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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1943
Page
4
A busy program unfolds at the Plaza with public figures and performers in a variety show. Guests include Bart Solon Lyng Bari and Mary Beth Hughes. An array of acts from modern dance to a wartime band will entertain audiences with a scheduled program of entertainment and dances.
A fragmentary report describes a Cuba themed dance program with dancers performing to a string swing and old time dancing. It notes a large crowd and mentions participants Whalan Sergeant Crow Walsh and Mr Moore in an unsigned listing.
The Senate finishes the lews- f laine scien for the Ant Steke Bull while the House acted yesterday. The New York Times reports the President elect is expected soon.
A large Balaclava Park crowd enjoyed a fast two and a quarter hour program, seeing Fawn Arrow win both the first heat and final for first class dogs. Deangee and Terminus Lad also found early success while Auction Lass showed class with a strong third.
A rationing notice directs proprietors of residential establishments to surrender three wealth rat boarders coupons for household drapery and clothing coupons by June 18. The order mandates coupons for sheets towels and other items, with penalties for noncompliance and details for replacement and reporting to the Deputy Director of Rationing.
Ad text notes events featuring enecer Mincie and Grafton sires, Cairns.
A sequence of Tuesday Thursday and Saturday events at the Aquatic Dance Palais drew large crowds for old time dancing and Monte Carlo prize parties. Prizes went to multiple winners including Miss M Madign Miss B Akers Pte Hedson and Miss Lily Estherard. Marion Jenkins Dance Band supplied the music with Mrs. Miller on piano. The hall featured model planet decor and a fortress display in the bandstand area. A newly installed cloak room proved popular with attendees.
A Brisbane column reports on a Country Women's Association meeting opposing converting a guest house at 90 Gregory Terrace into housing for war workers. Members fear the scheme wastes funds and strains resources while civilians’ housing remains critical. Other items note Bush Book Club, a wedding in Wickham Terrace, and Land Army girls aiding Brisbane farms.
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