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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
7
The Tropical Theatre presents a lively program with musical numbers and exceptional choreography featuring stars Hayworth, Marc Platt, and Janet St. The show promises bright comedy and high energy with spectacular dance routines and notable supporting actors.
The Mason ic Ball featured debutantes including Miss Elle Nixon and Miss Phyllie Thompson. Dignitaries Arm strong and Thomas presided as flower girls walked arches of flowers. A kiss of rose petals and a “Land of Hope and Glory” tribute concluded the formal presentation to River Brotten.
Port Douglas notes list a stream of visitors and residents in Cairns and Mossman areas. Names include Mr Willner of Cairns, Mr and Mrs J Allen Mowbray, Mr Michael McAulife, Mr William Mitchell, Mr Watts, Mr Appleby,Miss T Funnagan, Mesera H Krome, D McAunites, A Vial, Mrs A Bike, and others. Demobilized soldiers sailors and airmen linger at Central Hotel lounge as new sugar post season opens.
Rev Roserick Cameron, a Cairns student, prepares for ordination after four years of theology at Washington and a MA in progress. He studied at the Catholic University, with summer work, and plans to be ordained in 1964 after completing studies in the USA. He previously taught at Mars Brothers School and is connected with Gordonvale.
Mr and Mrs Thompson hosted a summer social at Hermit Park featuring white alk crepe and lace gowns with sequins. Daughters and guests from local families wore two tier peplum gowns, satin bodices, beadwork, and diamanté accents, with a Brisbane Orchestra providing music as attendees danced in silver sandals and lace frocks.
An evening gathering described as a Labour Party meeting in Australia is noted with attendees reportedly ready to participate. The text shows fragmented OCR errors but suggests a local political event with party members in attendance.
A well known English motoring journalist reports on efforts to reduce road tolls in England. The piece discusses using new methods to reuse toll revenue and explores the public and policy reactions to the proposal. It references a journalist aboard a motor cycle and cites varied opinions from supporters and critics.
Diversion of streams and use of various methods aid divers in locating missing aircrew behind enemy lines. Inspectors of the Missing Research and Inquiry Service have covered Germany west of Berlin, Belgium, the Low Countries, and northern France. Identification is arduous, often needing aircraft serial numbers, wreckage analysis, and local sources to determine date and circumstances of crashes.
An article notes Indian geologists facing harsh weather and water seepage challenges while training abroad. It discusses diverted streams, dammed rivers, and emergency pumps used in field work, as well as a scheme to train Indian students in Austria and Australia under Dr J A Dunn of the Geological Survey of India. It highlights strain on geological education and the need for overseas training.
Anke Radia reports on the British political scene with the People’s Government Party holding 308 of 485 seats in the new National Assembly. The Democratic Party is noted as the sole opposition, amid claims of pressure and unrest during the visit to a regional site.
Readable fragments describe debutantes in white gowns at a decorated hall in Jacent where a supper was served. The audience gathered for a central event as the debutants prepared for a ceremonial cutting, with guests and decor forming a festive scene.
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