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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR describes Rex Theatre presenting The Philadelphia Story with stars and musical acts. Mentions Kitty Grant, a Broadway place, and a variety show with dancers, comedians, and a stage program.
Readable fragments describe the July wedding of Miss Vera Slade and Noel Tindall at the Methodist Church, Yuungshurra. The ceremony involved family members, a guard of honor, and a reception at Brae Mar with three tier wedding cake and floral arrangements.
The general manager of Far Northern Theatres Ltd Mr J Morris spoke after the Ion Picture Exhibitors Association conference in Mackay. He said the reciprocal film agreement would boost production and a new licence control system would be presented to Parliament. Censorship was praised as effective with only one import rejected last year after revision. Parents' concerns over poster warnings and child suitability were discussed. The Australian film Smithy was highlighted as a top title, and Northern Theatres planned earlier releases of major attractions for the North region.
The British government considers a two nations scheme allowing migrants to Australia on a paid fare with a nominal charge. Australia aims for a largely government funded system with a small personal payment and a hybrid passage plan. The policy, promised by the Minister for Migration, centers on veterans and families and uses a graduated intake scale amid housing shortages and shipping constraints.
A fragmented OCR item notes a clash among merchants and a legal action concerning Prager Freed. It references service providers and transit terms, with unclear names and places. The readable fragments imply a civil dispute and actions by authorities or courts.
A Townsville program featured a large pageant with dances and songs reflecting Allied themes. Performers included Betty Lighted Wey and Mabel Bellingham, with numbers like a Minuet, a Sailor melody, and a lively ensemble. Veterans and local figures attended as groups from Abattoir Committee and civic residents concluded the show.
The Mt Mulligan society met at the home of Inez Thursday evening to collect £12 shared among members and to advise that a further £1 parcel from Firman Tales was received. Patriots Society to act as official collectors in Mt Mulligan to raise funds for soldiers’ parcels with a sale to be held.
Readable bits describe a Saturday night event with names such as Madison Tait Alene Foley and J McColm. Text shows misreadings and garbled phrases but mentions Cinderella Mars Bros. and various pairings for different age groups.
July 24 report from Rome states that inside Regina Coeli prison the conditions are worse and more dilapidated than ever. Peonetna a is referenced as part of the unrest context, with ongoing concerns about inmate treatment and facility state.
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