Entertainments at Tropical Theatre and Busy Week
A bustling program at Tropical Theatre features the comedy The Man Who, with George Monton and Franca Ford among the stars, and Buck Prat as leading man. A lively cast includes Rick Purcell, Ioan Woodbury, and Manten Vha, with dances by a Swing band and hundreds of participants. The week ends with a Winter Parade and various novelty waltzes, modern and old-time games, and a Monte Carlo style finale.
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Tropical Theatre
Sania
George Monton
Bnei
Sacre Meren
Seo
Mise Gracia Aurrange
H Rodney
Tare
Barn
Rae Mas Mills
Sir Rysn
Farey
Misy Payne
Monte
Gite Sais
Sean Burke
Mr Dee
Mevellern Exsin
Vanners
Tivehy
Montecarlo Walle
Slut Say
Corporal Mealutlen
Petralings
Mie Dewey
Kelly Clase
Tutian
Relock
Rite Revellers
Ration Chief Discusses Coupons and War Damage Relief
In Sydney on June 20, Armur W. Coles, chairman of the Rationing Council, laments shortages and notes limits on clothing coupons while discussing wartime adjustments. He jokes about taking a new pair of pants and a coat tail as he recalls renovations not needing coupons and wartime cost constraints.
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Sydney
Armur
W. Coles
Coles
Steen
Honmel
Higher Marriage And Birth Rates In Australia War Impact
An archival report analyzes effects of the war on marriage and birth rates in Australia. It notes earlier peaks, then a steady decline in crude birth rates from 1921, with net reproduction dropping below replacement in the early 1930s and gradual later improvement.
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Io Iseihe
Pepe
Australia
New South Wales
Grieg
South Australia
Western
Austestia
Territory
Lero Austraia
Pepe Iee Ie
Romaies
Igre
Bassaga
Asia
Profit limits on old clothes in Sydney
Sydney reports outline maximum prices for reconditioned suits at £5 10s and related limits on second-hand clothing under coupon regulations. Dealers discuss margins, pricing on old stock, and permissible charges after fumigation and preparation, with details noting consumer costs and supplier allowances.
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Sydney
Thane Ila
Hig Uit
Red Cross Appeal Seeks Wide Support Amid War Fears
The Red Cross appeals nationally for state-wide support to fund relief amid invasion fears and prisoner of war contact efforts via Geneva. Governor Sir Leslie Wilson chairs the appeal, urging every person and group to contribute to the relief drive as total funds reach 515 pounds.
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Australis
Geneva
Red Crom
Grand Tor Paulin
Sir Leslie )Wilson
Red Cross Appeal Committee
Sydney Library Photog Sydney June 20 An Unclear Preview
A fragmented note describes library photography in Sydney beginning June 20 with references to brass prints and country lending sections. It mentions takers, laborious note taking, and a proposed payment of about 3d per page for enlargements or camera-related services, implying a camera room and related costs.
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Sydney
Mongay
Syney
Pure Brass
Ib Watt
German Move to Rationalise Banks and Reforms
The article notes Germany plans to rationalise banks in occupied and allied territories as war pressures and liquidity prompt consolidation. It cites figures from the 1940 banking landscape, debates over accuracy, and historical context of Jewish banks liquidated or absorbed since 1952. It also mentions repercussions for controlled sectors and ongoing postwar policies.
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Ami
Wel
Aero-Bank. S.A
Pari
Bank der Deitschen Luftfahrt AG
Berlin
Continesce Activiies
Soviet Russia
Reichshrechthassea
Control Board of Banking Institutions
Aed Mnet
Post Office
Sokr
Central
Sydney
Scomomir
Catherine Sanraban
Blecrises
Birthday Greetings From The Cairns Post Home Circle
The Cairns Post and all Home Circle members extend birthday greetings to the listed names including The Flapper Australian Purple Daisy Golden Cosmos Bouncet of Daffodils Morocco Coastal Maiden Try Again Blue Eyes Beauty Queen of the Heavens Golden Mining Glory Sunshine Stout heart and a stout arm.
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Cairns
Morocco
St Peters Women’s Guild meeting and lodge installations
Fragmented report covers St Peters Women’s Guild gathering with speeches and donations for the Red Cross projects. It notes Royal Arch Masonry installation at Unity Temple and lists officers invested, with mentions of social events, plans for a garden party, and a reflective account of community support activities.
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Bela
Ramer Wouuward Spencen de Denes
Hull
Beaters
Cern Wiener
Tapor
St. Peter's
Staff
D. Tully
O'Mara
Calmea
Rendeau
Staider
HA. Norton
Sc Marys
Mes
A. Davies
Wienert Arts Seales
Spencers
Faugenenis
St Jobs's Lake
Tem Negremanies
Nitcers
Unity Royal
Kith
Tarustail Uc
RA Freemasonry
Lad Grove
Das Stewart
RA Mahoney
Sinan
Ede
WJ McConaghie
Putland
Kimlin
Shephard
T Robertson
Scribe FE
Stovfed Bacon Bolle Recipe Card Echoes Errors
An OCR styled recipe card describes stovfed bacon bolle with pork, bacon strips, sausage, breadcrumbs and toast. It mentions grilling until crisp, serving with toast, parsley and tomato sections. The text contains typographical errors and garbled phrases but conveys a fried bacon bolle style dish.
World geography and landmark quiz review recalling 1975 era facts
The text surveys world seas and regions like Gulf of Sla m Indian Ores and Bay of Bengal and notes geography lessons. It mentions height perceptions, ranges at five feet, and trivia on the Empire State Building versus other towers.
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Togo
Tanaka
Miars
Gulf
Persian Gulf
Bay of Bengal
Coral Sea
Indian Ocean
Carribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Tod Toot
Empire State Building
New York
Corysier
Extrel Tower
Paris
Telepathic widow claims author won Hawthorne Prize
According to Rhys widow under name Jane Oliver, telepathic messages predicted the Hawthorne Prize for English Literature. She says she and the author communicated after his death, noting their deep love and shared belief in telepathy. The prize concerned a RAF flight tale in England is My Village.
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London
Rhys
Jane Oliver
Aid
Eaders
AL Amy
England
Germany
Flying Shadow
Ftyme
Women's Army Record Enlistments In Brisbane June
Australian Women's Army Service enlistments in Brisbane last week set records with 29 women joining. Recruits came from Charters Towers Rockhampton Cairns and other areas. Sixty will join the Ambulance Car Company and 80 enter training schools almost immediately. Seven to the Signals Carpe depart for the south in about a week after a three month training course. A further Signals Carpe group will travel south to join the Ambulance Car Company for camp in Australia about a week later. The AWAS strength reached 630, with women from diverse backgrounds passing aptitude tests.
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Brisbane
Calrns
Rockhampton
Charters Towers
Australian Signals Corps
Signals
Carpe
South
Signa Carpe
Iit Fo
Australis
Formen
AWAS
Lord Gowrie Visited Defense Forces in Towneville
Governor-General Lord Gowrie with Squadron Leader 5 Moir toured Central Queensland defence forces on Saturday and attended Divine Service at Towneville Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, June 21.
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Canberra
Lord Gowrie
Moir
Central
Queensland
Towneville
Clark Gable Squeezes U S Air Force Prospect
Australian Associated Press reports in New York on June 20 that Clark Gable may join the U S Air Force or be commissioned. Gable has not appeared publicly since the event noted. Carrie Lombard was killed in an incident in the same months mentioned.
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Australian Associated Press
New York
Gable
Rman
Mothe US
Arms Air Force
the Force
Fin Wile
Carrie Lombard
OCW.A Annual Report and Meeting
OCW.A holds its annual report and meeting with members in attendance. The event features speeches and reports from officers, highlighting the organization’s activities, finances, and planned future steps. Members engage in discussion about programs, leadership, and community impact.
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OCW
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