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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1943
Page
4
A fragmentary notice describes a tropical theatre event tied to a raid and palace venue shifts near Stuttgart. It lists performances at the Trocadero Dance Palais, with dance acts, entries by Mr Pendier and Mr Peters, and a community-sited schedule across locations including Laxton and Malanda hotels and Milan Motel.
A mixed evening was held at St John’s Club Loom on Friday with supper served by Mestones FP. Prizes for highest score went to Leda Men D Tham ton and Mr. W. Jenkin. hidden timber prize to Mim Aans. consolation to Mrs. A. Stone and Mr. Aldridge. Guests included many local couples and individuals. raffles arranged for the west afternoon by several ladies.
Mr Bruce McDonald arrives to assume duties as officer-in-charge at MLCA. Under his direction, Josie looks forward to a successful future as welfare services begin to strengthen the organization.
Two lively dances occurred this week at Cuba Hibernian Hall. Tuesday night featured the 6-40 dance with Fogerty and Croghan in attendance and noted performers. Friday's 50-50 night, arranged by H Bergman, showcased novelty winners Miss McDownall and Mr Batten plus a quickstep by Private Baker and Mr Cassady, with Miss Cook and Sergeant Pitter in attendance.
Advertises Vaxos No 3 oral vaccine claimed to relieve proriasis eczema and other skin diseases. Mentions affordability with bottles sold by chemists at 12 and 21 shillings. No supporting medical claims or sources provided.
Dances at the Trocadero were well attended with lively Monte Carlo events each night. Winners included Miss Payne and Mr Millman on Tuesday, Miss Trevor and Corporal Knapp on Wednesday, Miss Anning on Thursday, and Miss M Smith with Mr P Heart on Friday. Saturday’s gala featured “A Pair of Silver Wings” with Miss Whales and Mr Harry Bull winning the lucky spot. The Trocadero band played nightly.
The Aquatic Dance Palais held lively socials last week with Marion Jenkins’ band delivering 50-50 tunes. Marion Jenkins, Clare Lauder, and Miss Morrison entertained, while Monte Carlo prizes sparked chatter. Fancy hat winners included Mr. J. E. Gane and SSH Gane as extras featured Costin Walsh Crozier acts.
Doomben Cup feature sees Qualeta win amid early challenge from rivals. Rixtonay and Biezing'n de Carmel contend before Qualeta accelerates late, finishing strongly despite controversy over pace and length.
The report details a chaotic race with Eve Felt closing on Samaritan early but faltering later. Wiseland and The Image, both heavily backed, faded badly, Sparrow Hawk placed seventh, and Silver revelling and Blueness showed modest results in this unpredictable event.
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