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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
7
Fragment: a collage of film and theatre ads and listings with names like Edward G Robinson Charles Bickford and Roddy McDowall. Promises varied attractions at Plaza Theatre Progress Theatre and more including a New Year party with Jordan Fomcee and Timken Roscoe bands.
Radio schedule details cover national programs and cricket summaries. It lists stations and times such as 6.00 and 10.15 with mentions of Victoria New South Wales South Australia Queensland clashes, plus commentary and pianist Sybil Peake. The fragment includes university talks and musical pieces, with various times and program notes.
Salt Lake City Utah AP reports on the Indien marriage custom where nuts choose the bride and groom. Dr M A Haque, then a University of Utah student, praises the system in tribal areas as yielding very low divorce rates. He notes no divorces adultery or venereal disease in two years as administrator of the area. population 7 500 000.
A fragmentary ad style passage touts Charmasan face powder. It claims the product softens faults and signs of age, conceals flaws, and imparts a rose petal charm to the skin. The copy emphasizes a youthful, appealing look and a thrilling effect for the user.
An advert for Charmosan face powders highlights shades named Rachel Natorelle Peche Sin Tan with pricing: big bar two shillings sixpence small one shilling threepence, creme Charmosan base offered in big jars and tubes.
A fragmented 20th century style passage offers quirky remarks on mouth care and cosmetic color choices. It mentions mouthwash, facial skin, and lipstick tones, urging natural looks with soft red shades and noting trends in Upetick colors among women.
A fragmentary note discusses corundum and ruby color arising from chromium oxide, noting ruby’s rarity and value among gems. It mentions Burma and Ceylon sources, the mineral’s composition, and contrasts with diamond. The piece blends natural history with archival curiosities from a science journal.
The Maternal and Child Welfare Service advises careful monitoring of underweight children. Parents should seek regular weighing at health centers, ensure three meals daily with nutritious foods, maintain rest and outdoor play, limit exciting activities, and consult the welfare information bureau for further guidance.
The Home Office and Ministry of Health unveil a plan to shield homeless children in Britain by requiring every foster parent to sign a pledge. The document commits to providing education, clothing, health care, and church or chapel involvement, with seven clauses enforcing welfare and regular financial support. The local authorities will assist in placing children with suitable families and aiding their transition from school to work.
Authorities expect at least another year to clear former Nazis from key posts in Berlin. Some 43 Communist groups handle cases, projecting removals of 1800 to 3060 individuals monthly, as coverage spans science, medicine, and education topics in related reports.
The report lists travelers and locals arriving or departing by ANA flights from Brisbane Townsville Cairns and Melbourne ports through the holiday period. Individuals named include Mr E Mulry Miss J Senowen Rev Campbell and Mrs Salter among others aboard or associated with the Rockhampton hotel scene. A festive dining room atmosphere featured colourful decorations and novelties for the guests.
Screen actor George Brent shifts to lighter fare in his new film with Yvonne De Carlo, trading drama for comedy at times while chasing adventurous escapades in a North African set. Brent's career spans Abbey Theatre roots, early Irish ties, and marriages to Ruth Chatterton and Ana Sheridan, now living a quiet Beverly Hills life with a love of reading and yachts.
The city previously a major German port has become nearly entirely Polish with about 103000 Poles living there. Authorities report 9000 Germans remain mainly elderly and children and most have been moved to Allied zones in Germany. Roughly 1000 are slated for repatriation soon.
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