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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

7

The Seaman and Thunderhead at Plaza and Rex Tonight

A fragmented review notes musical and film attractions at Plaza Theatre and Rex Theatre tonight. The Seaman and Thunderhead Son of Flicka star in dramatic features with supporting acts. A variety program includes songs, dances, and a summer showcase at the Aquatic Dance Palais.

Tyrie Jane Frazee New York Richard Davies McLty Iri Pert Amal- Mt Ward David Jar Anne Crawford Teenie Plaza Theatre Gonsit O'Connor Peay Ryn Jack Ooh Posay Ryan Ack Okie Ane Blyth Gramatic Bronme Aquatic

Fragmentary note on democracy and desert tubular objects

A garbled passage discusses democracy as an agency for spreading honesty, mentions Manding of life, and describes sand dunes with tubular oases and opaque white material. It notes surface irregularities on test objects and observes unusually long lengths in parts of the USA, though typical lengths are twenty to thirty feet.

USA

Mr Cys Mesen Arrives and Oath Talk Mentioned

Partial readable lines show Mr Cys Mesen arriving to mend a set and Mr D G Maicom planning to leave for the oath. Mentions of ministers B and G Chemney and several names such as Harriman Ames T Best and I J McRense appear in a fragmented late 19th or early 20th century notice.

Cys Mesen Ate Cobme D. G. Maicom Minsters B G. Chemney Alma Harriman Ames T Best J. McRense Mra

The Boy Who Won the Victoria Cross

An historic ceremonial account honors two soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross amid a British campaign. Despite obstacles, a daring ascent over a wall and thorny terrain is described as officers and troops press forward, marking a notable achievement in the siege.

Glassy sands and mineral finds highlight Australian coast

Mineral sands yield ilmenite rutile and zircon from beech sands with titanium white potential and glassmaking uses. Rutile aids welding and coatings, while zircon strengthens enamels. Community notes report Christmas gatherings, collectors, and local appearances at Herberton and surrounding towns.

New South Wales Queensland

National Radio Schedule Fragments From 4QN and 4AT

Fragmentary schedule from National Radio 4QN and 4AT dated Friday with times and values including 7.45 10.18 11.00 and 11.25 entries. Mentions women segment and a South Australia versus New South Wales session.

National Radio South Australia New South Ry

Notable queens of cinema face fashion flaws noted

A fragment discusses Hedy Lamarr, Norma Shearer, Greta Garbo, Betty Grable, Lana Turner, Jane Russell, and others, claiming their faces and bodies vary in perceived thickness and proportions. It notes designers or artists critiquing ankles, busts, and overall body shapes with fashion emphasis.

Mozert Hedy Lamer Norma Shearer Greta Garbo Mal Aether Dodien Betty Grable Lana Turner Jane Russel

Charmosan Face Powder Ad Promises Youthful Glow

An ornate 1920s style advertisement extols Charmosan face powder and Creme Charmosan. It features a Frenchwoman praising the product and promises romantic allure, rose petal skin, and a glamorous look. The ad emphasizes fragrance, a cream and gold towelette jar, and festive packaging for Christmas parcels.

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