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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1947

Page

6

Andy Hardy returns in Love Laughs at Andy Hardy at Tropical Theatre

Fans meet Andy Hardy Mickey Rooney fresh from army service in Love Laughs at Andy Hardy at Tropical Theatre with May Wilson and family. The feature pairs his comeback with a marriage hint as the reformed youth plans to wed. Also showing Strange Journey with Paul Kelly. Indiscretion stars Barbara Stanwyck in a light romance. The Unknown with Karen Morley and Jim Bannon completes the lineup.

Hardy Legion Andy Judge Ms Hardy Milly Andy Hardy Tropical Theatre Mickey Rooney Wainwright College May Wilson Paul Kelly Osa Massen Hillary Brooke Indiacretion Warner Bros Barbers Stanwyck Dennis Morgan Sydney Greencreet Elizabeth Lane Barbara Stanwick Hfe Lving Keren Morley Jim Bannon

Rex Theatre Show Lets Dark Mirror Dazzle Audiences

The Rex Theatre offers The Terk Mirror with Oilvia dr Haviland Lew Ayres and Thomas Mitchell as a psychological murder thriller. Dark Mirror aims for a new peak in cinema while cracking two murder suspects with no evidence. Also showing Crack Up with Pat O’Brien Claire Trevor and Herbert Marshall. Tonight features the usual close dance and a special tuition session led by Jack Sheehy.

Terk Mirror Oilvia Dr Haviland Lew Ayres Thomas Mitchell Rex Theatre Dark Mirror Crack Up Pat O'Brien Claire Trevor Herbert Marshall

Smithfield Cricket Club Triumphs In Narrow Win

Smithfield Cricket Team played West Carrs in the Folge Hil Cricket Association match. West Cairns scored 1966 in their first innings with Farrelly 38 Mitchell 40 and Howlett 33. Smithfield’s bowling saw Patching 5 for 80 and S Smith 2 for 62. Smithfield replied 111 for 1 with Wiles 52 not out and Smith 28 not out. The match will resume Sunday. Also local notices on exams and holidays.

Smithfield Sean Folge Hil Cricket Association West Carrs West Cairns Innines Farrelly J. Mitchell F Howlett G. Patching T Smith C Griffiths Smithfield II Wiles Gill Smith

Communist Agents Suspected Among Canada Immigrants

AFP reports that speculation on Pollan Government interference with immigrants in Canada grew after Deputy Minister of Labour Arthur Mac Namara said several occurrences raised belief that Communist agents were active among displaced persons brought to the country and that the department is watching for suspicious circumstances.

QUAVA AFP Canada Arthur MacNamara Labour

Hollywood Director Ulmer Sees Sound Lacking Balance In Movies

Film critic Eiger Ulmer argues talking pictures overemphasize dialogue and diminish visual cinema. He contends the cinema has not balanced sound with photography since sound era began, noting producers and intermediaries hinder methodological shifts, while silent techniques linger rarely.

A.P Eiger Ulmer Ulmer Acotts Almer Wil Vienna University of Berlin Germany UPA F W. Murnau

Fancy Dress Ball at Mount St Bernard School Marks Bishop Visit

The Mount St Bernard School held its annual fancy dress ball on Friday November 23 with Bishop Heavey present. Students performed grand marches, poems, dances, and burlesques, winning prizes for best costumes, poetry, and overall talent. The event concluded with the Bishop’s blessing and wishes for a happy holiday.

Margaret Mealing Nota Bishop Eileen Bourke Poglia Nels Austin Jolly Jack Tate Nereda Malouf Mary Dodds Chris Beryl O'Meara Thea Gay Kenny Bianca Otmoedes Josephine di Bliss St Joseph's Clare Carroll Carmen Giacobone

T and G Mutual Life Society Surpasses Yearly Benchmarks

The T and G Mutual Life Society reports a prosperous year with 132 5 new life policies and 26 640 908 in ordinary and industrial assurances. Accident and sickness policies total 11 003 with 673 466 completed and 24 endorsed with benefits. Income rises to 1 830 008 and assets reach 56 594 000. total in force 160 642 781. Surplus life department on 1 082 048 enables bonuses for participating policies.

T. and G Mutual Life Society

National Radio Frequencies and Equipment Mentioned

A fragment listing radio station identifiers and component prices and models appears. It mentions 4QB and 4aT with various numbers and terms such as Mews Rural Hear and Newell, alongside odds and end notes on old end men and croprané.

Rae Newell Harftone Coprané Mors

Ravenshoe Wedding of Oliver Reidner Bride Merle Joe Oliver

Dec 2 reports the Ravenshoe St Bartholomew s Church of England ceremony on Nov 1 in Ravenshoe for Jobo William Oliver and Merle Joe Reidner. Families prominent in the district with many guests from across Australia attended as vows were exchanged and a large School of Arts reception followed with flowers, toasts, and gifts.

Ravenshoe Jobo William Oliver Mra. H Waver Malanda Merle Joe Sider EF. E. Reidner Haveneioe St. Baroahae's Church of England Wabridgy Oreasion Bodney Bro. Warren Atherton J. Kidner Dorothy Perkins Merle G. Rankine June Kidder Winnie Baillie Bernice Lemonalec Grememan Mesars George Athal Kidner Eden M. Major Bruce Strang Mang B. Rockall School of G. Kidner Australia Bth Lade Mra, Bonksll Bruce Strange Mr Oliver Cat Townsville Magnetic Island

Ninety Ninth Birthday at Tarzall for Mrs Curtis

Mrs M H Curtis of Turnerford Tarzall celebrated her 99th birthday on November 26 with friends and neighbors. Born in Greysend Kent England, she lived in Keen and has resided in Tableland since 1930. A flower girl at the wedding of Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales, she comes from a musical family and remains in good health with crochet work and family nearby.

Tarzall HH. Curtis LD. Curtis Turnerfoid Curtis Greysend Kent England Keen Tableland Alexandre Prince of Wales Edward VIII Mia Aeara Queensland

Warming to Owners of Cats in London Dec News

A London report notes the Dumb Friends' League warns cat owners not to allow stray cats near doors due to rising disappearances. The effort follows a surge in thefts tied to fur imports and market activity.

London A.A.P Friends Alresty Am

Town and Country Holiday Readers and Travellers

A wide list of residents leaving by mail trains and planes for holidays, with groups traveling to Brisbane Melbourne Cairns Townsville and other destinations. Names include Miss Lyn Kerr Miss Sylvia Blonedon Mr Ron Kirkwood Mr Ron Lindsay and many others with new postings and farewells noted.

Ron Kirkwood Brisbane Kerr Pisos Lyn Kerr Sylvia Blonedon Beattstreet Melbourne Ahe Ron Lindsay Bunda-street Saturdary Sinter Jima T. Grove Balmelava Booth Australia R. Rankine Kirathalbyn South Australia 4. L. Skellern Bros Lernuty Usirna Townsville Succassor V. Zones Claudette Cape Judith Burton St. Hilda's Southort Max Urittenden Jinn Jones Southport Christies varaAhion H. Armatrong Oof Atherton Maversay A.X.A M. Wragg Faigan Master Faigan MrDonald Mr. McDonald MelLeod Mra McArthur Townevile Pageson Mackay Gill Mrisfine Crow TAA Mesers Jiedman Thistlewaithe Cleall Gallasgher Fergueen Berry Strand Fovinde L. J. W. Tryler Abherte Messrs N Gillis Wilson W. Melenn Melbane Messrs. C. Blockdijk TH. Wilhelmenn Wo Wintour Mr. Faber P. J. Fahey Tully

CAIRNE W A BRIDGE TEA PARTY REPORTS HOSTESSES AND WINNERS

Those present at the W A Bridge afternoon on Wednesday included Slewomen Hoonam Walmerey Ho Arch dial J Rake G Jennings G Clift A M W Deeb C Woodward King Scott Fitcbett Hort Iilehenan Iretran Schofield L Moss E Svendsen E M Boden A L Merron FL Connors Henn Sands Bo Smith. Hostesses were Meadames Woodward and Jenn, damisted by Mrs Miller. The prize for the highest score went to Mrs Schofield and the hidden number to Mes lift Hoxtessam. Next bridge afternoon will be hosted by Mesdames A Moran and Eb Svenden.

W.A Wentesuay Hoonam Walmerey Archdial J. Rake G. Jennings G. Clift A. M W. Deeb C. Woodward King, Scott Fitcbett Hort Iilehenan Iretran Schofield L. Moss E. Svendsen E. M. Boden A. L. Merron FL Connors Henn, Sands Bo Smith Meadames Woodward Jenn

Fancy dress ball charms Cooktown children parade

In Cooktown the annual fancy dress ball for Cooktown State School children drew strong turnout from pupils, parents, and adults. Music by H Curry and Mrs Armbrust set a romantic mood, with school leaders and scouts decorating the hall. Costumes ranged from jockeys to Victorian and humorous themes, judged by a panel including Mesdames Worrall and Kesteven, while Noel Sykes MC'd the children's dances and Mr H Savage oversaw adults.

Cooktown Cooktown State School H. Curry Mra B Armbrust Messrs Harrison, Chamberlain, and Co. Lund Mesdames Hudson and Armbrust Noel Sykes M.C H Savage Montecarlo L. Elmes Mig Ann Doolan L. Lewis Ies Sykes Bridge J Brown Margaret Donald Joan Rowlinga Kevin Miller Keith Milewagman Jennifer White Johnny Fedora Alice Blue Gown Marjoria Savage Stan Miller June Armbrust Ken Jensen

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