Entertainments synopsis of a 1940s film season
Fragmented notes describe Gene Tierney in her first starring role, with Bruce Cabot and Reginald Gardiner in a musical comedy set among dance and social events. The piece mentions a West Africa setting sequence, a theme of work life versus leisure, and various theatrical numbers including dances, revels, and a carnival parade. The text appears as garbled OCR with numerous misspellings and stray names, preserving theatrical mood rather than coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sengown
Gene Tierney
Whee
Geemu
Toni Miltery
East Africa
Sul ‘Guaiea Gans
Gel el
Sruce Ca
Jomeoh
Cee Hardwicke
Reginald Gardiner
Fries Manifest
Watering Tomatoes and Soil Moisture in Gardening
A gardener explains proper watering practice to avoid shallow surface moisture. He demonstrates that sprinkling lightly over time ensures roots reach deeper soil, preventing water loss and erosion. The piece discusses sponge-like soil layers, salt movement, and the need for gradual, thorough watering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didiman
Lust
Slanis
Anjou
Thoughtful Maxim and Biblical Verse Fragment
A compact fragment from a devotional page cites Sir Walter Scott and a biblical line. It reflects on choosing a course, temptation by ambition, and finding refuge in God. The text blends literary allusion with scripture to convey trust and caution.
Birthday Greetings From Home Circle Members
Jeanette and members of the Home Circle extend birthday greetings with playful verses and light humor. The note mentions Gracie Perdic Sparkling Sunger Chrisman Tree Cave Man Horner and closes with a motto about making the most of God given gifts for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette
Gracie Perdic
Sunger
Chrisman
Back Horner
Green Tomato Relish Recipe Fragment from Day
Fragmentary recipe notes describe making green tomato relish with chopped green tomatoes and peels, mixed and left for an hour, then drained and cooked with peppercorns, garlic, mace, nutmeg, and a sachet. Instructions are garbled but indicate vinegar and spice bag steps.
What Do You Think Reading Quiz and Puzzles
A reader loses track of quiz items and trivia in a clipped column about cards games whist poker and pinochle plus kitchen tools and crafts. It mentions American soldiers in Australia and notes answers are on the last pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carda
Pia
English Girl and Arab Leader Tie Through Royal Marriage
A British woman of fair complexion and English schooling is described as having married an Arab ruler in Tangier over thirty years ago. She remained devoted, living a life among a distinguished leader, wearing distinctive clothing, and managing family ties as the Grand Shari of Wirsap. The narrative portrays her as a governess turned matchmaker, her head full of stories of love, peace, and a mission with her husband amid a royal alliance that shaped their legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midea Tuuaire
Real Estas Eambans
Anes
Werhipe Ata
Sugantanéesnio
J Carcol
Ai Nim
Beatae Ee
Snonalant
Drice
Alassei Thalan
Tangier
Brian Vetall
Fan Alwaga
Sian
Emily Keenett
Wirsap
Soweett Behind the Scenes Society Advice Event
The secretary of the group notes that the society will contribute funds or efforts during the meeting. Officials urge careful attention to the program as organizers prepare for the session and address member concerns.
Town and Country Club Dance Draws Crowd for Charity
A lively dance at the town club lounge featured three services and two servicemen, with gifts and donations for Seclais meld during the week. Notable contributors included J Williamson of Georgetown and numerous local businesses and volunteers. The Junior Red Cross and community groups organized help, collecting cakes, jam, and cash while planning the next charity event and farewell dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williamson
Georgetown
Seclais
Meyich
Georgsonn
Hodgen Rane
F Ryan
Egga
Bechive
Pratt
Mary Witachefsk
Maryborough
Munro
Marito
Beehive
Cairns
Mowers
Meadames
J.P Geif
Walker
Ellwood
F Baskett
Davison
SE Jones
Red Cross
Parramats
Had
Sunset Wall
Wheech
Eas Abe
Mazes
Dever
Devey
Anter
Son Voluniners
Oda Street
Collee
Ing
Bane
Cooktown Notes and Council Meeting Actions
The Cooktown Saire Council held its July meeting noting difficulties in buying attire and failures of previous advertisements. The council addressed costs for treatments and resolved to recruit a special subcommittee to oversee plans for the indinetron. A late motion urged adherence to the act and the board decided to erase certain items in Charlarne Street and Campsie pending enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Saitznie Siera
Uae
Clk
Une Court
Bueenntiert
Hascilus Board
Rauline Aera Nt
Ind
Farewell for Vivien Veivers at City Offices
Laine Sxy Cent 1 and Barron Palle Hydro- Evednesty Bord staff held a farewell for Vivien Veivers who is leaving his post. Mayor Aid W A Cullins joined the gathering as colleagues offered best wishes and thanks for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivien Veivers
Aid W. A. Cullins
Vevera
Ali Jm
AE. Wilkincon
Avaline
Ravelling
Wea
Mr. Veivers
Cains Patriotic Fund Forts Committee Meeting Highlights
The mortals meeting of the comfort committee was held at Council Chambers last Friday. Attendees included Mesdanjes Alberton, McGrath, Dillon, Inland, Trem bain, Gibson, Kerr, and others. Absentees listed from Innis, Raue, McKensie, Topi, Gyton, Morne, Boars Jang. Letters of apology from several were read. Soldiers’ parcels arrived safely. fund-raising efforts discussed and a dance planned for an early date. Mrs G McAllen donated two baskets of homemade sweets for the event scheduled at the next monthly meeting. Knitted articles noted and sought in support of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberton Iehair
J” McGrath
Dillon
Punchard
Trembain
Gibor
Kerr
Mesdanjes Innis
Raue
McKensie
Topi
Gyton
G. McAllen
Searle
Sewing room donations and death notice from Brisbane area
A report from the sewing room last week lists donations including used clothes from multiple donors and undergarments. A Brisbane hospital death is noted with funeral arrangements for a local family, mentioning the Gardenvale branch and a welfare appeal for warm garments to aid workers and Red Cross children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimhulah
Beth Sea
Parramatta Junioe
Rod Cros
Cairns
Harris
Sieele
L Winkworth
Puichard
H A Leonard
Brs
Uncerpan
Sra
Winkworth
Tong-shere Cardigan
Brisbane
HJ Bardon
T Gray
Creehe
CT Neill
Malvern
Gardenvale
Fed
Nesdames
Flunter
Wilan
Joseph
Atdrews
G Blemas
Favell
C.F. C Woodwara
Kajewski
FF Trembath
D. Beadrick
Townsville
Charters Towers
Mackay
Sean Ll
Wiliam
Tunmaville
Red Cross
Beia
Edge Mill Red Cross Annual Meeting Recap
The Edge Mill Red Cross annual meeting thanked officers and members, noting work and compassion. A funeral for Private Victor Bellions was held, withIan the 15th Garriton Battalion and a tribute from the Australian mission. President Connors and officers Fir Locke Grainer and Archibald were elected, while Mrs Browne and Mr Crust received thanks for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Merbert Bellions
St Jones Church
15Th
Garriton Benalion
Ferrwad
Babin
Mesconnors Vbaga
Hanies FG Locke
P Grainer
Sieerresidenta Secretars
Barwis
Jane
Arenent
Browne
Crust
Elo
Adenia
Mexiames Con Uote
Edward FG
Licks Grain
Younger Set Meeting At Memorial Home July Fourth
The Younger Set held a monthly meeting at the Memorial Home on Monday July 4. Present were Mrs McGrath Miss Wilma Dinsday and several others. Apologies were received from members including Wases Land E Miran B. Rorke. They discussed continuing magazine work and planned another social event similar to the recent dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cirive
He Memorial
Mrs McGrath
Sl Rier
Mises P. Wiles
Benome
T, Clarks
McGrath
Leay
Sinavon
P Carman
T Johrsson
T Fvan
Wases Land
Miran B. Rorke
Miller Lo Atherton
Dr. Jackson
Atherton Farewell Noted For Sister Corrigan
Community gathers as Sister Corrigan departs, with Deputy Chair Madigan thanking her for hospital service while at Oak Park station. Local visitors including Nimmo, Duncan, Trembath, and the Wrasers from Mount Molloy tour Atherton and Alberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherion
Ayer
Frivale
Dickson
AL Ik Derr
Naxneron
R_ Corrigan
Atherton
Homphaly
Wherton
Thuradas
South
AUF
TP. Madigan
Wnan
Momitsis Baar Iiteaches
Corrigan
OO Nimmo
Oak Park Station
Nimme
Duncan
Atleinion
Mount Molloy
Viattore Ta Alberton
Community Notes From Herberton July Gathering
A lively July gathering in Herberton featured Mr and Mrs Les Aderck hosting a party for two sons in the forces. Guests included families from Mareeba and Cooktown. extended visits from G Camp Olen Taylor and others marked the social scene. News of local residents moving to Berberton and Cairns, plus ongoing studies and travels, filled the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Les Aderck
Lertewarty
Tarewell
Bott
Ken
Wire Adrock
Erderion
Olen Taylor
Gunther
Cairn
Gane
Cooktown
H Gare
Mareeba
Upper Nettle’s Creek
Berberton
C Fitzgerald
McDowall
Heebericn
Reed
Tropical Ladies Bowling Club Beige Prize Details
A fragmentary note lists A Schofield A Hawthorne and Bradford in a tropical ladies bowling club event. E Blackmore prize and Mrs P Marshall are mentioned with a hidden number and hostesses Mrs D Fortes and Mrs Stakes Jenkin, with an afternoon event announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schofield
A. Hawthorne
Bradford
P. Marshall
Stakes Mie Jenkin
Mra D Fortes
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Walter Wanger
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Northern Theatres Pty. Lid
Plaza Theatre
Parramatta
Saundays
Puesdale
Thursdeve
Wight
Chemists & Stores
Starr Bowkett Societies
Caigns Stark Sowkett Societies
Cains Aor
Seetmael
Tal
Rosier Hartvere
Wymed Retorr Lo
Wiehe
Valley
Waraderlich
BPNS
Saag
Queensland Groceries Ltd
North Quaz
Kes Company of Queensland Pastoral Supplies
Ity
Rani
Sipingramove
Bast
Daner
Rayanimme
Henry Palais
Toowight
Sania
Hse
Sir Walter Scott
Rene
Pene
Arab Eir
Ives
Beals
Stame Soweett
Sane Boeke
Geeeeres
Sarasa Sears
Cooktown Notes
Cains Patriotic Fund Coss- Forts Committee
MED
Gewing Boom
Edge Mill Red Cross Ankual Eet
Connors
Mir
Famerat Buryane
S E Stephens
Jinfordson
Victor Merbert Bettis
MK CF
Neileen
Merrerton
Gforge
Montgomery
Seppe
MR. Cosuremy
Eddie Albert
Joan
Alen Paramount and
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Te Cee
Cairse Post Pty Ltd
Ambote Street
Uaieks
ACK
Betty
Martins Corner
Dad
Dave
Maroon
Jantzen
Abbott-Street
P.O
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