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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

7

Tropical Theatre Presents Amager Story With War Post Set

A fragmented review notes Tropical Theatre showing a melodrama set on an Oklahoma army post with a plot involving love heat and betrayal. The bill features George Brent, Lucille Watson, John Ridgely and supporting star Mae Clarke with an action laden sequence and a second feature Wah with Roy Rogers and Gabby Hayes.

Werner Bros” Inter Catre Barbers Stanwyck George Brent Werner Anderson Lucille Watton John Ridgely Clare Dupney Oklahoma Jim Tukker Wah Roy Rogers George Gabby” Hayes Dale Brenex Teenie

Herberton High School Speech Night and Plans

At Herberton Street School speech night on Friday November 28, headmaster Dr Holdcroft outlined the school’s achievements and future needs. Students from Herberton, Croydon, Normanton, and region centres contributed in a varied program, with calls for improvements including a chemistry room, water net sink, and a 20 by 40 foot room for shows. The school aims to expand secondary offerings, introduce French as an alternative to physical education, and support scholarship entrants as it broadens its role for northern Queensland students.

H_ABERTON Herberton Siveet Aia Uwe A Ho Ae Hiter & Dart Shire Gounelt Holdcrofty Mies Mareeba Mt. Melroy Milla Millan Atherton Favenshoe Herberton Darryl F. Zanuck Achosl Low Ben Aree Wiliams Bet Gene Tierney Um ¢ Wilde Jeanne Crain Vincent Price Mary Philips Ray High School St Herberton Mately Queensland Ft. Wea Wcholarship

Genteel Dance Show Amid Crowds Planned at Titusdy

Fragmentary report notes a December 11 event at the Treader omnee rule in Titusdy featuring Gente Ameciation and a dance show titled Gaiety. Geo Stone will direct and attend with a bar crowd as Umpire Seek Sheehy oversees. additional performers are referenced with unclear names.

Geo Stone Sheehy Weil Bernd the Tyee

School sports report from Cairne Ailes Bradford 1946

The piece notes 34 1946 juniors involved with Commonwealth Bank public service and school sports including swimming and athletics. Mr Kemp highlights the work of President Mr Rains and the committee, praising helpers and banks for support, closing with Christmas wishes and congratulations to the staff and students.

Kemp Hiatt Rains Seitien Ees Salar Ieee Ees Mamlman

Edmonton notes and school awards amid community events

Fragmented OCR lists stalls, attendants, teachers, and officials, praising teachers and headmasters for their work. It notes awards, prizes, and acknowledgments within the local education and community groups, including mentions of pupils and academies amid a broader town activity recap.

Cairns Successes Stir Hand Writers and 300k Kept Examinations

A garbled report notes Cairns related successes and examinations with references to many names and percentages. Vague mentions include Monira High book launch and a list of candidate names such as L Viima Twigg Aileen OConnell Kathleen Heyderms and others. The piece feels like a local ceremony or vote tally with scattered numbers and times.

Fairbanks Plans to Quit Swords and Swashbuckling

Hollywood reports Douglas Fairbanks plans to give up swashbuckling roles and move toward diplomacy and less physical film work. The actor, famed for adventure imagery, hints at shifting from action to broader projects as he considers the future of his company and career.

Hollywood Douglas Fairbanks East Three Fairbanks Company Uh Dougly Brasil Argestina Uruguay Ana Peesr Dutta Ibe

Cairns CDA Meeting Considers Donations and Events

The Cairns CDA held a November meeting at Barren W. with Mrs Shambrook and Mrs Purcell proposing a donation of a chair to the Cairns District Hospital’s Women’s Ward. Plans were made to attend December and January library events, and a slate of local officials and members discussed charitable activities, wreaths, and New Year greetings from Father Hunt and community clergy.

Caras Id.a Barren W Shambrook Mra. Purcell Amony Cairns Mra. O Stearn Mex. Riordan Ambalave Ling Brary Cairns District Ail Prewet Mra Parrugin Reee Jr Biempen Father Hunt Darrow Father Hunt Egmene Chris Father Coghill Inter Mra Buvoss Mionir Resent Verr Co Cemermn Dan J E. Parceli KW Lenina K Torner Journ A Whelan Kdponinn T Devitt Edmonton M. Havers Mi McAllen Foter M. Copeland Firgenia Mullins KK Riordan Pe Galdie Shumtow Reegarn M. Smith Pennell Jimenh Sens Oakes

Town and Country Pomscigore Me Tanyneyitie List

Vague list of names and places across towns includes Mr C Squeais at the Strand Hotel and several residents from Brisbane Sydney Townsville and Malanda. The fragmented text names individuals such as Dr Ley J Beott and Mrs Hi Quinn among others with no clear event or outcome.

Gordian Hemvett Wong ANA Suhr AAA Brisbane Sydney Miz Alexarder Re. Brows Oxwin Sherwood and Cox Prom West Anker Ville Meera Chirtat Prom ‘Belabare Psod

Kant Wavy Club in of cure Nel in de Ma int Nbvynbrove

Fragmentary report notes names Ellin Mesora Frousikers and Buon involved in a Turko Turk-like event. Mentions Mira Micke and a February to August timeframe with unclear actions and locations.

Atesdamnes Ellin Mesora Frousikers Turk Mira Micke Callan

Rent Bridge event honors cast and flowers at dance

Amid a late afternoon Rent Bridge gathering, the courtly crowd toasted the cast regulars led by Mrs McCutfortss as flowers were presented to a leading performer. An evident mix of names and crowd chatter marked the celebration with remarks about weaving and a forthcoming bridge event.

Dlab Ruta Emmaton Darembey Willmett Narma Hy van Lie Ren McCutfortss Dent Mo F. Cameron Abe Fan Erro Mowmannn Eiele Carman Dillons Soran O'Neill Tsuna G. Farr Tey French J. Downey F. Rune Mo Kegan Giataliog Ore Erie E. Willmie E. Hovkom Bh Thomann Ram W. Toobey Find Meyfferte Mt. Hawary Cruthere Teeboneld Maunder Asulthna Metin W. Riordan Ay Purvell Varmogie Mrape A

Wedding of Soranvante Dev 2 in distant Vale

An ornate wedding report from a fragmentary text notes Sivan Nour Wa era iyi Ginn Lanny Miah Meat Devs and Vevand in a ceremony with veils, gowns, and tulle. The account, though garbled, hints at a formal event with gowns, attendants, and a festive reception, mentioning guests and attire in a vintage newspaper tone.

Sorvonate Mar Tangs Valles Sivan Gortoneale Noah Straaee Moma

National Radio Schedule Fragments and Broadcast Notes

Fragmented OCR style radio schedule legends list multiple channels and times including 4QN 447 02 645 745 1015 12.30 130 4 00 008001100. Mentions news segments cricket discussions and language programs. References names such as Ivoealy 600 Serial Venity Pat 1840 and Ramott Ba ABC Sarita Orcheatn Gelleen Cahillivoee.

Biar Arte AL Dolsat Ivoealy Tak Ethiopia Behiais Ramott

Brout. Reelected in 44th Tie by Mem Archer

Unclear fragment hints at political contest with Mem Archer involved. No solid names, places, or dates clearly readable. Summary reflects only the faint elements captured without inventing details.

Brout Mal Gen Willer Archer

Mise Rose Ler Aims For Milestone Year

London papers report a feature on Mise Rose Ler a young performer aiming for a milestone year. The article describes her preparation, public reception, and a notable upcoming event that could define her career trajectory.

London

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