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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1945

Page

4

Entertainments Preview at Falage Theatre and Rex

The Falage Theatre presents a Twenty Century production circus and a drama about an attractive young nurse and an elderly companion. The Rex Theatre features Judy Gailana in For Mead My Gal with Richard Carl, and a history turning program with Big Jour Fasem and others.

Falage Theatre Vaulianes Sumien Ira Sealy Berina Flmax Lesa Theatre Judy Gailana Rex Theatre Lily Mere van Hefin Richard Carlsen Petube Bronaway Abie Allan Jones Kily Carlin

Aqmatic Dance Palais Event Promises Evening of Dance

The program features a late night dance at the Aqmatic Dance Palais commencing eight with a popular Melon Jenks band and models. The night includes a variety of acts with a novelty dance, a monster fete, and a concert by The Melody Makers orchestra playing modern and classic tunes for dancing.

Warlock Aed Japan Toarsea Gordonval Melody Makers Orchesra

Yungaburra Notes and War Service Presentation

August reports from Yungaburra note Mrs Park leaving to visit Bribie Island with plans to stay with her mother Mrs Hughes. Mr and Mrs Cahill and others visit Cairns for races. Washington reports Truman presented the Secretary of State with a Distinguished Service Medal at a White House ceremony. The Yungaburra Service Means branch, 18 members, held a meeting August 2 with a £53 8s 11d balance and a £3 3s donation aimed at charter towers hostel support for children and teachers. Headquarters now in Cairns.

Park Teft Texinctor Toor CY White Hafckimianey Hughes Tngracts Ed. Iniram Cairns SoCabi Maiter Conagan Washington American Associated Press Truman YF. Bymer Yungaburra CWA White House Charters Towers Aaast Matthies

Town in Country. Mrs L Ralbal arrives from Syd

The note reports Mrs L Ralbal arriving from Sydney with a nighttime update. It mentions funds received by the branch from subscribers and the ongoing block collections. It notes continued appeals to collect for the Red Cross and mixed remarks on peace and Crom work.

Night of old time dances at the Anuatie event

A lively Anuatie Dance event last week featured old-time dances with a program including community singing and performances by local groups. The night highlighted vintage steps, a weekend turnout, and prize acknowledgments for Beverty and Milton with Beet shares to participants.

Dance Aga Tovey Commie Veede Aietratien National Ate Sia Siler Nowteana Organera Diave Rand Stee Stuaghase Paturda Moat Muppited Marvin Jenkine Dane Abeliad Pe Milton Bilton

Edmonton Red Cross Society Holds Large August Meeting

The Edmonton Branch of the Red Cross Society met on a Thursday in August with unusually large attendance. Debates covered fundraising for the year, and committee plans include a fete in early October with arrangements for the treasury. President Mim Davis thanked the public for support as visitors and members assisted with sewing for UNAA funds.

Red Cros Society Edmonton ACU HOS Mim Davis Orly Green Oval Hospital AGA Franklin Mackellar P Davis J. Franklin UNAA

Pot and Spot Cleaner Ad Claims Easy Stain Removal

An advertisement touts Double D Eucalyptus as a fast solvent for stains and marks. It markets the product as safe with no aftermarks and suitable for home use, urging immediate purchase with an expansive sale pitch.

Tourist Development Work in Cairns and Tablelands Urged

A prewar analysis stresses the value of work by the Tourist Development Association in attracting visitors to Queensland. The Cairns and Tablelands group recommends continuing efforts with government support and potential collaboration with the Tourist Bureau to align wartime changes with postwar promotion.

Acton Queensland MD. Weert Inc. Renuertation Cairns Tablelana Cere Mpprdeen Stn Cairne Re Tourist Bureau

Harbour Board backs Far North Scenic Association effort

The Harbour Board chairman R T McManus notes initial support for forming a scenic association to promote Far North beauty spots and tourism. Officials urged chamber and commerce groups to publicise the district while balancing Tourist Bureau activities and postwar advertising plans.

R. T. McManus Harbour Board Citivens P Kidd Chamber of Commerce Chambers ‘of Commerce Aureau RS. Griffiths Str Grits Eond Kidd JJ. Meehan Chamber Chambers of Commerce

Science Industry Committee Established in England

A new Research Committee in England links scientists with United Kingdom firms to turn inventions into practical use. The Federation of British Industries sponsors the scheme to connect firms with targeted research and scientists for effective utilisation of results.

Science Partners Industry England United Kingdom Federation of British Industries

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