Charlie Chaplin in The Floorwalker. At the Progress Theatre Jury For hit warring Lucille Ball Crister Wood William Bendix and Mart Stevens open tonight. Also Henry Aldrich Swings Into maring Jimmy Lydon and Charles Smith. Women's Guild plans Friday stalls teas and booths with a Puiett Judy show and five o clock concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Plaza
Funs
Ruooiph Valentino
Tom Mix
Tony
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Tom Miz
Jima Banky
Velentino
Lucille Ball
Cuister Weod
William Bendix
Mart Stevens
Progress Theatre
Henry Aldrich
Jimmy Lydon
Charles ‘Smith
Women’s Guild
Thildren
Sheddan-street
Cairns
Cane
O'Leary Street
Hon Meretary
Cairns Choral Society Notes and New Members Welcome
The Cairns Choral Society held a lively meeting last Friday with several new members welcomed. Mr Stevens, former Bundaberg choir conductor, will reside permanently in Cairns to support the group as it prepares for an upcoming concert. The rehearsal featured rousing choruses and a program including a charming tune titled Love Was Meat Fn Make Us Glad, with more work ahead before the public performance.
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Tts
Stevens
Bundaberg Choir
Cairne
Shent
Cso
Garrett
Keping
Town and Country Engagement Announced In Cairns
The engagement of Annie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlisle, to HJ Savage of Cairns is announced. Guests at Ides Motel include L A Smythies of Brisbane and R Chapman of Sydney. Arrivals from TAA plane Mee ft Menderson and Mr and Mrs Luft visit Cairns for holidays at Kuranda State School and local scenic homes as northern district cricket circles note.
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Dlerna
Annie
Mra
WB. Carlisle
Carlisle
Nairnsirest
Paddington
Sormarlesbe
HJ. Savage
Sheridanstreet
Cairns
Ides Motel
Capetain
L.A. Smythies
Brisbane
FB. Clapp
Sydney
Mr. R . Chapman
Bellevue Hill
Plane Me
Menderson
Ipswich
Kuranda
A. E. Luft
Melthort
Caima
Har North
Homme
Merchant Navy Club Euchre Scores and Winners
Euchre played in the Merchant Navy Club room on Tuesday last. High scorers were Mr Mesdames Pobji Bradford McGuigen Mesa Fagan and Bischihe. Door prize winner was Mrs Cannon and the dressed fowl prize went to Mrs Wudson.
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Merchant Navy
Roome
Gordonvale YCW Holds Second Meeting with Cairns Club
A second Gordonvale YCW gathering occurred Sunday night August 10 at the club rooms. Cairns Club leaders attended and H Beteman outlined the club’s aims and work. Afterward members enjoyed indoor games including badminton, billiards, table tennis and darts, ending with a tasty supper.
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Gordonare Ycw
Cairns
H. Beteman
St Andrew Preset Women’s Guild Meets in Cairns
The St Andrew Presbyterian Women’s Guild held a Wednesday afternoon meeting led by Mrs. V Catchpoole with Mesdames DH Henry J Stewan G Grin WC Kynaston G Bright FJ Moore P Wright A Ingram and new member Mrs Bergman welcomed. An apology from Mist N Ross and Mrs P Memiyre. Mrs Stevens will visit Cairns and a welcome meeting is planned for Tuesday at 2:30 in the school hall. The key topic was the Scotch Pair event next month with arrangements underway. Rand Hostesces for September are Mes James Bright and Brown.
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St Andrew
Presbyterian Women's Guild
V. Catchpoole
DH Henry
J. Stewan
G Grin
WC. Kynaston
G Bright
FJ. Moore
P. Wright
A. Ingram
Bergman
Mist N. Ross
P- Memiyre
Stevens
PWMU
Cairns
Theaid
Rtenda
Rand
James Brignt
Brown
Smith and Woodcock Quiet Kai Wedding at Atherton Church
Miss EM Smith and Mr F Woodcock wed at Atherton Church of England with Elder Warren officiating. Bride attended by sister in law A Smith as Matron of Honour, given away by her father C Smith. Best man was A Smith. reception at the bride’s parents’ home in Raid.
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Kair
EM. Smith
F Woodcock
Kai
Atherton Church of England
Warren
A. Smith
Atherton
C Smith
Kairi
Kureen
Mix & Woodcock
Kairl
Current Nature Tomes LXV on New Orchids and Ants
The Beieeden Ker Haoge region reveals new orchid Dendrobium cancroides described by Trevor E Hunt of Ipswich, likened to a hermit crab head and legs. Also notes on two new Culicine Aedes species from Queensland and New Guinea, with Myrmecia ant transport publicity and descriptions of several Australian bull-dog ants including M gulosa and M forficata.
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Department of Lislogs
University of Queensland
Miss EN. Marks
SiSc
Australasian
Austraia
New Guinea
Timuts
T. L. Bancroft
Wasselli
Buderim Mountain
Queensland
Australia
America
New Caledonia
Astern
Victoria
New Queensland Flora Findings From Royal Society Proceedings 1947
Mr C White reports in Proceeding of the Royal Society of Queensland 1947 on new species from North Queensland and a Northern Territory record for Hibbertia sistifolia. Collectors include H Flecker at Iron Range and S T Blake at Boonjie with notes on Calotis squamigera and Merremia hederacea. Several genera new to Australia are noted, with distribution specifics to Queensland and nearby regions.
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Mr. C. White
Queensland
Royal Society of Queensland
Hibbertis Sistifolia
H. Flecker
Iron Range
Northern Territory
Baileyoxylon
Boonjie
S.T. Blake
Lumasia
H- Flecker
Iron
Philippines
Sta
Nilton
W. J. Scott
Chilli Creek
Portland Roads
Australia
Charters Towers
HL Plecker
Asia
Green Hill
Stephens
Fitznophils
Plecker
Trinity Tales
Hills Creek
Queensiar
Herbariem Collection
Berlin Zoo Turns Partially to Farm Use
Wartime shortages have reduced the Berlin Zoo animal collection by about half while gardens sprout in formerly occupied spaces. Workers convert empty pens into vegetable plots growing tomatoes and beans as adults and children watch tomatoes and beets thrive near the former giraffe house.
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Berlin
Bermeix
Soa
Imardens
National Radio Broadcaster Schedule and Events
National Radio four quad hour listing shows Tam as host with 4.00 start times and 11.45 Sheep Dog Trials for the Royal National Show. Arranged by Yiare Motehell, featured talks from Canada and a portion of Brat in Daria Cup. Sportsman’s Parade at 6.30 followed by a talk by Mr B W Watson, secretary of the Boral National Show.
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Petty Weday
Bi Seasion
Yiare Motehell
Canada
B. W. Watson
Powder advertisement with vague claims on youth charm
Fragmentary ad copy promotes Charmosan powder promising instant youth and charm. Mentions a character named Jone and a scene of lunch with Peter. Lacks clear product details or verifiable facts.
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Peter
Weil
She
Jone
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