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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1947
Page
6
Hollywood reports note film stars face constant strain from fame. Many try to avoid public life to escape calls, photographers, and fans while others fear being followed by persistent admirers. The piece urges a “Be Kind to Film Stars Week.”
A busy program unfolds as Tropical and Palace theatres showcase Confidental Agent with Charla Boyer and Lauren Bacall, plus a New York adventure and cartoons. The Rex Theatre features Love Story and Cornish Romance while Cuban Pete and a dance showcase entertain audiences with lessons for beginners and a large crowd.
A wedding solemnized at Central Methodist Church in Bae Raver oh ts Sel and Mra A H Thompson of Catran. Rev Henry officiated. The bride entered with Mr Re Laver, and they exchanged vows. Bridesmaids wore lemon frocks with heart shaped necklines and matching coronets. flower girl Rita Petersen wore a miniature bridesmaid dress. The best man and groomsman were Mr Meegoundy and Mrs H Bauman. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home with a three tier cake baked by the bride’s mother and many teleph fame messages read at breakfast. The couple honeymooned at Tania.
A fragmentary notice on St Augustine's College Magazine describes its fictionalized, literary style issues with images of students, ex-students and events. It mentions signatures, photographs, and youthful portrayal, noting the publication’s comprehensive review and decorative design.
A local Edmonton wedding on December 4 at 4:30 p.m. united Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Croke, to Frank A. Martin, only son of Mr and Mrs Martin of Tanistell. The ceremony featured Rev Dr Richard officiating, with a cream satin gown and orange blossoms. Guests and family celebrated at a post ceremony reception, with plans for a honeymoon following the event.
A fragmented radio page notes December programming with Neal Coward featured in vocal segments and talk ad filler. It lists a mix of program times, recurring features, and an emphasis on audience devotion, with stray OCR artifacts throughout.
A report details a social gathering with mentions of Mrs Gri tns and Mrs W Palmer. Names include Laverty, Logan, Herman, Spe, Colina, and others. The piece references travel from Cairas to Mackay and notes on the guest of honor as a regular accomplice of the associates committee.
The Woman's Guild held its last bridge afternoon of the year at St John's club rooms on Friday. Mrs O'Gorman won the top score prize while Mrs F. Gorton took the hid den number. Members listed include Mesdames Hingeh Winnen Jenkins Thomson Laycock May Forne and many others. The next bridge afternoon is planned for the Bret week in Fez with details to follow.
A December 9 Christmas party was held for girls at the YWCA Hostel before holidays. About 70 attended a program directed by Mr. George Ward, with musical numbers by Miss Halford, Miss Rooker, Mears Minchin, and N. Burks. Gifts were given to residents and special tokens to the matron Mrs J Denton and master ant matron Mian Half ord. A festive supper was served thanks to staff and friends.
A baby born to Mr and Mrs Little at Randgate Rand died after an apparent suffocation during a hospital admission on Thursday night. An inquiry is under way with investigators leaning toward the infant’s health care as the possible cause.
Fragmented OCR lists names, scores, places, and events: Pacers Loreena, Stewart Donnelly, James Mrtauahsitn, Karen alan, Ponca and Denwls appear with scattered numbers and ages. The text resembles a local sports or scholastic record page with multiple individuals and entries but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
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