Ex theatre program echoes old time musical revue
A verbose appeal to a tropical theatre bill features star names like Bruce Lanchester Constance Moore and Ray Malone with newsreels and songs from silent era comedies. The show showcases Vivid dance numbers and a cast including Jean site Kayser and Laurel and Hardy style comedy while promising an authentic period entertainment experience at Palace Theatre and nearby venues.
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Eadie Bantor
E “Shaw
Murpts
John Davi
Constance Moore
Periaa
Vermont Atarone Ciovia Jean Site
Ray Malone
George Dolenz
Phaze Theatre
Helm
Australian Comforts Fund brings ice cream to Bougainville troops
On Bougainville Island Australian Comforts Fund volunteers, aided by Salvation Army and YMCA, introduced ice cream for soldiers. Captain Game notes initial reception and lament over shipment delays. 41 service centers operate with Aid from ACF, Salvation Army, and YMCA.
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Australian Comforts Fund
Ougainville
Solormon Islands
Swat
Bougainville
Ceminiis
Captain Game
Iwi
the Salvation
Army
YMCA
ACF
Heenzo Cut Cough Remedy Price Cut Advert
An advertisement markets Heenzo Cut Cough Remedy promising quick relief for coughing. It touts a one pint bottle priced at two dollars intended for both adults and children and frames the product as a simple, easy to take remedy in a US market setting.
German Treasure Cave Leads to Prussian Relic Find
A confusing dispatch describes a German treasure cave with Prussian regalia found and 211 paintings reportedly hidden since April. The report names Mr Mighell and Mrs Norman Garsartie among attendees at related events, mentions various social visits in Cairns and surrounding towns, and notes the Royal Society of St George Cairns branch annual meeting scheduled at the Masonic Club Rooms Abbott street.
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Urs
Mighell
Norman Garsartie
Gordon
J. Dan
Bellevue Hill
Sydney
Babinds
W. Burt
Dan
Jorgensen
Grimahn
Eat
Prus Steet
Doug
Hohensollern
Andrews
England
Frederick Wilhelm
F. Grasso
Mirriwinni
Scotie Charlotte
Phyllie Thurston
Mareelis Gon
Rai
Townsville
Deakin
Bryde
H. Deakin
Mareeba
Cairnssee
Innisfail
Brisbane
Comaleran
V Shanahan
Mel Lourve
W. Williamson
FE Pitt
Skene Crildeews Ball
Motal Society OF
ST. George
Cairne
Royal Sonety
George
Masonic Club
Abbott-siree
Britain faces coal shortage amid Boer War pressures
The article reports Britain bracing for a domestic coal shortfall as wartime demand and supply constraints bite. Officials warn the shortage is real and essential fuel must reach households and military needs, with government and ministry figures detailing plans to ration and prioritize fuel distribution.
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Eace
Biaiata
Roel
Mirriwinni ALP Youth Movement Formed At Local Meeting
The Mirriwinni district hosted a youth movement meeting to inaugurate the Mirriwinn branch of the ALP Youth Movement. Officers were elected, funds and facilities discussed, and a tennis court project was proposed with road frontage provided by Mr Reid. A QCWA dance drew attendees, with awards won in competitions. A board meeting discussed selling the hall’s engine lighting plant to connect with Barron Falls hydro power. Cpl F Granan reported wounded in action, condition satisfactory.
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ALP
Mesure Reid
Whitman
Greer
Reid
Mirriwinn
Bowman Club
F War
S Rogers
F Lauren
C Ward
Lbs. Reid
Tocal
QCWA
Mirrichant
Fallon
H. G. Davis
Coffey
Wise Jeanette Brand
A. Tayor Mears
Tuttle
R. Linsoysont
Mesdames Ward
Trackton Fells Brand
Haney
Tritees Niven Pare
Barron Falls
Red Cross Sewing Boom At Local War Aid Center
Completed work returned last week including six dressing gowns and uniforms for nurses. Work details mention sewing and laundering with wool and cotton fittings. Assistance during afternoons provided by four volunteers for machining and handsewing.
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Ely
Wedding in Kelvin Grove Ends in St Damex Church
A ceremony at St Damex Church of England united Miss Sans Com renowned from Kelvin Grove and Miss Browton with Captain L Curtin of Stan Armor. The gown was a white train worn by the sister and the event, held at Lennon's, drew many observers from Mesrawa and North Ireland.
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Oh ‘Sans Comoe
Sans Com
Wat Cowtons
Kelvin Grove
Snelly
Mesrawa
North Iuregaland
Cintas & Keay
Scotland
Royal ‘Artlery
Irian
L. Curtin Iin
Stan Armor
Lennon's
Tydings and wartime music aid dispute spans Asia Pacific report
A curious World War II era item claims General MacArthur approved a new musical instrument built from a mosquito spray pump and tin cap, presented amid chatter of a tropical Navy ball and servicemen concerts. Officials deny the tale, noting the Army and Navy jointly supported Christmas hampers and troop morale efforts.
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New Guinea
George
Milne Bs
Shorty
White
New York
Manin Menage
MscArthur
Saxochore
TR. Morgan
ACF
Tydings
Cam
Suner-Baiopha
Philippines
Britain
Plesaive Palace
Mine ‘Bay
RAAB
Navy
Army United
Ames
Matthew Laws Obituary From Ryup Durham 1972
Mr Matthew Mat Laws Barss in Glen Allyn, Durham County England, 1972 death announced. Arrived Australia 1908, later associated with Mr Kidman in South Australia for horse dealing, moved to Malumd and nearby districts, contracting white bacres and driving on the Casino Kyogie railway construction. Started with a Peckhorne team and worked with various local suppliers and transport.
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Glen Allyn
Matthew Mat
Laws
Ryup
Durham
England
Autraite
Kidman
South Australia
Adelaide
Malumd
Casino-Kyogie
Sonstruction
Ernest Yeats
President's Power Over Tariff Debate Emerges
Washington June 18 The AP reports on executive authority over tariff policy stirring debate as President asserts control over rates and potential implications for industry and trade. No final decision announced.
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Washington
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Weil
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Ministry of Uct
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Tydings' Commission
General MacArthur
C. C. Faulkner
MR Matthew
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George Dolens
Dancing Masters
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