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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1943
Page
4
Patrons at the Aquatic Dance Pavillon Tuesday night will hear a modern programme titled An Evening in New York. The band led by trumpeter Bohon Mdrimh features Coonor and Gumpet. Entertainment includes a novelty act by Beary Wineng and a weathered season of light shows.
Marriage of Doreen James to Shang to be held at St Johns Church of England on Tuesday June 2 at 4 pm. Engagement announced for Thelma M daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Strub of Wooloowin Brisbane. Notes on Cairns civic and club events including detective sergeant W J Garvey transfer, Mr Bob Lees returning from New Guinea, a mixed bridge evening at St Johns Club rooms with prizes, St Peters Women’s Guild meeting, upcoming guild dances, and Melody Makers Band entertainment with novelty dance results.
At the Aquatic Dance Palais last week the venue featured Marion Jenkins band and other performers with Mrs Bille and Miss Carbury as vocalists. Prizes included monte carlo wins by Miss Olsen with Cpl Murphy and others. dances such as the Hula Hale, Lucky Spot, and old time numbers. fancy costumes and door prizes. Marion Jenkins celebrated her birthday with dancers and staff praising her music and leadership as pianist.
The Trocadero hosted a string of dance nights with swing and old time, drawing large crowds. Monte Carlo waits were won by various pairs, including Mrs. Jenkine and Dartner, and Miss C Pendier with Gun ter Anderson. Miss Teresa Zammit provided vocal numbers, with Alma Day winning the Monte Carlo. The band, led by Mr Ben Pendler, supplied music throughout, and a fancy hat novelty drew cheers.
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