Tropical Theatre Week Showcases The Yearling Screen
This week at MLG.Ms Tropical Theatre on the screen The Yearling stars Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings novel the boy and the bear hunt flood and family trip form the dramatic core Ingrid Bergman co stars with Lelie Howard in Intermezzo at the Palace Theatre tonight also appears The Whistler with Richard Dix as a crime tale screening in tonight’s lineup
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MLG
M's
Gregory Peck
Jane Wyman
Marjorie Kinan Rawlings
Ingrid Bergman
Lelie Howard
Palace Theatre
Conan
Oman
of the Whistler
Richard Dit
I Didnt Do It at Plazas Theatre Tonight
George Formby stars in the main attraction at Plazas Theatre with a vaudeville boarding house frame, rumour of a venture capital backer, and George nearly penniless as audiences expect high guest prestige. Also featuring Portrait of Maria and Del Fico. The Rex screens MGMs The Sea of Grass, a western drama based on Conrad Richters novel, with a variety shorts program and newsreels.
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George Formby
Plazas Theatre
George
Maria Starr
Delores del Fico
Pedro Armen
New Mexico
Rex
MGM
Conrad Richter
The Corn Is Green at Progress Theatre Tonight
Warner Bros presents the new screen drama The Corn Is Green showing tonight at Progress Theatre. The story unfolds in a Welsh mining province at the turn of the century amid poverty and barrenness, highlighting man’s dignity and potential. A selected programme of variety shorts accompanies the feature.
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Warner Bros
Progress Theatre
Wales
Night in January dance at Aquatic Dance Palais
Old time dancers are invited to attend a Saturday night event at the Aquatic Dance Palais featuring Eric Peck's popular dance band playing lively airs. Manager OC Webb will arrange the programme to please every dancer.
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Eric Peck
Mgr. OC. Webb
Rockfeller Centre Excavation Materials Outweighed Buildings
Excavation debris from the Rockfeller Centre construction in New York reportedly weighed more than the structures built on the site. The claim reflects the massive tonnage of rock, concrete, and earth removed during early development.
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Rockfeller Centre
New York
Snakes and twins and curious fruit fusions discussed
The article surveys snake identification by R A Hunt of Texas with a list of 86 species in Australia and Queensland. It explains ovum division producing twins and multiples, and notes cases of incomplete fusion creating monstrous outcomes, including Siamese twins and fused fruits like a multi-ova pineapple.
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R.A. Hunt
Texas
South
Queensland
YUNGABURRA NOTES HOLIDAY TRAVEL AND COMMUNITY UPDATE
YUNGABURRA NOTES reports the Plywood Mill employers resuming work after three weeks' holidays. numerous residents returned from vacations to Marerba Cairns Townsville and Cascade Beach with several families traveling for openings and family visits. Other items mention dancing at Tivoli Theatre and community events.
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Yungasurra
Richardson
Marerba
J. Cahill
Roy Prince
Cairns
Roy Delaforce
Jock Wright
Butcher's Creek
G. Maggs
Cascade Busch
Emil Rettiman
Townsville
Eric Turner
Mareebe
Green Lele
Beenie
Mra
Cascade Beach
Mra KR. McDonough
Ray
Betty
Mt Motloy
Niogamen
W Madrid
Erickson
Mt. Molloy
G. Abel Haves
E Tanner
Williams
Yvonne
Clive Tindall
T. Bal
T. Warrant
Denard Grahame
Yunburra
Jess
Geo. Adams
A. Davia
Godfrey
A. Land
J. Brennen
Srishans
Mirriwinni Notes Local Social Roundup
Jan ie Mairriwinnil and Mrs returned after a few days as Mr. Ah Kee journeyed to Boogan accompanied by his three children who have been holidaying Mr R Ward junior and Mr J For aged spent the weekend at Gordonvale Townevile people are spending time and meals with friends Mrs Tuttle and Alice Mr Mills have returned to Nipponbool after an illness.
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Mairriwinnil Jan
Mra
Ah Kee
Boogan
R. Ward
J. Foraged
Gordonvale
Townevile
Stan Og
Tuttle
Alice
A Hes
Nypmbool
Rather
Poisonous plant starch used by Indians in survival roots
Fragmentary note describes Tig obtaining starch from a poisonous plant in tropical America. Indians reportedly used ash and root preparations, with a claim that quick death was preferable to starvation, and mentions soaking roots in water before feeding.
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America
Benxi
Marriage of Brisbane and Cleary the Tableland Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Brisbane tie the knot in a World War era style ceremony. The bride wore a gathered peplum gown with long train and three veils, attended by her twin sister Mary in blue. Groom Denis best man, reception at Pacific Hotel with family, gifts flood in, honeymoon on the Tableland then south.
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Srene
W. B. Brisbane
Joseph I
Gladie
Mary
Denis
Pacific Hotel
J Cleary Gordonvale
Innisfail Tourist Association Plans and Letters Await Responses
At a meeting of the Innisfail Tourist Movement Association the group discussed merchant subscriptions declining to fund tourist facilities. A coast boat hire and big game fishing venture attracted attention from W Pankhurst of Sydney. The club offered links and clubhouse access for tourists while local sports bodies welcomed visitors. The group agreed to write to Pankhurst and plan for upcoming interviews and events, and donated £2 2s to the Juvenile Eisteddfod committee. The secretary noted many song competition entries and the annual meeting set for February 10.
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Innisfail
Innisfail Tourist Mevcionment Association
1Stone Shire Councyir
C.J. Fue
Tonville Merchants Association
C.R. Co
South Johnstone Co-operative Milling Association
J. Steine
Merchante
Tomisfail
Merchants’ Association
Golf Club
Powing Club
Tennis Association
BH. Bee Pov
W. Pankhuret
Sydney
Inniafail
Barnard Jelands
Inniefail
Ninefail
Poy
Inniafailome
Teine
Ouriste
Sea Poy
Pankhurst
Johnstone
B. Williams
O'Neill
Tourton Bureau
Cairne
Tourmtas
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
London
J. O'Loughlis
Bundaleer Faces Sugar Storage Dilemma at Ingham
Ing ham district soured by sugar storage issue as Bundaleer steamer encounterd tight stacks of sugar. Petty Sessions Court at Ingham heard a case with one surety of 50 pounds allowed.
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Ingham
Petty Sessions Court
Ingon
Self
Town and Country Notables and Passenger Movements Reported
In Townevilis Mrs Len Doran and Mrs J F McGrath receive notice of scholarships and appointments. Thomas Alfred Eaton to act as Clerk of Petty Sessions at Innisfail until Thome Hickey assumes duty. Innisfail cor respondent lists numerous passengers traveling to Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Cairns aboard TA A planes and ANA services. Names include Messrs Fr and K Mallett Exton Hickey Kidd Watt Houston Wilson McKim Bolton Nicholson Mackay Reid Trickett Martel Flynn Collis Cook Blennerhassett Meixner Mason Bodser Mason Meixner and others with several departures to Brisbane and Thursday Island for ANA services. Father C S N McCarthy among attendees and a schedule note on the Angelinian College opening in Brisbane January 34.
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Len Doran
Townevilis
J. F. McGrath
Joe McGrath
Bellevue Hill
Gancervatorium
Thomas Alfred Eaton
Petty Sessions Office
Innisfail
Thome
Hickey
Innisfile
Ta.a
Caims
Melbourne
K. Mallett
Sydney
Exton
Brisbane
Mr. Kidd
Townsville
F. A. Aphereon
Mr. Watt
Houston
Wilson
McKim
Bolton
Nicholson
E. Mackay
Cairns
A.nua
Baker
Gilder
Davies
Mason, McDonald and Bodser
Biss
Stomnehouse
Meixner
Jems
Clarke
E. Ross
Lightbody
G. Reid
Adelaide
Sutherland
ANA
John Nye
Thireday Island
Mere P. Mortensen
Messie J. Dunwoody
E. Johns
J. Malone
G Sawekn
C SN McCarthy
OSA PP & Soeenh
Mornong
Dehic Oon
Brisbene
Salvation Army Officers Farewell in Cairns
Despite heavy rain a large Cairns crowd bid farewell to Captain Hill and Mrs Fill who depart for Murgon. The couple, stationed in Cairns for two years, were thanked for their service to the mission and many wished them God speed. A chorus from the mission at Quesrah provided a feature at the gathering.
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Hill
Murgon Cantain
Fill
Cairne
Cairns
Marty
Quesrah
Queensland Cricket Descriptions Dominate Radio Schedule
A jumble of radio timetable entries outlines cricket match descriptions including Queensland versus South Australia and Tasmania, with varied times and brief program notes. Also listed are music and talk segments such as Artist Virginia OBrien vocal performances and Theatre Music at 12 15, plus shows like Rural Hour and Radio Rodeo.
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Virginia Obrie
Queensland v & A
Queensland
S.A
SLA
Taland
S&s
India
Tasmania
Ceclly Gourtneidge
Cairns Choral Society closing roll book night
Members and intending members are warned that tonight is the closing night for the roll book. Those attending this Friday’s meeting will be excluded from the total members eligible for the Eisteddfod at Charters Towers. The approximate choir strength will be ascertained by the committee. Mr Jones will guide those wishing to observe the process.
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Uece
Charters Towers
Choral Society
Mr. Jones
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