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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
7
The feature attraction is A Medal for Benny starring Dorothy Lamour and Artro De Cordova. A Community Sing Short and other acts highlight the program. The report notes daring adventure behind enemy lines and the entertainment lineup for the day.
The Pim Theatre features a mix of high adventure and romance with a lively cast including Arthur Trancher Gene Lockhart and Johnny Coy in leading roles. A humorous heavenly journey and a festive Christmas Eve dance program with aquatic dance displays, novelties, and gifts rounds out the gala events.
The Palace hosts a dance night with modern and on time dancing to entertain patrons. Several dances are planned with Christmas gifts for winners. The highlight is singer Mia Mary Saulvh and Geo Siane's Trocadero band providing the music.
Fragmentary item notes faves at a local event with mentions of Givag and Bethebent. Vague references to a wave and a brviome appear amid unclear names and places. Further readable context is needed for precise detail.
The society reports funds at £54,260 3s 6d a record rise of 2 M from investments yielding £4 0s 11d per pound. Total contributions to war and government loans amount to £34,708,000 with provisos on local area strain. The actuary notes annual value changes and a 2 E21 Gant rate, while accident and social security departments show continued progress and new business growth. Figures emphasize pension stability, staff loyalty, and a long tradition of patronage including Saint Steban and Dr Nicholas as protectors of various groups.
A dense Christmas day broadcast log covers BBC Australia and Brisbane programs. It lists news reviews, music pieces including Christmas carols and hymns, opera and soprano performances, and religious services from St Stephen's and St John's Cathedral. Sporting notes mention South Australia versus Queensland cricket with stump scores.
In London December 22 AA Ali Ahmed of Bombay stated Grantham Productions and its creditors are pursuing liquidation. Ahmed said funds of £500,000 to £1 million would not deter plans to resume car production by 1947. A rival group led by S C Pane and Rendall showed interest while a buyer offered 20s to the liquidator amid reports of available capital for English buyers.
Fragmentary historical notice records donations to Atherton area entities including Yungaburra ranch QCW A, various towns such as Chillagoe Mareeba Malanda Herberton and Daley Heid Beauty Salon Atherton, with amounts and recipients named in a dated telegraphlike plea for acknowledgments and contributions.
A fragment suggests a discussion of economic rights for all, referencing an open door concept. Attributed to John Hay, the note hints at a stance on international access and fairness but lacks full context or dates. Further readable text required for clarity.
Norma Peterson plans to depart by plane on Wednesday for a vacation. The Brisbane ship arrivals detail passengers from Cairns and Ireland with names like Sparrow, O'Hagan, Collins, and Hipworth. Several families, such as Mr and Mrs Atherton and Mr and Mrs Collins, prepare trips to Townsville, Maryborough, Rockhampton, and Brisbane for Christmas holidays.
In Berlin American and German children will sing carols together for the first time since the war. Mrs. Robert A. McClure, wife of Brigadier General McClure, heads the effort. About 50 children of American military and Government personnel join two German madrigal group members under a German singing master. Their main holiday appearances occur on Christmas Eve as they ride sleighs through Berlin barracks supplied by the American 16th Constabulary Squadron.
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