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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1947
Page
6
A chaotic array of behind the scenes notes describes actors adjusting lines and blocking while directors manage scenes. The account highlights Wendell Covey and others adapting to long shoots and unfamiliar locations as crews chase continuity and timing on set.
The Tropical and Palace theaters present a lineup led by George Brent Lucile Bell and Vere Zorina with Charles Winniger. The program includes The Bebo Blonds and a feature on romance and mistaken identity. Ruth Warrick, known for demure roles, is cited for a smart girl performance amid the mix of stars and titles.
The Atherton Ambulance Brigade met with Vichett presiding. Tenders were approved for printing 1000 copies of the report. Long service badge promised to Mr C Anders for loyal service. Accounts totalling 108/17 were confirmed. payments approved. Show chocolate wheel yielded £99 7s 3d. Secretary tasked to send thank you cards. Accidents noted 4. purchases proposed for Ford tyres and tubes, and uniforms. Next meeting set for October 2.
Patricia McAuliffe led a blue and white Jantzen satin ensemble with a detachable circular skirt and large butterfly bow. Moira Sceneson wore a green and white nautical look, while Marjorie Gibbs presented a white French crepe outfit with box pleats. Althea Smith modeled multiple holiday outfits and the bridal party featured a lime lace bridal gown with a Spanish mantilla. The event highlighted fur stoles, hats, gloves, and coordinated accessories, with the production directed by Mrs. W.A. Gibbs and produced by Chas Simi & Co.
Hollywood AP reports on the fate of low cost B pictures and the rising production costs. The piece discusses film budgets, pricing, and industry trends shaping what audiences see, highlighting price gaps between cheap formats and standard releases, and noting shifts in how films are produced and valued.
A list of travelers arriving at Cairns and Melbourne includes Mr and Mrs W E McKenss, Mr and Mrs R Aesti, Mr and Mrs Gow, K Bester, and T A Cameron among others. Brisbane arrivals feature Thomasop, Mitchell, Ward, Sims, and Mitchell. From Borkhampton, Albrecht and Meir are noted aboard.
The session of the 20uns Women's Guild Bridge Afternoon featured games at the & Jobo Clus yams. Mesdames Mors, R. W. Rees, and G. Jone served tea. Mrs. O Thomson won high score. Mrs. Catchpoole had the hidden number. Attendees included Mesdames P Owell, F O Neill, N. McIntyre, W. Bawthorn, R. Clark, E Laycock, Dy Thomson, R Hinsch, J. McLachlan, Gorton, H. J. Etherigton, PE Goode, G. Paulson, Toile Hine, Harden, P. Covacerich, & Bruce, L. Harris, J. Dean, May, V. Catchpoole, JL Peake, J. Vi Marshall, P. Chilling, W Sonce, W Clare, J. Horta, Dearnalls, Crofton, Gilshenau, Hart, O'Gorman, Hom, Turner, F Bradford, Schofield, GH Farr, Donaldson, Burne H. Mackensach, FR Ueland, R. Burose, L. Jenkins, J Lyone, Maul.
The Central Ladies Guild held an afternoon and evening event on August 21 at the Central Church Hall. Attendees enjoyed the National Anthem, a welcome address, and performances by notable singers and a string ensemble. Prizes were awarded for flowers, aprons, and cakes, with tributes to organizers. The program featured choral numbers, soloists, and a parade of homemade bridal street frocks.
Mrs Jacob Latupetrim, 18, who returned to Melbourne from Ban Goeng Java with her three year old daughter Christina, said she spent seven months there with her Ambonese husband, a sergeant in the WES Air Force. She fears never returning home due to family differences and notes most wives remain abroad due to lack of funds. Her father, a South Melbourne worker, estimates the fare home would exceed £100, likely forcing sale of belongings.
Radio schedule items show programs and times including National Radio Au gas tas and School Broadcast segments. Entries reference speakers Terimai and Chr ie Lawrence with multiple price figures and titles such as Ballads Old and Lessons for Prop e and Grade.
A fragment references Veejex and Calléeen in relation to a toy named Prem Chaat. The text is unclear about event, people, or place details and does not provide a complete report.
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