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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 20, 1944

Page

3

Theatrical Spotlight at Elmira and Palace Venues

A chaotic T O R C O P S of film and stage notes highlights tropical Theatre and Elmira Theatre featuring stars like Robert Tatlor and Mayee Se, with mentions of Bevan, Sula Bleture, and Be Varnass ers. Palace Theater plans and various performers such as Loree and Baker appear amid a flurry of upcoming shows and parades.

Tropical Theatre Robert Tatlor Rerene Ney Grant Merle Bataan Aner Warriors Elmira Theatre Tury Ae George Margey Thomas Mitel Bevan Varnassers Ledy Barry Sion Kennews Spencer Tastenet Irving Siar Tye Capper Tate Ray Itn Raersuryene Sautinat Cpls Palace Theater Bne Hollywti

World security talks outlined by Cordell Hull agenda

Cordell Hull announced exploratory conferences on an international security organization to be held in Washington, likely in August. Initial talks will be Britain America and Russia, with later participation by China and possibly other nations, aiming to form a united security framework.

Washington American Associated Press Cordell Hull Bytak America Russia China Britain United Nations

Melbourne Gas Crisis Narrowly Averted

Canberra dispatch reports July 18 that sharp strain on Melbourne gas supplies was avoided due to a combination of imported coat and contingency measures. Officials warn of precarious stock levels and urge conservation as forecasts show potential pressure tomorrow.

Canberra al Int Melbourne Enaloy

Daylight Saving Premiers Submit 10 Proposals

A garbled report notes daylight saving proposals considered by a regional conference. It mentions representatives evaluating continuance and potential actions planned for the coming weeks, with references to prior summer adjustments and possible operator involvement.

Melody Makers and Town Hear Large Pipe Dream

A readably garbled snippet suggests the Melody Makers perform a PAT style event in town. Residents expect a concert with planned solos and a mystery encore. Local officials discuss scheduling, venue, and ticket details amid weathered notes and tentative dates.

British bun blockade defied by small wartime ships

London reports a Royal story of young British merchant seamen running the German blockade at Skaggerak and Kattegat. The fleet of small fast ships, armed with Oerlikon guns, carried vital cargoes and key passengers to Britain and Sweden. Crews average 25, many under 40, with two per ship. one ship was captured with its captain killed. Operated by Ellerman and Wilson Line.

London Skaggerak Kattegat North Sea Britain Sweden Reuter Tnt Stockholm United Kingdom Churchill Admral Deke Ellermans and Wilson Line

Claudette Colbert Named Among Top Earners

Australian Associated Press reports United Press list of 11 highest paid Americans includes Claudette Colbert among top earners. The Treasury list names executives and entertainers with salaries from 250000 to 537000 dollars, including Thomas J Watson and John B. Hawley, with other figures for Grace, G De Sylvia, and EH Benet.

Associated Press Washington The United Press Claudette Colbert Treasury Sainey Fleisner Authors’ League Grace Bethlehem Machine Steel Achire Thomas J Watson International Business Machines John B. Hawley Northern Ordnance Freri MacMurras Bing Laborteaus Johrann and Hie Nis Vnsiranes G de Sylvia Paramount Pictures EH Benet Hoffman la Roche Wilsa General Motors

Fleisher Denies High Salary

Australian press quotes Fleisher denying a high salary claim. The report notes skepticism about a reported fee and includes his explanation of earnings and tenure.

Fleisher

Government clash over proposed factory in Canberra

In the House of Representatives Mr Ed Harmon questioned Mr Curtin about a possible government company to manufacture domestic goods. He alleged a plan with capital from £100,000 to £2,000,000 and names of prominent ministers attached. The Treasurer answered no.

Canberra House of Representatives Hom Harmongus Curtin WB Chistes

Canberra targets rural labor as war effort expands

In Canberra the prime minister outlined wartime rural employment plans, noting most workers were in stable, approved camps and performing essential farm and rural projects. About 1800 men slated for similar roles were being drafted, with hundreds already placed in the prior week.

Canberra No Balan Australia Wnuur F Mi

Referendum Finance Probe Prompts Inquiry by Governor

Senator MeLesy urged a two judge inquiry into public funds used for Yes referendum publicity. He cited abuse of funds for propaganda and said ABC, War Department, and Industry bodies were pressed into service. Opposition leader Menzies to tour Queensland beginning July 2 with stops at Brisbane, Ipswich, and Toowoomba.

Canberra MeLesy Publnc ABC of Department of War Organisation of Industry Norration G. Menzies Queensland Beubane Recknametan Ipsenich Toowoomba

Town and Country engagements and local notices

The Cairns district page lists engagements among Violet Breeg and Jemex Patrick Howe, Marjorie Pryor and Norman James Lites, plus Frances Olga Innes of Cairns. It also notes Justice of the Peace appointments, a North Queensland Sawmillers visit plan, and a Cairns auxiliary event with a monthly bridge party and prize winnings at the Anene Club Esplanade.

Violet Breeg J. Breeg Jappoa Innisfail Jemex Patrick Howe W. M. Howe Marjorie Dorothy Pryor R. Pryor Homebush Sydney Norman James Lites James Lites Queensland Frances Olga Innes Grafton Street Cairna Clerk Court House Cairns North Queensng Sawmillers’ Association W. Morgan Lane Adelace Clive Limkin New “Guinea Einasleigh Anene Club Senoield Fetes Struston Arn Gums Mesdames Healy Fyodel TM Clarke Midcleian Strutton Jenkina Ho Mackenoth T Jenkita I Simrose Taylor Harris Schabeld O'Sulivan Whalley Sidey Remulton Laycock Paul Speed Breach Donaldson Messrs FC G Paul H Hunter D Leahy Peling C Gin Fernieigh Taylor Foster Merdames Hunter Camp Bardoe Lanny

Fragmented OCR list of names and attendees from a social event

A garbled OCR transcription lists numerous names, places, and roles from a social gathering. The text references attendees such as Mrs B Q Malley and M Parrugin, with mentions of hostess duties and an afternoon program. The garbled nature limits clear events or outcomes.

Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy

A garbled ad-like fragment discusses HEESZO COUGH REMEDY with claims of effectiveness and a concentrate to mix with water. It mentions a factory, a dosage, and ordering through a chemist. Readers are urged to purchase the remedy.

Morcy

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