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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1945

Page

4

Eleanor Powell and Janet Marvin in a Vintage Musical Film

A fragmented review notes Eleanor Powell and Janet Marvin starring in a vintage musical film with Treated scenes. Mentions Tallulah and Joe, style cues of early cinema, and theater venue references.

van de Couric Eleanor “Powell Inerigve Fiat Bert Este Velerations Fem USA Eleanor Powell Cail Eooth Seay Janet Marvin Abo Allan Lace

Wedding of Moses Bride With Queenstown Ties Highlighted

A Sydney society wedding celebrated Miss Sylvia Moses as bridesmaid to her cousin the bride, with Rev Father Woodhouse officiating. Attendants wore pale green and pink, the couple toasted by guests including Grahame and Mrs. Tmacum, while Father Shehadie praised the bride’s virtues. The reception at the Palace Theatre followed a gala ceremony with music and toasts honoring the groom, Captain Merrick, and the bridal party.

Queensland Father Woodhouse Sam Moses Sylvia Moses Bob Amony Petspretar Grahame John Moses Mary Astor Shehadie Tan Nushand Philip Dorni Merrick O.C Oride Toomey Howard Oa Siivs Anne Wakelurst England Dick Pair Fireviner Erenes Om Tuke Gloucester New Guinea Ange S. ‘Moses Father Shehadie Setilgate Bob Moses Zoe Herestman Scumba Rome Adierers

Community celebration ends with planned free dance at district hall

A Wednesday gathering led by Dr J G Winheld featured an inspiring address and community singing. With a large turnout of about 800, locals prepared decorations and hosted a real jolly-up the next evening to welcome a full orchestra and a lively free dance, praised by all as a high-spirited success.

J. G. Winheld Cochran Winfeld Myle Spiffle

Prince Richad Birthday Observed in Canberra Celebration

The Duchess of Gloucester arranges a small ceremony at Government House Canberra to mark Prince Richard’s first birthday. Four Canberra children under Ave are invited to attend under supervision.

Canberra Richad Rirrow Duchess of Gloucester

Unclear historic medical claim prompts cautious note

Fragmentary OCR notes promote a dubious kidney treatment by Dr Sheibanish am Bakache with references to a product called Kidney Pil and a chemist's pile. Details are garbled, including quantities and assurances, rendering reliable interpretation impossible.

War ends joy leads to community celebration in Millaa Millaa

A large Thanksgiving gathering at the Liberty Theatre marks Japan's capitulation and peace. Officials and residents, including Milla Milles Patriotic Society, recall wartime sacrifices, sing hymns, and urge ongoing peace. A festive show hall dance follows, with a day of sport events and community activities reflecting widespread relief and communal spirit.

Millaa Millaa Mill ‘Whittle Japan Liberty Theatre J.O’ Daley Rey Acl Jensen A. Ahmudson Jesus CC. Robertson Milias Millag Patriotic Society Milla Milles United Nations SL. Williamson God Save the King Milley Rich & K Wilton Grevert R Jarrett M Sherman M Chegwin Under & E Mahoney H. Butcher R Deley Sherman K. Ws Miller KK. Wilson D Gerke N. Amati Rich B Mackay Z Daley C Wolfenden G. Tobin N. Rich Amati Arthur A Knox D Nielsen AY Kershaw L Butcher M Grebert Parrett M Maroney M. Mackey E Lawrence M. Rich Scott Wiltoo J Robertson J. Davis P Gabey W Dickson Maniey Pe Fhrovins Davis Lawrense Newar Chiidren Grais Cee Brom Sa Are Ne Norah

Gordonvale CDA Annual Meeting Highlights Community Work

Gordonvale branch of the CDA held its annual meeting on Monday August 20. Father Wallace praised the ladies for a year of achievements and urged continued co operation to realize peace in service to God. Elections named Mr Meadell as patron, Mr Sues as vice patron, Mrs Cleary as president, and Mrs Ebrington as secretary with Mrs J Collins treasurer. A farewell presentation honored Mrs Max Smith after 23 years of service.

Tne Gordonvale CDA Father Wallace Auich CUSA Holfl Gisanvale Indies Ini Oak Hove Cape Patroes Meadell Max Smith Wallace Gardenvale Cleary Mra. Smith Mx Smith Mel Brody Mee Smith Mighell

Australian Airways plans free holiday for millionth passenger

ANA announces milestone plan including a free holiday in any selected Australian capital city to mark reaching the millionth passenger carried. Captain Halinae Sinphasieed notes vast totals including service personnel carried under charter and other special services. milestone expected to be booked by early September.

Community notices from St Marys and Catholic Daughters events

Reading club and bridge sessions described at St Marys club rooms with Mrs Marshall winning the prize and tea by Mrs Purcell. Catholic Daughters at St Manies Stub Room discussed spiritual oversight, sympathy cards for bereavements, and yearend reports showing a balance sheet and a £227 10.8 cheque to Father Hunt. Several members plan to leave next year and a farewell afternoon was arranged.

Stone’s W. H. Jackson T. Jenkin Cal Jenkins D. Leahy Miss Jones St. Mearea's Catholic Daughters St. Manies Fhursdary L. G. O'Meara Father Hunt Osa Gnaale Tor Leadames Quigley Carroll Moses Ball Reed Pear Sisters Mercy

Miss Australia Appeal Seeks Cairns District Candidate

At a joint meeting of Trades and Labour Council and the Assaila held at night an appeal was launched for a candidate to represent Cairns and district in the Anzac Home appeal. Organisations sporting bodies social welfare committees unions employers associations churches and individuals are invited to participate and send representatives to a forthcoming meeting.

Trades and Labour Council Assaila Hecy Cairns Asociates Ronges

Atherton Social Service staff members on leave and transfers

August 25 at Atherton Mr Mee Grath Registrar and Mrs Grath Social Service are spending the weekend in Cairns. Vince Green of Posts Department and Mrs Green have left on transfer to Tamatail. Mr Radford at Atherton has rejoined after a short holiday. Mrs RA Kidd and Albert Free are mentioned with Rockhampton holidays. Rockhampton area transfers include N T Jackson of Northgate Brisbane now in the Service Branch. Atherton Shire's Greenslopes Brigham arrives this evening for a holiday with her daughter Burling.

Atherton Mee Grath Social Service McGrath Cairne Bir Vince Green Posts Department Service Mex Greenslopes Brigham Burling Mepel-wrect

Roll of Honour: Pavitt's Son Bill Wright Dies as POW

Mr and Mrs A G Pavitt of Emer. Bid. report their son Bill Wright of the Eighth Division died of illness on October 10 1943 while a prisoner of war in Japanese hands.

A. G. Pavitt Emer Bid Bill Wright Eighth Division

Duke of Gloucester Ordered to Rest for Two Months

Canberra reports the Duke of Gloucester is confined to complete rest for about two months on medical advice. The tour of New Guinea and Barnes is paused following the death of Mr Curtin.

Canberra Duke of Gloucester New Guine and Barnes Curtin

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