Local Theatrical Scene Mixes Guts and Mystery on Stage
A noisy program blends musical novelty and crime drama, detailing performances and cast. Warren Witham heads a mystery led by Gracie Allen and Kent Taylor with a courtroom feel, while Mae West and Dolores Costello feature in concurrent acts. The page lists theatre names, performers, and a long stream of show notes, reflecting a busy entertainment page with multiple acts and personalities.
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Tog Tongs
Tak Holt
Dolores Costello
Aditisan Richards
Suaeghk van Donald Kriges
Ert Kelfun Thelen
Star Ab
Rune
Ehishering
Carpaigny Cumouring
Betz
Aortas
Edmonton Theatre Tonight Promises Starred Screen Package
Cast includes Spencer Tracy and Ann Sothern in a Metro release with Robert Young and Walter Brennan. The programme features Terry Toon cartoon and a musical short. A romantic drama set in Wyoming unfolds with a bold heroine and a rival town, highlighting star power and classic studio prestige.
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Fox
Terry Toon
Rerar ‘Theatre
Stanley
Spencer Tracy
Kelly
Richard Grerae
Walter Breanan
Chath Woburn
Chdrie Hardwicke
A Livingstone
Hanry Hull
Bony Travers
Maisie
Ann Sothern
Borb Hussey
Aslee
Robert Yiung
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Boda Hetaelt
Wyoming
Abe
Rober Young
Arabie Rnnet
Elmacy Tan Muncer
Aquatic Dance Palaia Tonight At Club Event
A readable fragment describes an aquatic dance evening at Palaia with music and entertainment. The note mentions a grand appearance by a performer and a yearned gathering audience, plus plans for music and lawn arrangements. Details are garbled but indicate a social entertainment event with live music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Danrame
Patriotic Week Ends With Dance Event On Trinity Bay
A late 19th century style report describes a patriotic week ending with dances and social events on Trinity Bay. Local residents and clubs hosted charity efforts, free performances, and a moonlight trip by launches to Turtle Bay. Highlights include entertainers, military skits, and fundraisers for the Patriotic Fund, with notable attendees and a strong community push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Kernun
Mtr
Prines
Vo Lang
Bulingham
Atte” Bal
Alrn
Knight
Turtle Bay
Pitery
Tsland
Hatha Fort
Imperialism debated in Cairns public discourse
A Cairns audience debated imperialism and its use by nations in recent conflicts. The talk contrasted civilizing claims with economic motives, referencing Disraeli and current wars to argue that Western powers pursue liberty while expanding power. The event tied to a civic fete at North Cairns and included remarks by local officials.
Wheat Position in Low Countries Boosts Allied Canada Imports
A Special Correspondent reports London May 25 that Allied need for wheat and grain may rise after invasions of Holland and Belgium. Dutch and Belgian crops and imports are outlined, with Canada set to expand acreage to a record, though moisture may limit yields. Strong entities include Canada, Holland, Belgium, and Catalan Bureau of Statistics.
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Canada
London
Holland
Belgium
Belpium
Actrave
Bureas of
Mail Notices Across Regions Detail Early Service Times
The notice lists numerous mail schedules by region and day, detailing Australia postal routes. It specifies times such as 9 am 5 am and 4 am across towns including Townsville Towns e and Western Districts, Gordonvale Babinda Innisfail Mareeba Atherton and more, with air mail and international connections to Singapore London and Sydney Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Singapore
London
Townsville
Brisbane
Inter- State
Invidfail
Bowen
Mackay
Rockhampton
Bundaberg
Sydney
Melbourne
Sgrombtown
Coen
Wentock
Batavia
Anerma
Germany's Hopeless Oil Position Analyzed
Expert Bruce C Hopper argues Russia cannot supply sufficient oil to enable a German offense. Four routes from the Caucasus are examined, including canals, Danube, and rail options, with massive tank car needs and long transit times highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossi
Germany
Bruce C Hopper
Goverment Harvard Universi
Foren Afatrs
Russia
Caucasus
Rumania
Danube
Mediterranean
Shortage of Soviet Tank Cars and Oil Transport Limits
An analysis notes that by 1937 only about 19 083 axle tank cars existed, with output and construction data from 1928 to 1987 leading to doubts on meeting 8 000 000 tons oil transport. The report suggests total Soviet tank cars may fall short, hindering oil movement across Ukraine and questioning wartime needs.
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Rimsom Vops
Caucasus
Germany
Imust
Union
Indi
Cally
ASO
Ukraine
Hessor Hopper
Horton
Red Chrome Revisiters to Hold Annual Meeting in Cairns
The annual general meeting of the Red Chrome Revists in Cairns is set for 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, at the City Council Chambers. Elections of officers will be conducted and all members are urged to attend.
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Jean Filet
Margaret Lihana
Sybisticaie Barwinty Fiueord
Tie
Haney
Bern
Abdaciwiy
Lelesie
Edware Sens
Tome Daner Chapman
Nelda Harrwan
Arpsomal
Willan Gagan
Newpaper
Rammars
Mae Monges
Teanga
Svn
Evelian
Andy
Diane
Rutty Donnelly
Florence Roberta
Qatar
Statravtione
Lugntry Women’s Association
Cort
Eilis
Hlnnens
N.O Naturaliste
Soviets Taerain
France
England
Europe
Ara Smal Archibanop
Westminster
Hitler
Uch
Cardinal Hinsley
Cairns
Criterion Hotel
Thurwing
Eadie Wheeler
RAAF
Eoosters
Dla
Wheelersho
Anit Hay
Agerm
Hand
Red Crome
Cairns Brasch
Kony Golda
Nature
Anonymous Melbourne donor sends £50 to UK war effort
A Cairns letter to the editor reports a Melbourne donor, remaining anonymous, sent a £50 cheque to the Chancellor of the Exchequer for wartime support. The donor notes not to sideline Australia’s financial effort, citing Britain’s high taxes and global economic strain before backing Britain’s war finance. The note is signed by NEOPTREY WHISKARD, High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Melbourne
United Kingdom
Post- Vwore
Nn Resources Fm
Australia
Great Britain
Neoptrey Whiskar
Excursion Trips to Crocodile Farm Near Brown's Bay
A scrambled notice describes a seaside excursion by fast launch to Cairos and an outing to Brown's Bus and Leopardial Tourist Resort. It mentions crocodile farm visits, a museum, and timing references like a 4 Saw and 21E pm return, with rail motor options.
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Cairos
Wal
Manly Shicy
Fir Brown
Tounst
Manly
Kime Rahday
Miss Amy Huggins Leads Close Miss Alf Contested Race
Brisbane reports a neck and neck struggle in the Miss Alf contest with Amy Huggins trailing or leading in late counts. The grand total of all candidates reaches 862,292 pounds with a noted 3592 pounds 7 shillings 8 pence variance. Public Service notes and post office links appear among the candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acc
Brisbane
Amy Hughot
Eden
Ove Enuy
Amy Huggins
Post Office
Babe Warlas Vay
Henry Ford Generomtt Controversy Drags On
Henry Ford has roamed £25000 10 the Australian Government from interest until the duration of the war and six months thereafter. The note implicates government relations during wartime funding and postwar terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
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