Palace Theatre to present Crown Film Unit feature
A British film program at the Palace Theatre showcases Crown Film Unit's authentic Merchant Navy wartime feature with real seamen, followed by a variety of acts. The evening includes screenings of Western Ap and a new newsreel, plus a Bond Street style comedy and a dance program headlined by Stone's band with amateur talent contest.
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Crown Film Unit
Tulltengih Featur
Yehnjraloue
Stoaghes
Iire
Royal
Crown Films
Eilevit
Gortonvale
Stone
Rachelne
Tosh Ore
German Invasion Maps Attract U S Edition For Par Fashion
Pierre Clavel introduces an American edition of the Par fashion magazine titled LOM Voie Ge la Couture. The issue features maps and coverage on German invasion planning and related topics.
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New York
Nape
Lavan F Baer
Freeh Maquina
Rew
York
Pierre Clavel
Par Fashion Magasine
US House Shortage Sparks Colossal Problem
From New York August 18 report notes a vast number of homes still unsold or unbuilt due to material shortages. Experts warn shortages of lumber cement and nails slow construction and raise costs. Local officials say the shortage disrupts housing programs and delays family move-ins across major cities.
Working Arrangement in Brisbane Between Parties
A joint statement from the Queensland Country Party and the GPP confirms a working arrangement ahead of next year’s contests. The parties agree on seat allocations and contest strategy, aiming to coordinate to maximize electoral gains.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Artificial Eyes Move Navy War Wounded To New Plastics
Washington August 18 The North American Newspaper Alliance reports plastic artificial eyes have been developed by naval surgeons and medical artists that move in the eye socket and resemble natural eyes. So far 248 navy men who lost an eye during the war have received these prosthetic eyes.
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Washington
Alliance
Nave
Navy
Irfinon
Corcosun
Talent Quest Senc Finals Organiser Funds Hopeful Night
The organiser Dr W C L Rowells of the Queensland Talent Quest or Amateur side and Radio Australia throughout states reports the first 11 successful acts. Varied artists including Miss Varna Leonard and Eadie Ganley feature as Ballon Howe and Belt Lockyer are mentioned among performers. Donations total over £29000 with £20 gifts noted. annual donations expected.
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Tneapec
Queensland
Arsta
Varna Leonard
Atherton
Eadie Ganley
Wain Mareeba Ht
Sarestat Naranl
Bey “Lockyer
Veel
Bety Lockyer
Ballon Howe
Hersetan
Bbernian Wall
Cairns
Wmneen
Pune
Jaliend
Hal
Brian
Hr. A
Fragmented Radio Schedule and Highlights
National Radio listings note various programs including news, cricket coverage England v India, and musical talk segments. Descriptions mention speakers Sir Beknee Brostenat Carter, Dr C Coombe, Arthur Gilligan, and Rt Hon K Peareens. Broadcasts feature "Let's Go Shopping" and "Moonlight and Melody" with dates or times embedded in the OCR.
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Beknee Brostenat Ty H B Carter
Kon Ee Eae Grimes
Mr C Hall
D. Draffin
BBC
England
India
Arthur Gilligan
K Peareens
Brisbane Notes on Drought Irrigation and Upcoming Exposition
Prominent voices in Brisbane stress irrigation as essential amid drought and warn Queensland must vastly extend water-saving efforts. The report notes the exhibition’s success and highlights Lyons’ strong reception, with public sentiment leaning toward broader irrigation and land use reforms.
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Queensland
Ento Lyons
Adelaide Steamship Company officer named to Cairns jail
Town and Country reports a shift with a Gairse Birtact Boma appointment to the capital jail for the Adelaide Steamship Company. A Red Cross block collection visit to Cairns yielded 14 pounds 13 shillings last week, boosting the total to 10 as of the date in 2008.
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Gairse
Eiken
Mime Allen Te ‘Orst
Mamruse
Adelaide
Cairns
RED Cross
Chinese Currency Update Sparks Mixed Reactions
A garbled note outlines a discussion on Chinese currency and related reforms. It references current rates, historic context, and mixed public opinions amid potential policy changes. Key figures and institutions are unclear due to legibility issues but the piece signals ongoing economic debate.
Diaper Street Guild Meeting and Local Notices
The Diaper Street Guild held its monthly meeting on Friday August with Rev. Rowley presiding and good attendance. Funds passed for payment and a cocktail party for the Commonwealth Disposals Commission was arranged. A list of attendees includes G L Cooper and several others. detours note suspensions in Commonwealth Commission routes. passengers on the steamer Cave-t sailed from Cairns with many named individuals aboard.
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Diaperstreet Guild
Rowley
Strangemenia
Meadaimes Lirek
Nwealth Disposals Commission
Department of the Army, Shipping and Business
Adala
Strand Howl
G. L. Cooper
Bost
H. Lang
Moore
A. Campbell
Commonwealth Dispeanin ‘Commission
H. i. Bieel
Commonwealth ‘Commission
Coleoel
Murisen
Army
Mr. F. Barley
Hhe Busines
Charles King
New York Society Beauty Favorite Cynthia McAdoo
Miss Cynthia McAdoo, a noted New York Society beauty, is described as young and strikingly beautiful with a radiant complexion protected by Ponds. The piece also notes other famous Pond’s beauty devotees including the Countess of Carnarvon, Mrs. Anthony J. Drezell III, Mrs. Emmett L. Biddle, and Mrs. Henry C. Mellon Jr.
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New York Society
Cynthia McAdoo
Countess of
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