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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

6

The Plaza Theatre Night Films and Dance Events

A reader friendly notice lists film showings at Plaza Theatre and Rex Theatre with Musical dances at Aquatic and a charity event by Trevadara Taunce Munte Rowing Club. It highlights The Postman Tea theater program and Centennial Goat feature with Warner Baxter and Adele Roberts.

Rex Theatre Jerome ‘Kern Warner Baxter Adele’ Roberts Pulain Paiaitom Muse Chittoms Mss Trevadara Taunce Munte Cole Rowing Club Father Orixumss George Blonas

New View Of New York

A fragmentary OCR style notice from a New York page mentions a Winter Lot and Sunday event. It reads as a partial schedule or teaser with names and dates unclear, lacking complete facts or context for fuller synthesis.

Leaving It Italy Fragment Teases Unclear Scene

Fragmentary OCR text hints at an Italian setting with scattered names and phrases, but content is garbled leaving unclear events, people, or dates. No coherent narrative emerges beyond hints of local or travel context.

Village water solution sparks council debate over water pump plan

The Machans Besen Progrem Association proposed purchasing a windmill to pump water for the town. The council offered annual support of 100 pounds, with payments tied to water service reliability. A report from the local association was awaited, and governance debated higher salaries for officers tied to water authority duties.

Machans Besen Progrem Association Associaion Ruginver Upul Auuvattier Association Reinuver

Wedding of Miss Dorathy with Mr. Allan Rookwood

An ornate midweek wedding at Freshwater united Dorathy Dever and Allan Rookwood. The bride wore a satin gown with a long train, orange blossom accents, and a double heart coronet. Attendants included Dorothy’s sister and cousin Ander ton. the groom was supported by brothers as best man. The ceremony featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March and a reception for about 180 guests. Honeymoon travels to Lawrence and Rockhampton.

Machan Noel Pergwon Amiley Dever Jamieson Tha Belde Dirothy Betty Smaré Fone Ie Brothers W. Butland J. Butland Lohengrin Noe Perguson Irk Ad Sheppard Lee Wenstreet Forte A.J. Bhephard Jehalimaan Torr Peautifil Beng Lawrence Rockhampton Wiltshire Gordon Freshwater

Mareeba Town Band Emerges From Reform To Lead Local Music

The Mareeba Town Band, reformed this year under conductor Fred Wedd, aims to join North Queensland's devs. It began rehearsals in March and gave its first public display during a parade with Last Post and Reveille. The band has attracted strong community support, a dedicated committee, and plans for more concerts, including Christmas carols, with a goal of becoming a prominent local musical force.

Fred Wedd Marreba Mambera Atforta Inalvitis Mareeba Handarenn Salli Nt Ramraderhin Fortunehiiy Cofleethana Marerbe

Unclear OCR item with names and destinations

Readable fragments report arrivals and departures in Cairns and Brisbane with a list of people including Mr Walsh, Mr Uren, and Master Snow. Mentions Lake Barrine and Townsville, plus several surnames and travel notes.

Town My. M. Malian Ravenshee M Walsh Lake Barrine Pemergern Cairne Taa Fram Iney Uren Brishaos Lasib Watchman J. It Thomas Mol Bourne Ili Miso Winsama Kright Mesa JC Tally Grassick J. Pitt Brisbane Milebol AWA Lane Calta Maurer Master Snow Fron Townsville S. Pergally G. Burton

Gna mesting of the year of the Ceirns Younger Bat

The main business involved completing details for the Christine gift and Jeake stall. Arrangements were made for a steak picnic to be held at Macha Resch on December 27 in anticipation of the final breaking up. Saasae agreed that all members bring one friend. all who could attend were invited.

Gna Ceirns Belst Meisinae Bowe Christine Macha Winnal Saasae Maljorie Gibbs Misa Morrie Mi Berta Seb

Aquatic Dance Night At Cairsy Aquatic Dance Club

A late night aquatic dance event drew a crowd with performances by local acts including Teky root to Mie Davie Me Hammad and Mise Tyee. Eric Peck's band provided live music for the dances as attendees enjoyed the novelty acts and rhythmic entertainment.

Mmte Nario Davie Eric Peck

Cardwell R A O B Entertains Juvenile Event

The Onrewst Buffalo Lodge No. 944 hosted a children's Christmas party for Cardwall and Jurriet. About 240 children and 990 adults were present to receive gifts, sweets, and ice cream as Brother Gnormr Becher acted as Father Christmas. Stationmaster Denny “McCreath” led singing and a light show before the event closed at ten.

Buffalo Lodge Cardwall Jurriet Childre Bro. Gnormr Becher Pather Denny “McCreath

Corset Cloth Ban Sparks Trade Confusion

Fragmentary notes indicate a ban on corset cloth affecting manufacturers in Melbourne and Australia. The text mentions restrictive materials and a medal or rigid rope of cloth, with unclear references to American sourcing and broader trade implications.

Inet Corel America Australia

Horticulture wow fee sidenty pratae report

The report notes the president and Mr Coates discuss the horticultural society's plan for rebuilding No 1 hall but warn materials are not available in time. A striking display was prepared, though a 3-year plan was mentioned and the society faces funding and supply delays.

neviBrAr Ore Hens Ming le Contin Coates

Radio program notes and science piece mixed with wildlife tale

A garbled radio schedule references programs and performances from Melbourne and London with names like Artie and Ceres Hiliot inter. It also contains a disjointed, nonliteral section about siltworms and their life cycle, describing researchers using current to herd them and their transformation into pearls.

Ceres Hiliot Inter Itma Tommy Haodiey Halibts i

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