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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1943
Page
4
The notice details film at Plaza i Theme and Rex Theatre with stars Charles and Boyer plus a band lineup, a dance program at Aquatic Dance, and community events. Also includes a 1943 balance sheet and annual meeting notices for Cairns societies with auditors and officers.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs A Carthew at Highgate Hill Brisbane, pioneer of North Queensland who lived in Mareeba and Tolga among other towns. She leaves two sons and four daughters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was private.
A lively gathering at Hibernian Hall featured Ta' Me Say Makerr' Dance Bunt and performances by Lobie Montecari and Pome Nestor. Attendees enjoyed music on both stages as crowds lingered for the finale, celebrating local culture and artistry.
Well attended dances at the Trocadero offered 60 40 swing and all jazz programs. Monte Carlo prizes were won by various couples each night including Miss Wallace and Mr Atkinson and Miss Eawards with Mr Heat. Quickstep heats crowned Mme Weston and Mr Hawke as leading couple in a lively evening of dancing and prizes.
Four dances featured at the Aquatic Dance Palais with Gunner McGill and Pte A Crozier on extras. Monte Carlo prizes awarded to numerous pairs including Miss Archer with Mr Corrigan and Mim Riches with Mr Stratton. Friday showcased RAAY Welfare Club entertainment plus modern and old-time dances.,Mention of multiple prize winners and musicians across three nights.
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