Entertainments in the Port City Spotlight
A bustling program at the Palace and Rex theatres features a German film on a master race theme, earlier screenings of Italian and Swedish cinema, and a slate of live acts. Stars like Granville, Kent Smith, and Brunette performers headline amid dance varieties, aquatic displays, and a cabaret set with orchestral backing and local talent.
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Hitler
Germany
RRO
Palace Theatre
Tim Holtanita
Granville
Kent ‘Smith
Stevie Nq Faye
Trinity College of Music Theory Results 1949
The Trinity College theory results announced for London Australia on November 2 1949 list honours and merits for students including Bana White tutor Audrey Kenny Marion Campeell Ethel Emerson Norra Kenny Edna Coleman Ronald Dass Brian McCarrot Fateile Cahill Zena Reve and others with various levels of honours and merits noted.
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Trinity College
Musi
London
Neja Tro Uehe
Australia
Bend
Yurcaburres
Mise Bana White
Audrey Kenny
Marion
Campeell & Sonore
Ethel Emerson
Norra Kenny
Edna Coleman
Ronald Dass
Brian McCar
Rot
Fateile Cahill
Zena Reve
Fragmented notes on health and mood in a damaged text
A garbled OCR fragment discusses tired pale girls and women and mentions mood, health, oxygen, and emotions. It references names like Willams and Pike Pilew, with unclear contexts and multiple incomplete phrases. The piece reads as a health commentary or diary extract without a clear narrative or dates.
Patriot Society meeting at Atherton discusses demobilisation aid
The Atherton Patriotic Society presided by Mr W Whiting reviewed aid for discharged soldiers and returning POWs. Officials urged notifying local ex enlisted men of available funds, renewing POW support for two prisoners, and lists from the Returned Soldiers League Atherton Sub-Branch. Accounts showed receipts of £198 6s 7d and disbursements including advertising and canteen orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
W. Whiting
Nso
Solfers
Turner and Phillips
Dona
Femforis F & Donation
Ymca. & Gance Band
Shire Hall
Molloy and District Notes February update
Molloy and district notes report community activities and travels. Pier Curley, home on leave from Mt Carbine, returns to join his unit. Miss Betty Reece resumes studies at St Marys College in Herberton. Mr and Mrs de Tournayer took their daughter Elizabeth to Herberton. Mills the postal inspector visited for a few days. Sides and P Geraghty return from home leave at Julatten. Matron J Woolley on annual leave plans visits to Millan and Charters Towers. her daughter Audrey to Blackheath Collene. Carr acts as relieving matron at the hospital. Leslie Fullerton of the RAAF on short leave with his mother. D Fullerton also present. Sorensen couple depart for Mareeba. Pte Walter Sorensen spending leave with relatives. R Murray and family visit Cairns for a few days. Mrs Douglas admitted to Mareeba Hospital. Martha and Topsy Chapman return after leave with their father Bourke. Mr Rogers arrives by ferry train.
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Molloy
Pier Curley
Mt Carbine
D. Fullerton
Betty
Reece
St Mary's
Herberton
de Tournayer
Elizabeth
Mary's College
Mills
Sides
P Geraghty
Julatten
J. Woolley
Millan Millan
Charters Towers
Audrey
Blackheath
Mes T Carr
Hospital
Leslie Fullerton
F Sorensen
Mareeba
Walter Sorensen
AIF
Aunana
W Gray
R. Murray
Douglas
Cairne
Brown
Mareeba Hospital
Martha
Topsy Chapman
ATP
Spen
I Bourke
Rogers
Tor Fay
MT. Mulligan
Garvey
Booal
Mulligan
the Sun
D. Fletcher
Cairns
Mes
Stevenson
Cnn
Thelma’ Lynn
Domestic Star
Thompson
Camel Creek Linton
Siter Evang
Pat Glynn
Dimbulah Butchering Co
Wirkwood
Mt Mulligan
Mesdames
Strang
Skelly
Owens
Gladstone
Wardle
Mel Colm
O'Brien
Fechnoy
Durietz Aier
Previus
Mt Garnet Notes on Weather Pests and Local News
Mt Garnet February 21 reports steady rain after a thunderstorm with vivid lightning. Locust-like pests swarm along Return Creek flats as buffalo fly, bean fly, and onion shortages affect households. An accident injured Mr Rowe at a hydraulic sluicing plant. first aid provided and he returns to work. Mail service tenders near closing. lorries face tire and part shortages. A community meeting is planned for February 27 at the School of Arts Hall.
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MT. Garnet
Lena
Sonn Bowe
BHP
Rowe
Garnet
Herbertan
Cate
Gunnswars
Bribane
Silver Valley
Herberton
Metherton
Jim Conk
School of Arte
Silkwood Sub Branch RSSATLA Holds Annual Meeting
The Silkwood Sub-branch of the RSSATLA convened at the QCWA restful room on February 12. Mr Les Harrison re elected president welcomed about twenty members, forces men and visitors including Mr S J Jones and Mr J O Shaundessy. Officers re elected: Les Harrison president J W Bailer secretary R Weinatt and C Chidges vice presidents. treasurer and others re elected. Toasts, pipes by Mr Adam Aitken, and welcome to Women's Auxiliary marked the event.
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Silkwood
Rssatla Wa Neld
QCWA
Les Harrison
S J. Jones
J. O'Shaundessy
Far Northern District
He Famistans
el “Anish Sub Oranches
Jones
J. W Bailer
Mesers
R Weinatt
C. Chidges
Biletta
Tress
League
Ho Reichardt
St. Jones
Cann
Adam "Aitken
el “Arist
Ro Clark
Sout Johnstone
Gordon Young
Ro Black
Auld Lang Syne
Happy" Anate
Obituary of Herbertton Aborigine Dick dies at Herberton Hospital
Dick, an old and widely known Herberton aborigine, died suddenly at the Herberton Hospital on February 17. Dating his true age remains unclear, but locals recall him as a man for many decades, part of town life as a gardener and handyman for several government officials and later the sergeant at the police station. He lived a hardworking, sober life, dying in harness, with a reputation for friendliness and a perpetual cheerful greeting.
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Herberton
Wedding of Moore and Geary celebrated in Gympie region
A socially notable wedding was held on Saturday February 1 at St Thomas RC Church Ma festa. Miss Mary Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Moore of Mareeta exchanged rings with Mr Colin Geary son of Mr and Mrs Geary of Coormn Gympie. The bride wore an old world frock of needle lace and long waistline. Matron of honour Mrs E Ganty wore cornflower blue taffeta with pink accessories. Nestman duties by Ted Breen. Ave Maria sung by Miss Peggy Davis with Miss Ganly at organ. Afterward guests feasted at the bride’s home. a threesiery cake by Mrs NW Ganly. The couple left for Kuranda then Southern Queensland and Gympie. Present gifts and telegrams acknowledged.
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Father Dosie
Ine Pride
Weil
W.johnson
E Ganty
B Lillywhite
Nestman
Ted Breen
Stareeba
Pegey Davis
C Ganly
Moore
Starr Bowxett Office Announces Limited Shares for New Group
The Starr Bowxett office issues a warning that about 3 marbles are needed to join the new Group 0 membership drive. Members who apply early secure their membership and a chance at a £1000 free ballot. Applications must be with agents in Innisfail, Mareeba, Millaa Millaa, Townsville and Tuy, with initial payment due by Friday, February 2. Demand for shares is high and shares may be allotted quickly.
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Starr Bowxett
Aly
Earl
Tom Cairns
Wererion Innisfail Mareeba
Millan Milan
Townsville
Tuy
Igent
Pew
Eucalyptus Remedy Ad Promises Cold Relief
A fragment advertises eucalyptus based relief for colds noting strong medicinal value. Claims include chest and throat rubs with warm water, and general applications for flu symptoms. The text is garbled but emphasizes double strength and quick action.
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Eveure
Ua Renga
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