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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1946
Page
6
A poised heiress with striking red gold hair follows the Pond beauty regimen daily. She uses Pond's Cold Cream for cleansing and smoothing rough skin and Pond's Vanishing Cream to brighten and set makeup for a velvet smooth finish that lasts hours.
A fragmentary review notes a considerable woman's film with Richard Bird and Percy Manmon among the cast. It mentions romantic pairings and silhouettes of other performers, with references to co stars and a debut at a named venue. The text includes garbled lines and incomplete names making full identification difficult.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Brian Anerie Willard Parke Carol Ainsley and others. It appears to be a legal or court related item with unclear actions or outcomes. No clear event date place or official action is identifiable from the readable portion.
The Australian representative at a USA National Research Council conference discussed human climatology, clothing and housing links, noting past war focus on clothing and limited Australian work. He urged more climate research and practical applications to improve living conditions amid growing international ties.
The passage describes various schemes to avoid currency loss, evade borders, and create weather effects in prewar Germany. It mentions a man removing funds via bank, disguising tools, and crossing borders, alongside failed attempts at rainmaking using explosive noise and chemical methods.
The Royal Artillery War Memorial Fund will finance house building for disabled gunners and dependents of those killed in the 1939 45 war. Plans include building about 400 houses in groups with workshops, a workshop shed, and accessible features. Funds will also support ongoing memorial needs and a permanent memorial for RA members who perished in the war.
Writer notes Deanna Durbin as the screen idol in a piece titled Spring Wane. The article mentions Durbin wearing elaborate costumes and hints at musical compositions for her show with connections to new theater and dance scenes. It also references Charlie Chaplin and adds commentary on ballroom dancing popularity.
A reflective critique argues diaries reveal inner truth, not pomp. It notes diaries vary in tone and honesty, praising simplicity and sincerity while questioning how much readers learn from private writings and when they reveal too much.
A government review titled Making Citizens highlights that lack of security and parental love, plus physical difficulties, push many boys and girls into approved schools in Britain and Wales. The report cites emotional disturbance, thwarted creativity, and low self esteem as key factors, with craftwork and meaningful work improving outcomes. It notes some parents cooperate when properly engaged and that reform is needed to address slum conditions and the need for nurturing in early life.
A scrambled OCR style radio industry snippet lists names and phrases including national radio, TIS BNO BOS, presenters and conductors such as Stephen Torker and Norman Gordon. It references a Marylee Frings and violinist Lloyd Davies amid unclear lines about safeguarding and music segments.
Word reached that Fred, a young man from Gordenville area, was awarded the Military Medal. His parents Mr and Mrs Langaree of Norman Street describe him as a keen football player who started work after school and served with distinction until his citation was read.
Mareeba notes report progress on ground preparation for grass with plans for play to start early September. George's Church reopened after month of repairs and painting, Sunday School resumed with 7 scholars present. Staff leave updates include Matron L Woolley returning to Mareeba Hospital after annual leave and Sisley M Lyon needing ten days leave from Cairns. Mrs W Simm to Melbourne for holiday. Sister A Newell from Mareeba Hospital also to holiday in southern states. Charles Sheetan fell and fractured left forearm, admitted to local hospital after ambulance transfer.
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