Reunion in France leads lineup at Tropical Theatre
Hollywood war saga stars Joan Crawford with Philip Eck and John Witts as a Parisienne in post occupation era. Dora, a French sweetheart, spurns a collaborator, while Wayne, RAF POW, seeks escape back to England. Newsreels and shorts accompany showings at Palace Theatre and others.
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Hollywood
M-G-M
France
Joan Crawford
Philip Eck
John Witts
Patel Engi
John Crawford
Dora
Wayne
RAF
England
Asfet
All-Australian dance night at the Trocadero hall
Joyce Sheehy will conduct a class from 7 to 8 PM at the all Australian dance hall followed by a S40 swing and old time dancing programme arranged by Mr F Hart. The Trocadero will feature free novelties and Don Wilson’s Dance Band engaged to supply rhythm for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trocadero Dance Palais
Sheehy
Bemins
Ben Wilson
Joyce Sheehy
F Hart
Lucky
Don Wilson
Leap Year Dance at the Poor Parson House
The Aenmtic Dance Pals announce a special Leap Year event at the Poor Parson, featuring free Monte Carlo dances and a grand rearrangement by Marion Jenkins' Orchestra. Expert players will provide music for a spirited evening with community singing and a lively floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres’ Ogath
Marion Jenkins
Orchestra
Obituary: A T Croker of Malanda Dies at 63
Mr A T Croker, a prominent Malanda resident born September 1881 at Foster Manning River, dies after a life of public service. He farmed 320 acres, supported co operatives, fruit culture, and the Patriotic Society, led the Eacham Show Society, the Queensland Dairy Men’s Organisation, and chaired the Atherton Tableland Butter Association. Survived by four sons Alan Rav Max and Harvey and a daughter Sister Mary, with two grandchildren. son Kevin was killed in Libya in 1941. Rev Smith conducted rites. pallbearers included local directors and friends.
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A. T. Croker
Malanda
Mr. Croker
Foster
Manning River District
W. Schiener
Mavine
Manning River
Woll
Croker
Patriotic Society
Anzac
Eacham Show Society
Queensland Dairymen's Organisation
White Grub Investigaton
Bacon Factory Board
North Queensland Marketing Federation
Atherton Tableland Butter Association Board
Rivers
Nith
Methodist Church
Scott M. Crowther
Cleminson
Griffiths
Crisp
Oir
Alan
Malandsa
Rav
Police Forre Vers
Max
Alf. Malanda
Litera
Caw
New Guinea
Harvey
South Queensland
Mary Croker
Cairns
Kevin
Libya
T5th
Erosion Threatens Innisfail Esplanade Prompts Wall Plan
At Innisfail the council debated the serious riverbank erosion along the East Innisfail esplanade. Drastic action was proposed including erecting a 10 to 15 ft retaining wall to reclaim land and protect property. A road has already been closed and the matter was referred to the Johnstone Shire for urgent action. The state member was to be contacted about the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Gee Sea Out
Bagel
Mr Bellamy
Bellamy
Johnstone Shire
Mr. Bellamy
S. Theodore
Herbert
Town and Country Briefs and Local Notices
Mrs F G Close has returned from an extended visit to her daughter Mrs A R Girle in Inverell New South Wales. Flying Officer Gordon Close R A F is on a short leave. A shire council member represents the Johnstone Council on the Civilian Rights group recently formed at Innisfail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Close
A. KR. Girle
Inverell
N.S.W
Oficer
Gordon Close
R.a.af
A. T. In
Johnstone Council
Innisfail
RAAF Officers Entertained at New York Clubs
Members of the Royal Australian Air Force were entertained in New York by the Anzac Club and the Air Force Club. Listed guests include Sgts Wallace Cheffins Bowen Ian Davies Brisbane Ronald Eddy Brisbane Peter Harris Ashgrove P O Keith Long Stanthorpe P O Gwynn Gibbon Brisbane Sgt Geo Freiberg Mi Al ford F L t Donald W Newborn Mingela.
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RAAF
Anzac Club
Air Force Club
New York
Wallace Cheffins
Bowen
Ian Davies
Brisbane
Ronald Eddy
Peter Harris
Ashgrove
Keith Long
Stanthorpe
Gwynn Gibbon
Geo. Freiberg
Alford
Donald W. Newborn
Mingela
Fudge tea afternoon at St Johns Club Rooms prize winners listed
Fudge was played at St Johns Club Rooms on Friday afternoon with tea served by Mesdames C Collyer J P Grimms and A G Hill. Mrs Jennings won the top prize for the highest score and Mrs L Jenkins for the hidden number. A large guest list included numerous ladies with apologies from two others and future bridge conveners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fudge
St. John's Club Rooms
Mesdames C. Collyer
J. P. Grimms
A. G. Hill
Mesdames W. Jenkin
L. Jenkins
Miss Joes
Blinkin Bridge Plans For Northward Towns Revealed
In brisk colloquial tones this fragment notes a proposed bridge over the north country, with remarks on local memory and progress. It hints at industrial supply needs including iron cement, steam packings, asbestos millboard, brass screws, belting, and other engineering materials for miners, engineers, and households.
Busy week at the Aquatic Dance Palais with nightly dances
A week of dances at the Aquatic Dance Palais featured Monte Carlo prizes won by Miss V. Bodeyinko and Mr. A. Dry on Tuesday, Miss F. Innes and Driver F. W. Voss on Wednesday, Miss Ray Melvin and Mr. J Strike with Miss Gloria Morris and Mr G. Bates on Thursday, and Miss L. Peters with Able Seaman Derrick RAN and Miss L. Geell with Mr W. Pearse on Saturday. Marion Jenkins' orchestra provided music for all events with community singing highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquatic Dance Palais
Monte Carlo
V. Bodeyinko
A. Dry
A. Broadbent
Scnuts
F. Innes
F. W. Voss
Pitt Sisters
Ray Melvin
J Strike
Gloria Morris
G. Bates
Ro Lawrence
Pte W Feynolds
Cairns High School
J. M Bullock
C. Hammond
L. Peters
Able Seaman
Derrick
Ran
L . Geel
W. Pearse
Joice
Armstrong
W Peters
Marion Jenkins
Smellies in Shields and Sheridan Streets
Cairns notice lists a boxed advertisement in the local paper. The item mentions a business or product connection with Shields and Sheridan Streets and includes contact number 2208 CAIRNS-Pp, Box ap.
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Shields and
Sheridan Streets
Cairns
Week of dances at Trocadero Palais features five nights
Last week at the Trocadero Dance Palais saw five themed evenings with 60-40 and 50-50 dancing. Miss J Sheehy taught modern steps while bands led the floor. winners included couples Shaw and Cahill, Simmon and Campbell, Baylan and Parker, Jenkin and Tomms, and Dreghton and Saylor. The week also showcased a grand cabaret by Mrs Gibbs and festivities for ACF charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trocadero
F Hart
J. Sheehy
Dep Wilson
Jack Milo
R.A.N
George Stone
Miss Taylock
Cpl. Weldon
Adulterated liquor in Canberra sparks penalty talk
Canberra reports February 75 as the Minister for Customs Senator R V Keane indicated possible higher penalties for selling adulterated liquor. Analysts warn rum contains copper oxide and copper salts and should be labeled poison. Keane warned that wilful poisoning could amount to attempted murder under normal circumstances.
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Canberra
R. V. Keane
Keane
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Monte Carlos
Walt — Marion Jenkens
Band of Distinction
Queensland
Peoples’ Party
Tableland
Atherton
Russell F. Roberts
Queensland Peoples’ Party
Percy Kidd
Tablelands
Ayo
Northern Builders
St. Mary’s School
Herberton
Church OF England
Steters of the Sacred Advent
Hoyas House i
The
AMEB
T. McDonald’s
Abbott Street
P.O. Box
Crossland
Ford Dealers
Cairns and District
Lawr
Wyper's Lawnmower Service
Wyper Bros. Ltd
Speeshetes
Lake-Street
Cairne
White Cars
W. E Morgan
Strand and Hides
Government Tourist Bureau
Gordonvale
J. Kenny
Wungaburry
Lake Eachar
Po Summers
L. W. Gattle
Malands
Bourke
Port Douglas
Jack & Newell
Mossman
C Young
Inoistail
Graud Central
Queen's
R. Mathison
Joseph
Millaa Milla
K Sheppard
Ravenshoe
J. Archibald
A. L
Led
C. W. Rodd
Mt Garnet
Miguel d
Tropical Theatre
Palace Theatre
Poplare Theatre
Judy Canova
Allan Jones
Ann Miller
Jerry Colonna
Pisa
Plaza Theatre Tonight
RKO Radio
Pat O Brien
George Murphy
Court of Naval Inquiry
United States
North Atlantic
Lew Ayres
Rute Johnson
Rex Theatre
Butch
Franchot Tone
Joan Bénnett
Allen Joslyn
Stalso
Tf A Lacy
Charles Coburn
Buelah Bondt
Gimdoni
Wile Mare
Ceplre International
Jar
Resese
Tinea
Oitnbuter
Gredwell Brea
Eduard It
MR. BT. Croker
Town and Country
A.A.F
ST. John's Women's Guild
Burdekin
Takerman
Catarah
Catarh
John Curtin
Adulterated Liquor
Amar
Manning
Stampa
Clausun Prechen
J Ewell
Negimoarie
Bn & Caine
Jean An A
Vogue Yee
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
John Wayne
Philip Dorn
Reunion
Reginald Owen
Albert Basserman
John Carradine
Ann Ayars
J. Edward Bromberg
NAVY
Pat O'Brien
Jane Wyatt
Jackie Cooper
Carl Esmond
Les Ayres
Ritz Johnson
Clarke Gable
Lana T Turner
Joan Bennett
Captain IS
Lady
Buelah Bondi
Aunt Polly Sas
Martha
Wosuc
Tima
Joseph Henry McViely
Cairns Post” Pty. Ltd
Abbott-street
Cairan
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