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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1946

Page

7

Antarctic Claim May Go Before the United Nations

Argentine and Chilean officials reportedly plan to press a joint claim to portions of Antarctica before the United Nations as Britain and the United States withhold recognition. Argentina would likely reject Chile’s invitation to a joint commission, citing historical and geographical rights. A formal commission announcement may declare Antarctica a shared province of Chile and Argentina.

Aires A.P Chile Argentina Great Britain United States Antarctic Arpentine Bre Richard E. Byrd

Doubtful Mind and New Year Resolve Sermon

A Gordonvale church sermon urges a New Year decision to be all in for Christ, transforming life through Bible reading prayer and service. It reflects on doubt as indecision about course, and highlights a young man who found purpose after embracing Christian principles.

Ulton Ras Susioes Meyer Ona Orean Chris Certs Christ

Incomplete OCR note on church services and schools

Fragmentary text mentions services at St Alban Shore and Bath Mayday Sunday. References ecclesiastical figures, churches in England, schools closed for a holiday, and a Presbyterian note. Entities include RONIPATS and CHUECE OF ENGLAND, with unclear dates or locations.

Bas Wilt Ein Fend Yann Peter Wensie Zak Sewer Shoal Ronipats Chuece England St Alban Bath and Might Syparay el Down

Holiday Beauty Advice From A Humble Sunless Guide

Practical tips for healthy skin hair and eyes during holidays warn against overexposure to sun advise protective coverings hats and scarves. Suggest light makeup and proper skincare routines including cleansing moisturizing and deodorant to maintain a fresh appearance. Recommend avoiding tight clothing high heels and certain foods to reduce overheating and irritation.

Nonsense OCR Fragment On Accessories and Ranging Text

Fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions accessories and a confusing phrase about devices and counts. The readable bits reference accessories, a road, and a mentioned device or machine. Names and clear facts are absent, leaving an unclear partially garbled item.

War Changes Film Tastes Across Europe Says Wanger

Hollywood producer Walter Wanger reports wartime effects on European audiences. Realism in British films earns 16 to 30 percent more than American releases, prompting plans to tailor stories for foreign markets. He notes some American hits face criticism abroad and urges closer European input at a forthcoming conference.

Hollywood Europe Waller Wanger Wally ‘Wood Wanger Englatia Great Britain Hiebrt Pictures Holly ‘Pictures England Flo Wise Lidon United States Wenger Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences

Christmas Carols Through Time In England And America

The article traces Christmas carols from 16th century English night watchmen to modern carolers, noting candle in the window in colonial Boston, evolving musical roles, and links to mummers and dances. It covers Puritan restrictions, rural customs, and the shift to organized groups and festive revelry in America and England.

New York England Christine Merning Ually Marting bis_tanor Eye Cine al House United States Christman Boston Deacon Hill Frone France

New Emotgun Shell Introduced For Hunters

An new shotgun shell with an expanding umbrella wad debuts this year to harness powder force behind shot pellets. The design seals gas and guides pellets, eliminating the old top wad. Announced by John W. M. Oli, president of Olin Industries Incorporated.

East Alton Lanois I John WM Oli Olin Industriea Incorporsiad

Argentina News Censorship Rule Acknowledged

Buenos Aires AP reports Humberto Russi Argentine National Director of Radio says reporters abroad must obtain government approval for dispatches. The ruling, claimed to avoid censorship, allows only stamped AP approved stories to be transmitted, with approvals limited to weekdays and Sunday broadcasts to be approved on Sunday afternoon. The policy mirrors censorship practices officially ended in October 1945.

Buenos Aires Humberto Russi Radio Busi

Toronto man endures housing shortfall in crumbling home

In Toronto, Alberta? Canada AP report notes Herre Platt and his wife have lived for years in a derelict dwelling, a cold disused passageway shack with a dead end, near Harbour, while Platt works as a watchman aboard a large four deck side-wheel boat. They cope with a long walk for food and basic needs.

Toronto Canada Herre Platt Passenter Mearner Rt Harbour Platta Name

Christmas Travel Plans From Mareeba and Cairns area

Mrs Tobp Kelly of Mareeba and her relatives will travel overland to Britain enjoying several weeks in Cairns and Gordonvale. Eve Mellor of Maryborough visits Cairns as guest of Mrs Mellie Maer and Mrs G V Rath. The Mitchells and others depart by train to Brisbane andTrager Rock for a month’s holiday. Dr and Mrs McDonald and others fly to Beubane from Calene for holidays. Sh ie ld and W Savage head to Townsville by ANA plane. No Christmas social events noted in the area.

Tobp Kelly Marevbs Christer Dagither Leer Stet A. Mitly Cairns Jetufainn Mim V. Parker Mim Laurie Witwon Mares Brit Dane Misa Eve Mellor Maryborough Cairne Mellie Maer GV. Rath Ayr Fotiday Gordonvale Ceirns W. Mitchell Onm Pred Robert South Johnstone Brisbane Trager Rock Mie McDonald I Cullington J. E. Taylor RG. Higgins Beubane Calene W. A. Higging Birgine Joe Sur Hamlyn-Harris Shield W. Savage Towneville ANA Rake

Boxing Day Gathering at Yorkey's Knob House

Anthony hosted a Boxing Day party at Yorkey's Knob with Cairne families attending in shifts from all day to evening. Attendees included Mrs W C Baties, Mr and Mrs RFG Rowart, Daphne Fogarty, Dr and Mrs AM Langan, and Mrs CH Net among others.

Paw. Anthony Cairne Sesride

Chaismas Eve Dance At Catuna North State School

A large crowd attended the Christmas Eve event at Catuna North State School. The hall was festively decorated and featured a continuous program of attractions, including prize winners Montecarlo, Mr V Pmith, Stn Heatley, and others in novelty dance and meat dance segments. Euchre winners were Mesdames Turner Birch Nichollx Danielson and Mr Woberer.

Catuna North State School Montecarlo V. Pmith Stn Heatley N. Wilesmith Mian J Spowert R. Whellet L Daniel W Wardrop Mima M. Gordon J Tudor Archer Contett Hance Mutlles Miss Fish Bennett Leahy Mesdames Turner Birch Nichollx Danielson Woberer

National Radio Listings and Sports Descriptions Mix

Radio listings show programming across stations 4QN and 4aT with sports notes including South Australia v Queens land and Victoria v New South Wales cricket. Details mention Davis Cup coverage and Melbourne racing, plus concerts at Melbourne Symphony Orchestral Concert led by Joseph Post.

Tony—Beethoven Sporting New South Australia Queens Victoria New South Wales Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Kwang Queensland Davis Cu Melbourne Symphony Joseph Post South Austalia Pulley Avi Mon “Works Eagmient We Orchewal

Sunday Radio Schedule Sunday December 39

A fragmented broadcast lineup lists various programs and personalities. Listings include Divine Service from Albert Church Brisbane and music segments with Clive Amadie’s Quintet and BBC regional features.

Couptrman Seaton Jack Held Albert Brisbane Wickham Steel Mary Seaton Britain Richard Thader M- Bire BBC Clive Amadie Fogle Thames Layfield Rohan Rivett Mary Hepen Tom King

Hollywood Lags in Technique and Innovation

American film studios clung to profitable conventional methods while French producers pursued new techniques like live action combined with animation and 3D effects. Disney and others are cited as leaders in innovation, with France showing interest and inviting collaboration on projects such as Allen in Wonderland. The piece notes the danger of stagnation as international competition grows.

Hollywood Holywood Paris Yankees Hiolipwund Wait Dimney Three Caballeros Miter Southand Devel Louis Bunin Sun 2Iegfeld Forlex Mayer Studios Npimln France Wood Bunt

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