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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1945

Page

4

Glitzy Rex Theatre Night Show With Broadway Cast

Sinport TM presents a star packed night at the Rex Theatre featuring William Boyd, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly and Red Skelton. The program includes Technicolor musical numbers, dance acts, and a six act showcase with live musical interludes and a grand aquatic dance Palais sequence. Doors open at 8 with community dance and entertainment throughout the evening.

Sinport William Boyd Andy Clyah Pam Plaxa Cireun Marr Rennyce Rice Nat Penaieion Mee Skevon Lucille Ball Gene Kelly Alcatar Cary Goldwin-Mayer Technicolour Rex Theatre Bir Cole Sting Skelton Ang Threereams du’ Barry Air DU Barry Red Skeltos Virginia O'Brien Rage Ragland Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Mental disorders rise in London amid war strain

A report from Professor Dr. Anderson, head of the Edinburgh Hospital for mental and nervous disorders, says one in 200 Londoners are patients in mental hospitals or classified as mentally defective. He notes the wartime strain is affecting public mood and behavior, with increases in breakdowns and general stress across the population. The Board of Control cautions against alarm, urging informed evaluation of conditions amid wartime pressures.

London Anderson Edinburgh Browent Shaner Indene

Rationing Commission Chief Addresses Meat Shortage Claims

Sir A W Cole MH, chairman, stated that fresh meat would be supplied after fresh supplies resumed, and he would check reports of coopers and shortages. He noted few complaints but admitted some cuts were briefly unavailable while asserting overall quantities met demand.

Canberra A.W. Cole Sydney Coles

Monckton Case Details Highlight Wartime Labor Stance

Court testimony cites Sir Walter Monckton and Editor Selz about wartime labor roles for the leading lady, with discussions on employment during the ongoing conflict. Holmes and Leight opinions surface on English workers taking jobs in England while the war lasts, reflecting attitudes toward labor during wartime.

Olivier Walter Moncktom Selznick Walter Monckton Valentine’ Holmes Diesel Holmes England

Coal Diverted to Brisbane Council and Electric Light Co

Brisbane Feb 28 Coal will be diverted from railway stocks to the Bishene City Council and the City Electric Light Company after a three hour conference among the State Coal Committee members representatives of the State Colliery Excheques Union and coal consumers A diversion designed to sustain electric power supplies recently threatened by the council s severe coal shortage

Brisbane Bishene City Electric Light Company State Coal Committee State Exchoyees Union Ser

Miniver Senator to Give Senate Notice on Proposed Repeal

In Canberra February the Miniver Senator RV Keane will announce in the Senate tomorrow the proposed repeal of an act. The Federal Parliamentary Labour caucus today approved the repeal plan, which aims to clear ground for the Government’s proposed measures in Australia.

Canberra Miniver RV. Keane Senate Peeeral

Obituary notices for Cameron and Sues pair in Queensland region

Ronald Anthony Cameron aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Cameron of Brisbane died in Carns after a short illness. Funeral pending from St Monica's Cathedral with a Requiem Mass at 6:30 am. Arcangelo Sues, a Babinds sugar farmer, died Tuesday near Russell River bridge. Funeral from St Rita's Babinds at 9 am with free bus service from Bucklands Road and Battle Frere. survived by widow and two children.

Ronald Anthony Cameron Mra. MC. Cameron Abbott Street R. R. Cameron Queensland National Bank Ltd Brisbane Carns St. Augustine's College Cairns St Monica's Cathedral St. Monica's Cathedral Arcangelo Sues Russell River Bridge Babinds Sue Faly Babit St Rita's Catholic Church Bucklands Road Battle Frere Inter Seesa

William Spear s life ends in Atherton at 71

After a long life among mining and local business interests in North Queensland the bachelor Mr William Speirs died at Atherton District Hospital at 71. Born at Woods Point Victoria, he moved to Queensland, helped develop Irvinebank and Glen Linedale tin interests, and later ran a corn merchant trade before retiring to Kairi. Known as a benefactor, he lived a quiet, hermit-like life for 30 years, leaving relatives in Victoria and New South Wales. Funeral was held February 1 in Atherton with Padre Wares officiating. Pallbearers included Pawsey Seawright Japperer and T Debel.

Atherton Queensland Wilam Sosirs Atherton’ District St. Woods Point Vitoria Vableland Irvinebank Glen Bie Irvinebsnis John Moffatt Victoria New South Wales Tom Old Dome Padre Wares Treet Presbyterian Church Messrs Pawsey T Seawright Japperer T. Debel

Christmas at Home in English Traditions

A letter from grandson Fodel in the RAAF describes a classic English Christmas with roast goose, peas, and festive decorations. He recalls family scenes, carols, and the twinkling tinsel mass, noting humor and warmth despite war time separations.

Mud F.C Hodel Hex Fodel RAAF Derk

Souvenir Autograph Cloth From Gunnswarre Station

A cloth of unusual interest embroidered by the ladies of Gunnswarre Station features signatures of notable figures including Governor Bir Wilson General Mad tle Mee. MacArthur General Sir Thomas Blamey Lady Blamey Admiral Kin raid Generale Morshead Wootton and Water. The varied colours create a memorial piece to raffled for the Australian Red Cross Society at the eoal ranch. Tickets are on aid.

Benger Gunnswarre Gevernor Bir Wilson Grneral Tle MacArthur Thomas Blamey Lady Blamey Kin Raid Morshead Wootton Sid Ioea Australian Red Croat Society Amie

Women World Day of Prayer Observed at Local Churches

The Women World Day of Prayer gathering was held at the Baptist Church with attendees from Vale Presbyterian and other congregations. Mrs Close read scriptures, Mrs Orihin and Mrs Fletcher led prayers, and Mrs Gaascow sang Beyond the Sunset. Mrs James of the YWCA spoke on the church universal and the hardships of Christian women in Damascus, noting a mix of Armenians, Jews, Greeks, and Christians and calling for patience and kindness. A freewill offering supported the British and Foreign Bible Society, followed by tea hosted by the Baptist Ladies’ Guild.

Frayer Baptist Church Vale Presbyterian Mrs. Close Church of England Mesdame Roberta Orihin Fletcher Mra D Gaascow Methodist Church Church Universal Mra LH. James The YWCA James Damascus British and Foreign Bible Society Bapist Ladies’ Guild

Wedding of Alexa Shard and Earle Taylor at Ath Fion

Alexa Lily Shard, eldest daughter of Mex Shard, married Darwin man Earle James Taylor at St Marys Ath Fion. Brother Wynter officiated. Bride wore Swiss lace and tulle veil. bridesmaids in blue silk taf feta. best man was Gar Taylor. Guests included soldiers from Koala Club. reception at Danbulla. Honeymoon at Innistail and Paronella Park before Taylor returns to his unit.

St Mary's Church of England Ath Fion Saturdey Alexa Lily S. W Shard Bribase Misa Daphne Shard Bery Taylor Bridgeroom Taylor Dave Smith Danbulla Innistail Paronella Park Brisbane

Canberra travel rules challenged by Western Australia magistrate

Immediate steps will test the decision of the West Australian magistrate who ruled inter state travel bans under security regulations unconstitutional. A Perth woman faced charges for travelling from South to West Australia without a permit, and the case prompted reviews of the travel restrictions.

Canberra Perth Australia

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