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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1947

Page

6

Tropic Theatre Screen Romance Sparks Holiday Chaos

Excerpt from a Tropic Theatre show depicts Red Skelton and his new wife’s apartment eviction. The couple quarrels with his mother-in-law played by Marjorie Main as supporting roles by O'Brien and Addie Anderson appear. Roy Rogers and Gab Hayes appear in a Royal wedding frame with My Pal Trigger.

Tropical Theatre Red Skelton Moutweh Ie Lave Tos Bose Red Halcird Marjorie Main Virginis O'Brien Addie Rochester Anderson Pal Trigger Roy Rogers George Gab Hayes

New York Tactics to Lure Film Industry from Hollywood

New York aims to attract the film industry from Hollywood, hoping to revive local cinema interest. The piece notes doubts about a full migration while citing dance and theater figures and a city program at City Hall to showcase local entertainment efforts.

New York Hollywood A.P Aevision Hollywood Studios

Bandit of Sherwood Forest at Pinch and Rex showings

The Pinch Theatre screens The Bandit of Sherwood Forest a Columbia Pictures production starring Cornel Wilde and Annette Laws based on Paul Cantello’s Son of Robin Hood. Also showing In Old Sacramento and Little Mister Jim at the Rex Theatre with Roy Rowers and George Gabby Raves.

Sherwood Forest Columbia Pictures Cornel: Wilde Annte Laws Jul Exmood Edshi Bohanan Pinch Son of Robin Hood Paul A. Cantletom Rory Dag Hon Wild H Pet Mel. Sin Levy Sacramento Wiliam Elliott Constance Moore Rex Theatre Mister Jim Butch” Jenting Cavalry Post Jim Abe Roy George Gabby

Inventor's Telegram Vessel Toy Sparks Legal Ruse

A scrambled report describes a prankster Sorensen Adams New vik who coined a telegram shaped gadget. The device, linked to a "Thacket Wireless Mog ing" scheme, allegedly led to profits of £30,000 amid tangled references to rubber hands and movie makers.

Sorensen Adams Indatey Tio Sanatrartian

Herbertton notes farewell for postmaster transfer

Mr J M Dean acting postmaster at Herberton for weeks left last weekend for Atherton after a month there. He will transfer to Cootamundra. An impromptu farewell supper of cold duck, sausage, and coffee was arranged by Mrs Grace and Mrs Jennen. Mr and Mrs Maclean praised Herbertton and North Queensland friends. Mrs and Mrs Jerwen have returned from holidays and stay until Mr Jensen leaves for New Guinea.

Herberton JM. Dean Atherton Contamundra Mra Grace Jennen

Evelyn CWA Meeting Discussed School Funding and Lunch Donations

Nov 22 meeting of Evelyn CWA branch attended by Reese, Charters, Jarred, Harte, Rudd, Ciwellyn, secretary Ralph, and Bren. Treasurers presented financials. vote to aid Gemadum-rrw school and a Christmas tea fundraiser. Budget approved, Bran Culy to receive discretionary funds for children. luncheon served with cakes and sandwiches.

Herberton Evelyn Cwa Reese Huis Bren Charters Merton Jarred Harte Rudd Ciwellyn Oranaber Ralph Mise Bren CIA CWA Hesaquatterk. Na Inc Rerlin Behad Charyere

Holes purse brintror in Hollywot markets scare

Fragmentary OCR note mentions New York trading, a center, and commerce figures. It cites Ambarjon Sle and DRINATE Sintime with figures like EFAN,000,000 and 4,500,000, plus a Mir manta share. The text is garbled with names and amounts and lacks clear events.

New York CR Chamber of Commerce Amarionn Catia Fintmey Virmanta

Loyal Maltreat Lodore Fraternal Meeting Report

A garbled account describes a late evening gathering at Loyal Malgrate Lodge with the Grand Master and multiple officers. Toasts, recognitions, and references to new members and fellowships fill the fragment, noting honors and future goodwill within the lodge.

NG Baer Rison Peimbuas Leverean Amd Tria Khettiy North Ben Benmeier Pum Ren North Fry Bro Nolan Naval Mulgrave Rolan Trinity

Town and Country Social Scenes in Cairns Area

Local notices describe a bustling Cairns community with posts on arrivals and departures from Cairns and surrounding towns. The report lists many visitors and residents, hotel stays, plane arrivals, social events, church guild meetings, and upcoming charity activities, reflecting a busy period in late spring.

Wedding Narratives From A Faulty OCR Entry

Fragmentary wedding record mentions Doyle Atkinson and Geenaaae Pinel among others. Vague notes describe attire and a reception, but crucial details such as date location and clearer names are unreadable.

Portuguese Girl Becomes Bullfighter in Lisbon Event

A terse AP report notes a Portuguese girl stepping into bullfighting in Lisbon, with unclear details. The piece mentions Mortakol reeds and a notable notary, Conchia Cinkan, amid fragmented lines and uncertain dates.

Liebon Vdtte Conchia Cinkan Ube Eng

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