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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
6
An unusual story emerges from deciphered fragments about Betta Spewack, a figure tied to pare senaitien and a voyage through SF Wale. The text hints at curiosities from Granwilie and a mysterious eel Srna, with scattered names and places shaping a local folklore vignette.
The Rex Theatre hosts a night featuring Errol Flynn in Uncertain Glory with a strong supporting cast led by Paul Lukas and Bette Davis. Critics praise Flynn's performance while noting the wartime backdrop of occupied France.
In Gourabaya a lively social scene unfolds with family visits and holidays. The Hivinga family of Oak Pace Hon, plus Seaman Armazong spending leave with his mother, appear among local movements. Residents travel to Cairns and Mareeba for shows, while Mrs. Nibboe plans to join her daughter in Wallhattet. Townsville visitors McCooley and Duns travel to Walfram. Cairns trips continue. St Peter's Women’sOTD marks and a Sunday School event are noted, with bridge and tea at St John’s club rooms and Monica’s club rooms hosting games and social gatherings.
Bette Davis, aged 34, argues women can retain sex appeal beyond 21 by staying fit, glowing, and youthful in outlook. She notes fashion and self awareness matter, and predicts aging film heroines will stay glamorous, with maturity guiding style and poise.
Mrs George Brotherton wins the one club competition at Millaa Millaa Golf Club, recently reducing her handicap by five strokes. She joins the Dunlop Hole in One Club after a recent hole in one while receiving a silver dish from the Miers for the gift. The edition notes forthcoming rugby fixtures and local club selections for upcoming rounds as teams Vie for points.
Rights holder reports Barbaree packed theaters with large audiences in its first two months. Industry notes reveal strong sales across major markets and high demand for the film as screens broadened.
Vague notes describe the Waiwera and the Ars ship bringing interstate passengers to Calcutta as wartime activity ends. Passengers named include G. Abraham Wise Baker Mrs Billman M Busby V d are Weig Bren Bide ar Irving Nance Kickneat Mrs N MacDonald Miss W Morris B Pettering Mrs A Pettering Mist B Series and many others. Also mentions reporters, visitors to Atherton and Cairns, and various local social notes with names and places.
Fragmentary OCR shows a national radio timetable with times 9.00 12.00 12.48 and 6.50, mentioning programs such as News Bi uae the Mage, The Fe Seoadenation, and BBCI X00. It references Roger Littiston's Radio e and programs including Ambiguities.
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