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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tale involving a person and places but details are unreadable. The readable bits hint at a theater scene or event titled Tropical Theater with unclear names and locations. No concrete facts available for a complete summary.
This fragmentary notice describes a new insect trapping fungus network in Grosvenor Square and references a mixed set of theatre ads and local personalities. It mentions explorers and performers in Sanger Walla and depicts a scene with Uncle Bam and other locals, interwoven with film and theatre notices.
Staged in a vivid technicolor style, the Progress Theatre presents George Raft and Joan Bennett in a gritty mob saga set on America’s coast. Vivien Baye and Poesy Ace Garner headline alongside Johnny Deen Lim and others in a high tension crime drama filled with action and peril.
A fragmented radio schedule from Ga lists multiple programs and hosts including Celeste Ovier and Maud Rosen with topics spanning country music, opera, and news review. Several times and station identifiers appear garbled, but references to musical segments, talks, and a segment on suffering are evident amid misread text.
A Paris report notes a new novelty item in the fashion market described as a cigarette case of metal with decorative features. The piece is attributed to a fusion market trend, with mentions of ornamented cases and stylized accessories gaining popularity in Paris.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a glossy era of cosmetics and beauty, mentioning creme charms, axeless wonder, and youth allure. It reads like a promotional piece urging readers toward fashion and allure, highlighting stylistic phrases and sensational claims about charm and attractiveness.
Mossman records ASPA branch meeting with notes on agenda placement and motions. Mentions Sober, Moreman, Steere, and costs tied to QCGA approach and SSE customs. References financial counts, Blaine, and a national conference. Includes brief results of play on the RAL and upcoming rink plans.
Fragmentary text references jars tubes and a product named CHARMOSAN FACE FOWDER with mentions of Rachel Naturelle Peche San Tan. Phrases include 2/6 and VS and note possible sale or use context in a decorative or cosmetic listing.
A Cairns wedding featured bridesmaids in white organdie and satin frocks with mauve net accents. The bride wore a fitted bodice and tulle veil, with attendants in three-tier mauve outfits and mauve hats. Bouquets included mauve asters, and guests sent many telegrams of congratulations. The reception was at Masonic Hall with floral decorations, and the couple plan to live in Taupo or Taupo district after a honeymoon at Magnetic Island.
Mrs J Montetf with her son James of Perth arrived in Herberton to upend an extended hot day with her mother Mrs Gunther. Advice has been received from the local residents about their visit.
Port Douglas notes detail a busy weekend with visitors and residents at local hotels. Names such as Mr A Couper Mrs Couper Mareeba Grayson Cairn R Carr master Ryan Weare and others appear among social visits holidays and gatherings at Court House Hotel Exchange Hotel and Central Hotel. Community events include bridge and euchre games at Mrs Frost s residence and a Port Douglas Mowbray program meeting noting new members and attendance.
About 600 children attended the opening of the school year at St Josephs Church. Father McCarthy presided and praised the Sisters of Mercy for their record and the move to West Cairne. The ceremony featured the choir, Gordonvale participants, and gratitude voiced by club leaders and attendees.
A mangled report outlines Cairns Choral Society activities including a Thursday night practice, sections for sopranos and tenors, and a meeting at the Methodist Hall. It notes upcoming rehearsals, a forthcoming concert program, and appeals for new members to join and support the choir in Townsville.
The N Q Orchid Society president reports favorable comments on annual reports by the president secretary and treasurer. The meeting at the Masonic Club on January 3 notes increasing orchid culture interest and steady society growth. Geo Fleming is named patron for his long enthusiastic support and orchid expertise. A speaker presented 160 orchids in bloom and a color hand painted mist for the display.
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