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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
3
A new spring-action TER toothbrush features natural bristles that clean teeth and stimulate gums. With daily use and wet storage, the bristles maintain their spring and cleaning power four times longer than standard brushes.
Wallace Beery stars as a Yankee POW who escapes Belle Isle with John Howard and Dolores Del Rio in The Man from Dakota at Tropical Theatre. The film follows a trek toward the West amid romance and danger. Also shown is Laurel and Hardy in The Flying Deuces with Parker and Gardiner in supporting roles.
A packed Palace Theatre program features This Man In Fark and The Prescott Garry SM. Barnes with Alastair Sim as the sleuth. The plot follows forgers in Paris with Pat Barnes aiding the investigation, plus a comedy angle and supporting cast. Tim McCoy stars in The Prescott Kid on the same program.
The Aquatic Dance Palais hosted a busy week with a Monday class for 50 pupils led by Mr. Norm Coux and Muriel May, a 24 dancer midweek old-time event, and Thursday jam night featuring George Stone's Ritzy Revellers. Saturday drew a very large crowd with novelty prizes awarded to Miss M Johnstone and Hazeldine, Miss BR Galvin, and Mr Samim. lucky-dance winners were Mrs Chimes and Mr Bailey.
Norm Coux and Muriel May teach modern waltz quick-step and fox trot for South Coast Queensland dancers. Tonight's session concludes the 140 season with a reminder of the annual break-up dance on Tuesday December 17 for present and past pupils.
The Dixieland club offers a modern dance class each Monday evening popular since jazz dancing began on Saturday nights. The instructor guarantees teaching the modern style and private party lessons can be arranged on weeknights.
At the annual prize distribution, Principal reports high scholastic standards and broad formation of Catholic character. He cites successful junior and senior outcomes, ordination of a former student, Marist Brotherhood training, and strong sports results while praising Brothers and Mayor Collins for support.
The mayor and a Catholic leader urged students to see education as inseparable from Christian faith. They cited The London Times on Christian instruction in state schooling and praised teachers, urging boys to become upright, charitable citizens. Prize lists followed detailing awards across classes and religion prizes.
A compilation of social visits and church notices from Cairns area. Mrs. M Lawson visits Cairns aunt Mrs. B L McCarthy. Master Vernon Rope travels to Ravenshoe. Mrs. F Wadeworth returns to Millan Millas after Cairns stay. St Pauls Presbyterian Guild Gordonvale holds its December 7 meeting with tea, a balance sheet, and Christmas greetings. plan to support World Day of Prayer on February 28 1941.
The first Gordonvale Comforts Fund birthday party featured Mias M. Gammie as accompanist and recitations by Mr. H. Mor tom. Mrs. P. M. O'Connor led the event with Mrs. Bell handling catering, Bougueta presented to Mre Clarke and patroness Mrs. Mighel, Aloomba branch president Mrs. Kenny noted.
Mareeba summons court proceedings include fines for bicycle light violations and footpath proximity. Defendants Shaban Xhenal Costin Hamilton and O Sullivan fined various amounts. a motor car breach led to conviction and £2 fine. Tobacco stalk removal order breached with potential £50 fine. A solicitor secured £1 fine. Travellers Kent and Skinner fined 10 for evading rail fare after initial charges. Mareeba Maternal and Child Welfare Centre reports attendance and births. CPS collections for November total £1252 14 11 with allocations to Treasury Taxes Lands and Agriculture and Stock.
December 7 report describes Daphne Cole trapped in a city lift when flames erupted from beneath the car. Firefighters freed her after thick smoke caused coughing but she later resumed work once recovered from the shock.
The Trinity Vigoro Club entertained Miss Isabel Dick of Clarson Department at Blue Bird Cafe last Friday in her honor. Members presented a cut crystal bowl and a sterling ring, with speeches from Mr kh Wood, Miss Myra Earl, and Mr Black. Dick thanked donors for the thoughtful wedding gift.
Sydney December 7 The Minister for Social Services Sir Frederick Stewart demands Federal Government action on extending social services. He warns he will resign if no movement occurs and favors taking more responsibility for better housing and unemployment insurance. He prefers starting unemployment insurance during the war when unemployment is lowest.
London reports the publication of two weekly newspapers in Belgian languages for Belgians and civilians on British soil and in Belgian Congo and the U S A. The papers will be edited by professional journalists and operate independently of British official bodies.
The Berlin news agency cites a Germany and bran agreement for the exchange of goods or services. Details remain unclear as the report notes limited specifics and ongoing discussions.
Mr G D Bolton reports 20 men attended Sunday bivouac. 46 on parade Tuesday. about 50 expected for December 8 drill. Mills hand grenade training sparks keen interest. 5 new members enrolled. Mareeba railway staff given parade nights off. recruitment through Olsson postmaster. Nurse F Farrell, Sister Eales, and Sister Whitlock noted in local hospital and welfare updates.
Canberra December 7 Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced safety matches will be clearer in Queensland Victoria South Australia and Tasmania on Monday. The new price will be Léd a dozen a rise of 2d. He said manufacturers would not pass on the whole increased cost and the gross profit margin to wholesale and retail traders had been reduced.
Sydney reports on the 28 million Freedom loan urging small investors to subscribe before close next Saturday. Prime Minister Menzies and Treasurer Fadden push broad citizen support. radio rally in Perth sparked strong responses by telephone subscriptions. Subscriptions list includes A. Superannuation Board and several NSW and Perth firms with varied amounts.
Ald Hogan Liverpool Labour leader warns that Éamon de Valera fears IRA disruption if he signals to Britain. He says British support for a united Ireland matters to the island and that neutrality would damage Britain’s democracy and the future of a united Ireland.
Brisbane reports Queensland sales of war savings certificates at £2,016,175, 73 percent of the £3,562,500 June quota. Week figures show 38 new groups registered, with total sales £25,582. Queensland totals 2,850 groups and over 92,000 members. nationwide 21,219 groups and over 1,000,000 members. War savings organiser A. V. Porter urges greater membership.
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