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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1947
Page
6
A fragmented OCR reads as entertainment blurbs and names like Tomi Entre and Richard Sam, with garbled phrases and scattered references to a Walk in the fam and a Yank magazine correspondent in London. The piece shows incomplete editor notes and stray proper nouns without a clear narrative or event.
In a small Florida town itinerant fruit pickers spend long days then gather at the local juke joint where Ans Sheridan hosts. The scene also features the film Life With Monde starring Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, highlighting their performances.
The noted performer Massey MiKays embarking a recent tour of New Zealand visiting principal cities. The act features a fat comedian and ventriloquists in a Tivol Theatres style show praised as riotous and entertaining.
Radio times list multiple programs with times and hosts including Clare Mitchell Medico and MacDuff Williams. Entries mention ABC Melbourne ensembles and orchestras, various performances, discussions on home problems, and a general daily broadcast sequence with times and prices.
A retrospective on early sound Westerns discusses technical limits, microphone placement, and the belief that dialogue could not be recorded. It recounts industry figures, accidents, and deaths tied to outdoor shoots, noting specific producers, actors, and studios in a-toy-town style critique.
A report from a college lab notes traces of activated carbon and related reactions in the human body. Researchers claim a measurable release of particles and potential links to nitrogen processing, with caution about interpretation and origins of the findings.
The piece features Mir a Kerr discussing looks and public perception while noting Katharine Hepburn inspired gowns and roles. It mentions Mian Meadows posing for MGM with two more pictures including Lady to the Lake and Song of the The Man, and notes Hepburn’s influence on her life and style.
A Brisbane based meet at Foley afternoon featured bridges and tables with E E Laycock and W A Martin leading assistant crews. Highest score prize won by Mrs Gebofeld and the hidden number claimed by Aimé Hart. Numerous players listed including E E Maris Nicholwon learner tables and a long roster of participants.
Fragmentary notes report Tolga Tolga branch meeting held recently with unclear attendees. Mentions individuals Joy Pee and others. readable content suggests routine local church or club activity. Further details unavailable due to damaged text.
A covered wagon tour by Two Gia Im Ast concluded with a farewell gathering in July in Texas. Notables included Rita Murchison honorary secretary and local church and community members. The event featured recitations, songs, and presentations by CDA and parish groups, with thanks to participants and supporters.
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