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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
6
Renee Oliver introduces Beary V bowing to highs as a dim bus scene unfolds. The fragment hints at a gala style premiere with quirky dialogue and staged visuals. Names include Renee Oliver and Beary V, set around a Tropical Theatre atmosphere with uncertain plot tones.
The Palace Theatre presents Walt Disney cartoons in colour on a selected programme and the main feature The Stranger a dramatic spectacle set in wartime. Also showing Columbia’s The Desperadonr Trevor with Evelyn Keyes and Edgar Buchanan and Was Time with Richard Tauber and Ouro Rare.
The event features a veteran dancer and a troupe performing the old year’s cut as the new year begins. A committee will oversee the programme with a chorus and steamers promised. many details are readable but some parts remain garbled.
A garbled historical fragment mentions Cassiquists Canal of Sant America, a rose bow wave Tyip and sacral 3H Fhuck, with a seconding 10] ar the Grinoce, leaving unclear details. The readable items reference place names and a cryptic annotation without a coherent story or dates.
A bride wears off white crepe with a mobbed front, V neckline, and orange blossom veil lent by Frances Taylor. Attendant Thelma in white organdi, pink bows, and a large bow at the back. Bridegroom gifts an engraved locket, while the ceremony and reception at 263 Lake Street are described in a lyrical, period tone.
December 6 wedding of Mrs P McBryle of Stratford and Mr Ronald James Kelly at St Tona’s Church of England with Rev C Copp officiating. Bride given away by Mr J Kelly. reception at the bridegroom’s home. pink and blue color theme. bridesmaid wore blue tulle. couple honeymooned at an inn. attire noted for bride and guests.
A garbled early 20th century AP pack recounts fragments about a Tahiti mission, water day rites, Mormon church activity, construction, and tabernacle references, with scattered names and places blurred beyond recognition. The piece hints at religious and community tasks tied to a Salt Lake City setting and a tabernacle.
Fragmentary text describes debate over a vast damming plan with expected billions of pallons of capacity and concerns about safety and environmental impact. Mentions government decision, international reach, and potential construction challenges in Africa and America.
Fragmentary report notes proposed rationing for newspaper staff and other sectors, mentioning Prime Minister and land issues. It references public opinion effects and ongoing political disputes, with scattered mentions of trucks, north region activity, and departmental actions.
A fragmented report lists attendees and events including Master McMahon and Mrs Gar Cockisere Senter. It mentions performances by Cairns singers, Sydney Conservatorium alumni, and a 1948 era radio and theatre program. The piece covers society leisure, concerts, and a year end gathering with multiple names and places.
A damaged OCR fragment contains assorted alphanumeric strings and numbers such as NATIONAL RADIO Qn AND 447, Amt 4 78 101 1500, 1.58 288 images. Weseww 19 bas 338 Crees Goan Ames 190 198 TA 808 Cracker.
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