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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

6

Tropical Theatre Presents Till the Clouds Holl By

A garbled program listing Tropical Theatre film Till the Clouds Holl By and Palace Theatre showings. Jerome Bern life story request. Shmedin serki stars. feature Kern songs. variety shorts. Also at Palace Theatre radio drama Till the End of That with Dorothy McQuire and Robert Mitchum. The Jolson Story at Plaza Theatre in technicolor with Melodious tunes. The Mighty McGurk at Rax with Dean Stockwell.

M -G Tropical Theatre Jerome Bern Shmedin « Serki Kern F.elo. Radio Palace Theatre Dorothy McQuire Guy Madison Robert Mitchum Bill Jolson Columbia Pictures Plas Theatre Technicolour Joleon Joken Larry Parks Wallace Seery Dean Stockwell Mighty McGurk Mer Stockwell Tugbest Annis Jane Darwell Edger Kenney

New Years Eve Gala at Aquatic Dance Palais

Tonight the Aquatic Dance Palais hosts a New Year’s Eve gala with Eric Peck’s six member band playing old time and modern numbers. The club offers streamers confetti and a novelty prize as Trontecarlo hosts a veritable prize. Cold drinks are served by the Indies of the club. Seating is arranged for comfort as dancing begins at 6 sharp and continues into the early hours.

Aquatic Eric Peck Band of Six

Star Theatre Kuranda Presents Conflict and Mr Ace

Tonight New Year’s Eve features Warner Bros melodrama Conflict a packed action filled feature led by Bumphrey Bogart Alexia Smith and Sydney Over street. Also shown is Mr Ace with George Raft Sybris Sinner Sid Silvers Serenden and Stankey Ridges in support.

Star Kuranda Warner Bros Bumphrey Bogart Alexia Smith Sydney Overstreet Mr. Ace George Raft Sybris Sinner Sid Silvers Serenden Stankey Ridges

National Radio Schedule Listings and Entertainments

Radio listings show 4QN and 447 frequencies with program slots across the day. Highlights include Tommy Trinder acts, Julia adventures, a Weber composer segment, Rhumba Rhythm, Rural Bear, Heralds with no Orchestra, and ABC Sydney Dance Band performances followed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The schedule also features a New Year’s Eve party with the Melbourne Variety Orchestra and carneting artists.

Tommy Trinder Julia To-Cay Weber Heralds ABC Sydney Sydney Symphony Orchestra Melbourne

Local Cap halt Lake Replenishes Despite Extraction

A historic caphalt lake in Trini dad renews its supply after 300000 tong were removed in a year ending in March. Experts believe the cephalt deposit is recent, noting many tree trunks and stumps found within the area. The lucrative operation covers about 100 acres.

Caphalt Trinidad Ex Verte

Bryde Boyle Wedding at St Pauls Presbytery Gordonvale

Keen interest marked the December 20 wedding of Clive Mary Boyle eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A H Boyle Gordonvale to Eric Austin youngest son of Mr and Mrs C W L Bryde Marcelos. The ceremony at St Pauls Presbytery featured Rev P Currell. bridesmaids wore blue green and gold union outfits. reception at Scouts Hall, Kuranda to South Molle Island honeymoon. home Cairns.

St. Paul's Presbyterian Gordonvale Clive Mary A. H. Boyle Gordonvale Eric Austin W. L. Bryde Marcelos North P. Currell Mavig Stonehouse Ber Syd. Boyle Marcia Fallon Musesena Gloria Boyle Kuranda South Molle Island A. Bryde Cairns St. Paul's Church Johnston Tom Lloyd Chas. Boyle

Evelyn CWA Christmas Tree Event Delights Local Children

The Evelyn CWA staged a large free Christmas tree at Evelyn Hall on December 20 drawing about 300 children and adults. A realistic old time setup featured a stone fireplace with animation, gift laden illuminated tree, and Santa Claus who handed out sweets and balloons. The event included a Kiddies' Jolly Miller waltz, tea, cakes, and a knitted trophy won by Muriel Morgan, with volunteers and members thanked for their efforts.

Evelyn Hall Mr. N Harte Dorothy Perkins Mra W. Dawson Muriel Morgan C F Chilverton Mec Avelyn Cwa

Community Event Receives Donations and Praise

Several donations were received and the event's organizers were impressed. The gathering aims to support the local community with a hopeful introduction led by Mr. M. Bope and others contributing to the evening's success.

Mr. M. Bope

Tow Drake to Return for Laguna Players Stage Run

Tow Drake completes work in his current role in T nee Timberlane and will return to the stage for a month to play the lad in Might Must Fall with the Laguna Players. The young actor says the role will be Becky for him.

Tow Drake

Town and Country Travel Notes and Local Arrivals

Cairns residents plan trips to Perth and New Year visits, with Joyce Reynolds attending music school in January. Passengers departing for holidays include J Ponsorby, Miss A Taylor, and others. Visitors at Strand Hotel include R Key and E Roturt. arrivals include Mrs Ewing and Lt Col Haughton.

B. Newton Cairns Jenvey Perth Ci Ter Joyce Reynolds Ming Reynolds Quearsland University J. Ponsorby Thursday Island Wandans Ana Ficm Brisbane Mess E Taylor EK. Roberts J. Pansy V. Fue M. Burman R Williams R Smith Townville B. Sith Mew Brogan Strand Hotel Toelwade Meure RK. Key Swan T. Smith Misa C. Smith Ie W. Harderson Hargreaves McCreedy J. Atkina Miss Taylor Nir Kee H. Kingsford F. M.hodgson T.aa Mrs. Ewing Miss Ewing T. Halli D. Wight Haughton Captain Tanner Arvey

Christmas Week Socials in Atherton Area

Atherton and surrounding residents shared Christmas Week gatherings with a string of visitors including Hailwe Hotel guests and Cairns arrivals. Notables like Dr. Rutledge hosted colleagues, Dwyer and family connections were mentioned, and local figures such as R. T. McManus, Cairns Harbour Board chairman, were noted in town during the week.

Cloutier H. Gang Cairns Tee Spear M. Tracey George Mary Donovan Tostevin Tolga Noreen N. Prozrcila Niagara Fall USA Kyu Cairns Egan Ggiggy Seon John Donald Eet

Bris bane wedding of Lynch and Stephenson pair in Cairns

Brigid's Church Red Hill Brisbane hosted the marriage of Brigid Lynch youngest daughter of Mrs Lynch to Leslie Henry Stephenson youngest son of Mrs Stephenson Cairns. Rev Father Magler officiated. The bride wore a lace frock with a tall frilled train and a heart lace veil. Bridesmaids wore lemon tulle gowns and blue hydrangea bouquets. After a reception at Ashgrove the couple departed for their honeymoon in the north.

Fran Pani Gladioli N. Leach A. Wilson Ashgrove The Morth

New Marketing Plan Aims at Cheaper Farm Food Distribution

A government committee reports plans for independent Commodity Commissions to coordinate marketing nationwide. Each commission would be chosen by the Agriculture and Food ministries, cover a commodity group from cattle and sheep to wheat and milk, and operate with a guaranteed price and consumer-focused disposal method. The plan envisions state-led control of most farm output, a major shift in UK agriculture.

Britain Noritain Ministries of Agriculture and Food Ti In Baineips United Kingdom

Evening Out Gluts and Shortages

A proposed program by producer and retailer advisory bodies to balance supply and demand. It envisions continuous consultation with Commissioners, improved storage, safer transport, standardized packing, extended centers, and price controls to ensure fair consumer prices.

Meana Wriesssing Netnan l

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Bill Buchanan Grafton-Street St. Mary's School Church OF England Sisters of the Secred Bez Theatre Palak Star Theatre Kersoda National Radio 4CA Bryde-Boyle Jack William Howard Cook Jean Kosep Innisfail Leskeyter H. Boland the Scouts E. A Mics Otes' Baxter Jack Bryda William Cook Miga Gloria Boyle Mies Mona Boyle Evelyn C.W.A Chriftman Trek Bootal Ord Uns Cates Junket Skeler Thres Musketeers Alexander Dumas Gene Kelly d'Artagnas Somedhan Heenan Wynn Porthos Ware Brooney Dusna Berd Seon Dolphin Street Tony Owen Hollywood New York NEON Lynnon Herberton Echoo A. White McLeod-street A. O'Mears Abbott-street Watkins Digger-street G. Metcalfe Enmore Estate W Simpson Edge Hill Pillar Draper Street C. Beaven Parramatta Cairns Bus Drivers’ Association Philips Country Neweas Frank Moody Airns One
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