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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1947

Page

7

Tropical Theatre on Coast Tour and Wedding Vows

Entertainment notes describe Tropical Theatre's coast tour with the film featuring Jevow and Howie Young, plus a wedding in Cairns where Miss Harriman married Charis Harriman junior. The bride wore satin and hyacinth bouquet, with relatives and friends presenting gifts as the couple plans a honeymoon after Sunday departure.

Sarriman Lotte Harriman Charis Harrimen Tibi Tar Prem Mie Praneis Austin I Riie Ted Towes Hunter Kuranda Comines Cairns Norton Mira Waller Pisa

Peters Women’s Guild Meeting Notes June Events

The monthly St Womens Guild meeting in Spencer included Mim Griffiths and secretary Mrs HT Wienert with apologies from Mesdames Copp Chett Cummings and O’Meara. The president welcomed Mrs Howles. financial statements were presented. a prom afternoon florin total was noted as substantial. The annual Sunday School prize event occurred June 16 at Barron Crossing despite bad weather. Rev Copp gave an address on Shurehner’s. Arrangements were made for gifts and a social at St John’s Club rooms and St George’s Hall on July 29. tea was served by Mesdames Harvey Quinn and Shepherd.

St Womens Guild Spencer Mim Griffiths HT Wienert Mesdames Copp Chett C. Cummings O'Meara Howles Barron Crossing Ces Copp Shurehner's Ireland Wienertie Geners Aorish Social St John's Club St George's Hall Mesdames Harvey. Quinn and Shepherd Won Ewes

Town and Country Miss Joan Walker Ball Gerdonvale

Miss Joan Walker and party will leave by the mail train today for Brisbane. James Macken plans a Cairns to Sydney trip for three weeks North holiday. Readable names include Mr and Mrs Wafternoon Lewis and PF Winters among many others in Cairns and Brandon areas.

Joan Walker Brisbane Ball Gerdonvale R. James Macken Cairns Sydney Mer Pamenigere Lise Butler Max Gilbert G ‘Torresi Mea Grove Gray Mestre Couper Brandon

Wicked Lady thrills in tonight's lively entertainment

The program promises a thoroughly exciting and magnificently produced show with popular dances, tropical tunes, and stylish acts. Spectators will enjoy riveting performances, catchy numbers, and a grand finish as the evening repeats familiar favorites.

Tia

Brussels Film Fiesta Awards Honor International Winners

Myrna Loy wins for Best Years of Our Lives. Robert Echer wood earns best scenario in the same film. An 8 Duten film receives best publicity. Letty receives an award for Nalisa film special issues. Sand and two Mexican film receive best packageography.

Myrna Loy Robert Echerwood

Charmosan Advertises Hand Lotion Benefits

An advertisement touts Charmosan hand lotion as a remedy for chapped cold weather hands. It promises relief from red rough skin and claims regular use keeps hands soft, smooth, and white, urging application after washing and messaging.

Charmosan Hand Lotion Ad Seeks Ready Buyer

An OCR fragment advertises Charmosan hand lotion and a large bottle size with a smaller option, implying a store sale or product listing. The text is incomplete but indicates a cosmetic product promotion and pricing cue for a large container.

So Very Important Skin Care Ad Copy Fragment

A fragmentary advertisement extols nightly cleansing with a cold cream, claiming it penetrates the skin to remove dirt and aging signs. The text promotes a Champoenn elm cream as wondrous, though the source remains incomplete and unclear.

Boudoir Jars and Tubes Sale Analyzed

Fragmentary OCR notes list Boudoir jars priced at 2 shillings eight pence and Tubes at 1 shilling. Mentions jewel scent and myrrh, with an unclear fragmentary description of items or vendors.

Wedding of Mareeba couple described with period detail

A news item reports the Mareeba wedding describing the bride’s gown with cream tones, pink embroidery, and a net cape. Attendants wore frocks of organza and embroidery, gifts included a gold necklet, and telegrams and presents followed. The couple planned their honeymoon as relatives sent best wishes.

Mareeba Gerberss Rey Nile Blewart Ime Innis Gloria Stewert Mir Wilson Jett Oranda Lenda Wilma Cristal

Radio Listings and World News Broadcasts

National radio schedules feature varied programs from 9:00 to 12:30 including News at 9 and 11, musical talks by Faure and Wad ham, and BBC segments. Wimbledon commentary, Symphony Orchestra performance with Rand sel Kobelik and Claudio Ares, plus a Jaffa raid report from Jerusalem with a gunman attack described but no casualties.

Faure J. Burge HD Black Profesor Wadham Mandie Edwards Frank Dey Eric James BBC Pee ‘Ure W. A Zerner Nation ‘Forum Sydney Symphony Orchestra Randsel Kobelik Claudio Ares Homour

Catholic News Luncheon Delivers Enlightening Holy Land Talk

A gathering at the Hibernis Mall featured J.J Lander describing a Waijourn in the Holy Land during active service in the Middle East. The audience of men heard a lecture praised as enlightening and engaging, with attendees and speakers introduced for a formal program.

Hibernis Mall Teedan Holy Land Middle East J.J Lander Mem

Tolga W A Social Evening Notes

Tolga 2 W A hosted evening gatherings in their rest room drawing a fair presage. Members including Mr Rattenberg and Mrs Murphy attended June events with results noted for Laden and others. An enjoyable supper was served by the President and members at each occasion.

Tolga 2.W.A Donglad I. Rattenberg Laden Jos Hon

Valedictory Atherton Family Moves to Farm Home

June 77 notes Mr and Mrs Bonar and their son Jeff Atherton moved to a farm on the south side. The Bonars discussed settling, Jefferson Atherton joined as a neighbor and is praised as a sincere, helpful citizen. The family’s work included CWA duties and service with the War Northern Division, with ties to the Kalri Branch Fire family and a rented furnished house.

Atherton Ura TY. Bonar Jeff Aterton Bonar Bde Ima CWA War Northern’ Division Kalri

Red Cross Concert and Dance at Atherton

At Atherton on June 1 over 280 attended the Red Cross concert and dance in the Shire Hall. The program, arranged by Mr and Mrs A B Barnes, featured a Comet duet Never, a recitation by Miss Judith Straughen, and sympathetic musical accompaniments. The national Mines class of Ambassadors performed, with several novelty dances and an elimination dance won by Miss Bough and partner. Dr D J Waldby spoke on behalf of the Red Cross about world food shortages, thanking the Shire Council for hall use and Mr Burke for the orchestra.

Atherton Ia B Barnes Doug Garavan Ieeter Marcin Judith Straughen Cipley National Mines Ambamadora Misa ‘Bough D. J. Waldby Thete Sls Mr. Burke Witch

Senora Peron Abandons Australian Tour Plans

London dispatch reports Senora Peron has abandoned her planned Australian tour, with dates laid out for visits to Venice and Turin canceled. The decision follows safety concerns after authorities arrested about 30 people staging protests near the Argentine embassy in Rome last week.

London AETE Daily Telegraph Rome Sons Peres Corthern Haan Eftien Mead Capel Venice Genat Turin Plan UN Sinsrake McUre

Pink Pill for Middle Age vitality ad claims

Advertisement style message targets middle age readers urging relief from strain after war years. It promotes a pink pill to invigorate blood and restore red cell count, suggesting improved energy and life quality.

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