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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
6
A garbled entertainment page describes Tropical Theatre in Paramus and Lemon Recetiae events with mentions of Dororthy jenlnus and Redon Sack. It references Britain and a 4 Bombay attack aboard a carrier, while noting German engagement and Norway snow specs in a scattered, unclear report.
A garbled account of stage and film figures including Lana Turner and Lew Ayres is threaded through a chaotic scene at the Gaidey Theatre. The text mentions a tragedy and a murder frame, with scattered references to undergraduate life and a campus setting, creating a fragmented tabloid mood.
Melbourne reports reveal Arthur Ernest Whitelaw died on March 21 1940 leaving estate to Victoria Supreme Court. Residual legatees include Geoffrey Reginald and Lionel Arthur with conditions on regencies. Whitelaw donated substantial sums during life including £1000 to Don Bradman and £1000 to Hutton and other gifts for cricket and Australia.
The Innisfail district records local life with visitors returns and promotions. S.J. Keane MC promotes to Captain in the Sst Battalion as Cairns correspondents report residents from Sydney and Brisbane, along with community updates on trains, weather, and winter reflections.
A large birthday celebration for Mrs Tolga on June 28 at the Hiaper home featured over 60 guests. Prizes were awarded for highest score, with Mrs AT O Sullivan and Mrs R Tracey noted among prize winners. The event included music from Poggi Orchestra, a supper, dancing, and humorous novelty moments, in a festive winter morning garden setting.
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about rallying and poems amid a convoluted business notices section. No clear event, date, or names emerge to anchor a proper news item or summary.
The Versace Celebrities Company bids farewell to Me P O Sullivan before the Sally rehearsal. Chairman Owens of the committee presents a fountain pen as a memento. Sullivan, not with the company on some occasions, departs to pursue future productions.
Postal update lists rush hour times for Rushane Inter State and other districts. Entries show multiple towns with morning deliveries on specific weekdays and some daily services including Australia Singapore London route and major city connections.
The readable text shows a stray, unreadable OCR sequence with no clear facts, names, places, or dates. It fails to convey a coherent event or notice and cannot be meaningfully summarized into a news item.
A brief note notes Charmosan face powder from Paris with an emphasis on origin and branding. The fragment mentions Paris manufacture and product identity but lacks full details on ingredients or usage.
The AAU president Mr Jim Andersen departs to south to join ATR Me Fulton, presented with a Wade of notes by his supporters including Mr N Harney and Mr Chataway on behalf of the railway branch of the RSSILA. The group congratulates him for his service and wishes him a safe return.
The couple were married at St Montews Church in Cairn Vet. The bride wore a heliostane gown with a square neckline and train, and a veil with embroidered finishing. Attendants wore white gowns. wedding party included Wise Marlene Zammit and Blanche Wat ing. The couple plan to spend their honeymoon in the Þaleland. The bride’s traveling outfit featured shaded fabric and accessories.
An overseas musical authority lauds the Cairns Patriotic Revue presented with strong orchestra and chorus. Marion Tengue conducts group performances while Lula Ward charms as actress and singer. Br W Gates receives applause for acting and song as the revue closes.
Members of the Carma Acuarie Club announce a general meeting next Monday. Tom Thompson and others will chair committees and be nominated for the ensuing year.
Governor Sir Leslie Wilson visited Re State Rural Sehnot Innisfail on June 26, met Dr Sir Pages and the Shire Council. He praised local progress and expressed gratitude for the welcome. He noted wartime achievements, enlistment, and continued support for Australia’s war effort.
In London during June, industry leaders and workers contemplate factory hours as talks advance on reducing workweeks to six days. The move aims to ease conditions while maintaining output in the wool sector.
A brief note discusses stomach distress and the role of food in digestion. It mentions methods to ease discomfort and suggests patterns for meals to assist digestion. The text references a doctor or healer and a syrup, with emphasis on relief and proper nutrition.
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