Books and Authors in Australia This Week
Australian readers gain a mix of spy tales and author profiles. Stuart Martin reviews Ghost Parade memoirs while new titles include They Came To Spy by Stanley Firmin and The Curious Were Killed by Dorothy Bennett. Monia Deane and Andrew Souter team, and George Antheil’s anticipated memoirs headline an active literary week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autralian Expow
Comredea Ut
Joe Victorias Gurnabis
Prak Poster
Tan
Stuart Martin
Martin
Europe
America
Australia
Stanley Firmin
Wells
Dorothy Benett
Madeira
Monia Deane
Bonia Deane
Andrew Souter
Phitess Aeries
Thriers
St Austel
Cornwall
London
George Antheil
Book Society
National Radio Schedule Fragment with Program Notes
A scrambled list outlines National Radio programming and times, mentioning 4QM 447 and 1230 schedules, 4.00 to 12.48 blocks, and programs such as News, Agricultural Talk, News Commentary, Sporcam, ABC Hit Parade, and Nation's Forum. It references presenters Ita Humfress, RW Chapman, Tarlton Rayment, Geoff Brooks, and Jim Guisey, plus a military band conducted by Stephen Yorks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint-Seens
Best Fire
Terman
Ita Humfress
RW Chapman
RD. Black
Tarlton ‘Rayment
Tis
Stephen. Yorks
Tropical Theatres Presents The Rakes Progress At Tropical
Rex Haron heads a two company star cast in The Rakes Progress at Tropical Theatre with Bette Davis Now Voyager. Ann Sheridan stars in Juke Girl and King’s Row alongside Ronald Reagan. Royston ventriloquist act Alo Lowe and Paul and Pauline headline a strong variety lineup as May Brooks Serenestra and other acts complete the season. Gala Aquatic Dance Palais and old-time dances cap the big night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Haron
Rakes
Senaci Screen
Shel Warner Brox
Prodestos
Maria Tte
Ann Mheridas
Freach Trow Ber
King’s Row
Ronald Resgea
Lia Cregit
Florida
Juke Point
Ann Sheridan
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Lawman
Stanley McKay
la Sure
Cate
Galetian
Zeeland
Royston
Tivol Theatres
Alo Lowe
Paul and Pauline
Reble
Paula Pratt
Bunkhorn
Canada
Marjorie Prowse
Vide Miranda Corelli
Evy Joy Rollyns
Gaielles
Beauty Ballet
May Brooke
Besta
Tropical
Palace
Town and Country Holiday Guests in North Queensland News
A jumble of arrivals and visits across Queensland includes Misa Grace Wilson announced as engaged to Mr. and Mrs. T Girle while premiers and visitors from Brisbane and Melbourne reach Cairns for holidays. The North Queensland goodwill tour begins with Mrs Samp son leading the Questuland Ladies Bowling Association. Ravenshoe RSL rodeo and camp draft near full swing with a weekend program of events and a Saturday dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Grace Wilson
Men’ Gas
Wee
Aid Mire J Brass
Mareeba
T. Girle
Inver
Ns.w.s
Mar
A. R Girle
Hides
W. Dick
Camberwell
Victoria
Kett
Melbourne
eReety
Connors Rodgers
Myles Keough
A. S. King Pamengers
Cairns
Ana
Brisbane
Mesdames ‘Ducker
Bernard
Cléments
Mimes Short
Franklin
Messrs
Donaldson
Hartia
Sardie
Townsville
Mra J
Magowan
Conroy
Baker
Johnson
Jenson
Savage
Kerr
Locke
Ravenshoe
Steparabon
Ravenahoe
Cairos
QC W A Caiine Members and Intending Members Reminded
QC W A Caiine members and intending members were reminded that the monthly meeting takes place on Friday. The president Mrs Palmer will be pleased to see a large attendance and new members will be welcome. Recent entertainments included class dances, ball dancing, and a TV-like twilight dance with winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Basket Ball Association
Miss Toomey
Dempsey
Smith
Casey
Smart
George Stone
Bill Ward
Doli Novelty
Miss Muir
Mr Chapman
Miss Payne
Waugh
Jock Sheehy
Joyce Sheehy
Butland
McArdie
Chattaway
Keyes
Japanese Surrender Near Madang After Jungle Escape
Reported by travellers from Australia, Japanese soldiers emerged from New Guinea jungles to surrender to Australian authorities at Madang. Five men said their commander threatened punishment if they surrendered, and several others remained at large in the interior. Most were near starvation and hoped to move to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biak
New Guinea
Japan
New
Gultes
Madang
Australia
Nterior
Charmomse Hand Lotion Promises Soothing Winter Comfort
A fragment advertises Charmomse hand lotion for winter use, claiming it soothes rough hands after washing and keeps skin soft and toned. The ad emphasizes comfort and mild care with repeated praise for its effects on dry or chapped hands.
Mareeba Railways Dealt By WootHakata Shire Council
Mareeba deputation pressed for post war railway improvements with priority on Cairns Rockhampton and Maryborough stations. They sought a new Atherton road crossing near Lawn sawmill and urged better access via Keeble Mareeba to ease travel for residents students and funerals. Council promised to study the crossing proposal as local lighting and Mareeba trucking yard issues were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Railway Cum- Missioner
PRT
Wills
Woothakas Shore Couey
CL Daves
Clere
R.” Arnold
Diana
Mareebe
Cairns
Rockhampton
Burdaberg
Maryborough
Atherton
Pune
Lawson
Imine
Cauns
Beratumarnese
Albania Relegation Most Reported By AAP Dispatch
An uncertain dispatch from London reports Albanian matters involving government figures and coastal moves. Names and exact roles are unclear due to garbled OCR. The text references Adana and Bedja, but the precise events and dates remain unreadable.
Mareeba Notes Poetses tian Women’s Guild Events
Mareeba notes describe July meetings of the Methodist Ladies Guild. Mrs A Cou presided opening devotions and accepted membership for Mrs Dunlop. Visitors welcomed, and plans noted for State Moderator visit, rose fete, street stall, and August flower show. Memorial sympathy for late Mrs Crisp. hostesses Cooper and Sam. Reports from Ingram and Turner. Also notes on Mareeba Methodist Ladies Guild activities and upcoming centenary banquet. Rev HM Nation returns from Townsville Synod. OA Knudsen to Mackay conference. Attendees Sime and daughter Lyrene visited Garnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
A. Cou
Guild
Dunlop
Lilian ‘Rockharmpton
Moderatar
Stevens
Pw.m.u
Crisp
Me ‘Tableland
Mesdames Cooper and Samw
Mfk Ingram
Turner
Mareeta
Ladier Goilé
Yd Gaydon
Mesdames Downs Baxter
Mcintosh Harrigan Fraser
Crof
Brodie Jor
Smith
Maber
Keeesehagen
Col
Link
Mesdames Harriman
Brodier
Meadames McIstoth
Bas Cr Te
Tne
Mesdames Fuelling
Harrigan
Methodist Church
Mire
Mise Howerd
Mgctwas
Ana Melntooh
HM Nation
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T. McDonald
T.mcdonald
McPiona
Sheretone
Tramonte
Mtoe
Cairne and Innisfail
Zara
Calens
National Radio
Lux
Entertainments
Tropical Theatres
Piasa
Bette Davis
Wil
Weaight
Ret
Ube
Ade
Och
Aude Thain
Olay Bonita Granville
Cal
Rex Theatre
Staley
MeKay'e New Galetia
Reuatie Dawes Palais
Aquatic Dance Palais
Ngage Wat
Mr. Vie
Luck
Ravenna Bede
W.A. Caiene
Vvadess Dance Palais
Judy Garland
Abe
Big Seite
Menall
Nonaticky
Erery
Ceam
Bouter
Ehge
Jamin
Woothakata Shire
WGNTS
Cattu Treceing
Yaede
Arnold
Albania
Duty
Adana
Poesettesian
Womex
Central Garage
Aplin Street
Hatran Rubin
Apple
ScoMigst Fevtatten
Ponder
C, Balzer
Craig's
Abbott-street
Kelly
Skulsra
Snap
Fenderson
Fayrefield
Mercery
Dengna
Kellys
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