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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

7

The Great Rogue River Picture Week at Local Theatres

A spree of film offerings lights up Rogue River country theatres. At Tropical Theatre Pioneer iotees Seer 9 and Out of This World share top billing with rivals in a busy scene featuring Denk Andrews Biuety Susie Hayward and James Warren. Rex and Plaza screen another pair with romantic intrigue and sharp propelling drama.

Oregon Rogue River Country Verve Brat Ibe Waller Wangers Canon Peamage Univeraal Pictur Denk Andrews Biuety Susie Hayward Tropical Theatre Rory Pioneer America Pioneer Iotees Pete Mon Janie Carter Paramount Plage Theatre Tas Zane Grey

Demet Palais Hosts Old-Time Dance Carnival at Aquatic Park

Sometime special event at Aquatic Dance Park features an old-time dance carnival. The Peet's band will lead a lively program with a carnival hat dance, lucky door, and a famous cadence of tunes. A community interval and refreshments will be served from the new coolley Plant. Dancing begins at o'clock with entertainment by Tranagement.

Aquatic Dance Park Xnem Peet Coolley

Semeoh's Baby Show Set for St doxepts Event

A local notice announces a baby show hosted by GL Semeoh at St doxepts, with details to follow on timing and entry guidelines.

Semeoh St Doxepts

National Radio Schedule and Programs for June 9 1005

Radio timetable details a June 9 schedule with segments including News at 9, Composer for Today Mascener 10 20, Women’s Session 11 45, School Broadcast 12 48, Agriculture in Other Lands 1 15, News Commentary 2 50, French for Schools 4 15, The Best in Music at 6 00, and plays and features such as Anna Shrine by Eugene O Neill at 9 15 and Australian Walkabout at 11 08.

E Leadbeater Oy RM

Fairy godmother of gowns fuels coupon free weddings tale

In a 1960s style feature a "fairy godfather" helps brides by renting and repurposing gowns. The service charges low weekly rates, repurposes star dresses into wedding gowns, and outfits brides from a upstairs room with worn but usable dresses. A 20-year-old typist and Joan Kent are mentioned among clients and gowns.

Othes Jovi Pest Wihin Boba Mae Joan Kent June

German wartime marriage boom ends in rising divorce toll

Munich officials report Germany faces a surge in divorces as wartime marriages fray. Civil courts see annual divorce rates rise from about 1000 prewar to 4000, with 1677 filed so far this year. Judges lack to handle cases, delaying many simple divorces while war veterans return home.

Munich Nagtian Amd Germany

Wedding Customs and Economic Strains Shape Postwar Britain

A fragmented report describes wedding fashion and rituals in Gainsborough with references to cheap gowns, wedding cake ornaments, and mass dress reuse. It notes shortages in clothing and housing, shifting roles for women, and relaxed divorce laws amid social change. The piece cites the wartime legacy and government influence on domestic life as it sketches a nation adapting to scarcity and evolving gender norms.

Portuguese Directors to Return Expense Account

A court rules directors of the Portuguese Shane Pub Institute must repay costs charged to their expense accounts over recent years. Total spending cited near £900 includes items like bottled water. The court states state services forbid spending on mineral waters and orders repayment of food and drink costs.

Libbon Shane Pub Thembusial Sea Ec

Local officials host governor and party at northern division event

The governor and Lady Lavarack were received by Atherton Ball officials including Sir John and Lady Lavarack Mrs Sterne and Mrs Kjellbere. Lady Lavarack was presented with four of fondlenia Mir Wa sterstary of the branch, as Mazin accompanied by the shire chairman.

Excel- Hepeieg John Lavarack

Manager Becomes Head Waiter and Quadruples Salary

New York report details Maurice Zalo, a hotel manager, who during the war appointed himself head waiter at a Manhattan hotel. He reportedly increased his own salary from four hundred dollars to a much larger sum, with a series of changes described in wartime accounts. The piece notes shifts in pay and roles affecting other staff and mentions dates and locations tied to the hotel and personnel.

Eeatre Edward Ropinson Joan Bennett Dav Durges West Barcer Margaret Linde Skene Hinds Rex Theatre Modest Cashiee New York Nomenr Bedland Sir Aubrey Smith Erich von Béroeheim Maurice Zalotow Maamtine Otet Ieee Cen Aerio ‘Walives Indicar

Town and Country Se Ahern and Hitlers Hotel Guest List

Report references director Ahern accompanying Sam Wel ailen and Carte, with mentions of staying at a Hitler Hotel. Met Vu Crowley near the Governor’s side last Saturday night, with bars and other guests at Se noted.

M Ahern Samwel’ Ailen Ahern Hitler Hotel Vu Crowley Watertsiet

June CDA meeting at St Joseph branch outlines fete plan

The St Joseph CDA branch held a June monthly meeting in the convent schoolroom to organize a fete at the end of August and review the branch balance sheet and accounts. Names such as Very Rev Father McCarthy and Loughlin appear among officers and attendees, with several local figures listed in attendance and on committees.

St Joseph CDA Eld Line Convent Reid St. Joseph Ball Buren McAl Fer Mane Cox Green Thomson Downey Wauligh Purcell McLad Arne Ey

Atherton Concert Converts School into a Benefit

The Atherton concert at the convent school drew praise as students performed a lively program. Aileen Foley and Pat Fitzsimmon joined in songs and recitations while parents and staff praised the bright display and raised funds totaling eight pounds for Marion India relief stamps.

Atbersus Meine Mery M. Leavan Aabog Dane Aurea Irs Fitaymmons Pat Ead Borathy Navi Pasty Bick Maria Parvons Ani Ather Ober Aileen Peter Mr Lawrie Pet Presmmons FE Malout Dante Sorbie Sale Phich Marcella Byrur Pat Fitzsim Tong India Alice Aileen Foley Maloni Par Fitzaimmour

Obituary of Cecil Harold Caldwell in Goondi

Last Sunday in Goondi a tragic river accident claimed the life of Cecil Harold Caldwell. A native of Queensland, he joined the company's service in 1918 and was long active in the community. He was public spirited, loyal, and patriotic, known as a gentleman and a son, H. W. Caldwell, of Goondi Head, among those who mourn his loss.

Goondi Cecil Harold Caldwell Queensland Homebush Reetary Pature H.W. Caldwell

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