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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
7
The new Teopical Firmaire Columbus Pictures drama Renegades features Willard Facer Larry Parks and Sagar in an epic Western. A large, talented cast supports the production at Tropical Theace, presenting a rugged frontier tale with action and drama.
A promotional notice previews a psychological craze laden feature with Lucie Nail Cotton, William Bendix, and Mark Stevens. It promises thrills and a leading performance by Fay Bainter, plus a supporting feature Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid starring Jimmy.
Aquatic Dance Palais hosts a Friday night dance with music by the Bie Pecks band and carnival style entertainment. Dancing starts sharp at 8 o'clock with community singing and door prizes, plus a free bus from Tropical Carnes Cairns at 7:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit local residents. tickets available from listed local chemists and stores.
Radio listings show programs and air times with names like Eric Coster L Unwin ALM Foo Dr D Woodward Geraldton Timmer Kath Ward Noel le Voss and hosts Ellis Blain and The Wilrid Thomas Show The Swing Session and Songs I Taught My Mother The listing mixes unrelated times and program titles indicating a historical broadcast schedule fragment with multiple named contributors and segments.
An advance scheduling note records that appointments are to be made in advance with Mr Lt Emery. The fragment mentions Chemust and Tally in association with Optum Professionals and Visine ME MH Loxton Log.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a faded advertisement promising stain removal products. It mentions Double Dr Becalyptiss and a misprinted aim to supply benchtop cleaners and bottles, but the text is largely garbled and unreadable. The readable portion hints at a home remedy product and a vendor suggesting stock.
A banquet marked a farewell to Mr Kinzie as committees praise his work for Cairo North School. Mr Cummings lauds his leadership during his term and six activities supported by the Tatas and others. A social event featured bouquets and perfume tokens as the Cadieu Committee presented honors.
The presentation with the committee honored Mr McKione as he left Cairax North. Retired chairman Graham praised his organizing ability, and the Rinne family received praise for musical and literary accomplishments. Guests wished Mr and Mrs Kinne further happiness and renewed friendships, with thanks to Mr Kiine for assistance during his term.
A farewell scene honors Air Kanne and the North Catros School Committee after years of service. Speeches praise dedication and hard work that improved conditions for children, with Mrs Eunne expressing gratitude and Mr Crowley congratulating the new Parliament seat.
June meeting of the CWA branch in Tully notes new members like Mesiames White and H Edwards. A hostel and rest room opened for waiting mothers, with a plan to aid needy women and children. Committee details include donations, a June 22 concert, and a raffle for groceries. A letter of thanks to Assalla secretary for footpath work is recorded, along with hostel cost estimates and a dance plan.
A Cairns service list shows staff arrivals and departures including Bowie Pendichiry White Banks Mears Maloney and others. The Cairns Repaval Electricity Board manager PA Anthony traveled to Brisbane while passengers Christensen Petti grove Shieck Carton Vlatoff Giffin Pettigrave Grosman and others returned from holidays.
The June examinations show results in shorthand writing with Daphne Fogarty at 90 percent and Narelle Wyer at 7 percent in junior and private study categories. Other names include Daphne Fogarty and Narelle Wyer with varied scores across components.
An irregularly transcribed report recalls Cairns C.W.A. monthly gathering with discussion of reports and actions. Members Mae D Penny and Mey Palmer are noted for attendance alongside the Mexican delegate and other officers.
A meeting featured broad endorsements of resolutions supporting women and children in Queensland. Attendees praised plans for improving living conditions and discussed contributions to memorial homes and servicemen parcels. Volunteers coordinated hospital visits, charity bridge events, and ongoing college services while noting maintenance and expansion needs at the cottage and grounds.
A local arts initiative in Innisfail launches on June 4 as a community event. The program aims to attract older residents and build broad participation through a series of introductory sessions and performances at the Barybo league venue.
A distorted June New York report quotes a British industry speaker criticizing the Federation of British India. The speaker asserts the federation’s autonomy over policy, warns of effects on exports, and calls for renewed production and market strategies amid crisis.
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