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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1945

Page

4

Notable Rin film review voices Pearl Harbor era cinema

A garbled film review discusses a Rex Theatre production about Japan's Pearl Harbor attack and the Rising Sun. It mentions actors Like Rex Thearc and Joan Leslie and references portraying Nipponese war events with dramatic effect. The piece notes audience reaction and historical context.

Rex Theacr Rex ‘Theatre Convincina Eko-Radio Bering Jay Mouvee Bonn Pearl Mer Yapan Arine

Barrier Reef House Accommodation Ad

Advertisement offers barrier reef house lodging with cool healthy surroundings and crystal waters. Mentions travel by Mayler Service and full meal service. Inquires about weekend trips and requests information from Cayene agent TeEDAM. AMP Bolldine pone Soi. Ba ow.

Mayler Service Advane Res Teedam Bolldine

Pioneering Families and Tragedy Mark Gordonvale News

In Gordonvale and Freshwater Valley the Depression era story centers on Mrs Down who, after her husband’s death, bought a hotel and aided by her daughter Mrs Adair. praised for christian charity. The piece recalls Rev Father Tevington and memorials to Dick Hanson, a sugar farmer killed at Saltwater Creek near Cairns. and obituaries for Mrs Mary Teece Reynolds, long-time resident and pioneer woman of Port Douglas. The narratives intertwine community resilience, sugar industry ties, and lasting legacies.

Ant Queens Townville Down Isis W. Down Father Tevington Charles Richard Mansi Gordonvale Charles Richard Dick Hanson Cairnsvales Teode *Ells Maters Aden Me Taundssm Gor Survaie Mrz J Galetia Sikood Victor Od Home Hill Martin Gladstone Arthur Bibels Henry al Gorsomvale Sweden Land Queensland Vie Milgrave Wagac Ares Tevinebanie Este Hey Be Stalley Mossman Monsen Mery Reyolds, Cie James P. Raynolds Une Deupine ‘Soire Reynolds James Tait Port Douglas Mombras Wa Fort Cre Dex Omsmutlaves EJ O'Brien Petry Crees Geo Kingman J Hane Omshony Wedges Lay Vincent Kens Minser Elie Seth Agner Tayi Mre Brathwane

Frederick Charters Wright obituary in Babinda

Frederick Charters Wright a highly respected Babinda resident of 62 years, died after early life overseas work as a mining engineer and later engine driver at Chillagoe mines. He leaves a widow and three sons Gunner Phillip Wright and A J Wright among them. The Presbyterian burial service was conducted by Rev Theaker with Masque services observed.

Babinda EIA Frederick Charters Wright Babinda Sul Fresiuason Tina Maser Bartle Frere Masonic Lodge Ste Wright Towers England Africa Enis Charters Towers Chillagoe Ioal Ruddigore Chillagoe Company Northern Queensland Fred Phillip Wright Borneo AJ. Wright Mareeba J. Ham ‘Gordonyates

Resignation of Producer Vernon Sparks Intertainment Saga

Sydney March 3 The resignation of Mr Paul Vernon was announced after a Tight Intertainment production. Vernon said he had no disagreement with the Commission, leaving questions about the show and its future plans.

Sydney Paul ‘Vernon Vernon

Cairns RACQ Meratersiup Officers Named for 194s Year

The Cairns RACQ notes last year's meratersiup faced shortages of peel tree and sperm paris, with War Savings Certificates revealed. Appointed for 194s are Patron MacDonnel, President Mr Gough, Vice-President Meera Amn Crust and AoC Davies as secretary and treasurer, committee members A Parker FM Morris Le Wright F Dames V Christiansen EG Williams and auditor Mr J Tennan.

Tee Paris MacDonnel Mr . Gough Qee Meera Amn Crust Aoc

Natives Friend Adelaide Visit After Illness

Daisy Bates left Wynbring camp due to illness and arrived in Adelaide last weekend. She planned to rest and resume contact with her people, hoping to visit them soon, though tensions with the native community were noted.

Adelaide Daisy Bates Howe Wynbring Pempeua Port Augusta

Archibald Prize Award Attracts Scrutiny

ArriaL to moin cover. JARED of Joshua Smith set stide has been barred by the See South Wales Solicitor General Mr Wegall on the zrouna that the anpea did not give rise to any question of general public importance and was devalg of merit.

Joshua Smith See South Wales Mr Wegall

Dodecanese Landing Report From Cairo Describes Early Ops

Reuters Cairo dispatch reports Allied forces landed on the Dodecanese island Piscopy on February 20s night, using motor launches and landing craft. About 140 German troops captured after initial stubborn resistance. destroyer Liddesdale and rocket night fighters supported the operation amid rough surf.

London Reuter Cairo Siseloweg Dodecanese Piscopy Liddesdale

Kuranda Notes Benign Community Gatherings and Local Farewells

In Kuranda on Feb 7 a large crowd of mothers and children attended a QCWA party with several competitions won by Life Hope John Harriman Colleen Geraghty Carrie Butler Heather Robb and Peter Davidson Lucky copies were held by Mace Dell Austin and Keith Lambert while door tickets were won by Jona Fay Jill Goodwin ten Wilson and Joan Austin The children enjoyed sandwiches cakes and soft drinks before receiving monetary gifts and fruit A community singing session followed. Hydro Electric Board staff at Barron Falls bid farewell to popular superintendent Mr Boug Webster on transfer to Cairns A pipe and tobacco pouch was presented as a farewell token. Denis Fitzpatrick retires from his hotel role and his son takes over The event included guests Clive Venera Mave and others visiting from the south with social and sporting connections noted The interment of a local figure occurred at Herberton Cemetery with many friends in attendance Bearers included Sir Dowell Me A Toye and W Rankine The article closes with church service notes and local social updates.

Best QCW Life Hope John Harriman Colleen Geraghty Carrie Butler Heather Robb Peter Davidson Dell Austin Keith Lambert Jona Fay Jill Goodwin Ten Wilson Joan ‘Austin CWA Sach Child Wan Hydro Lectricny Board Barron Falls Mir ‘Vautin Sia Boug. Webster Ueh Welter

Country Towad Prize Winners at Stratford Mill

A wartime social at Tanatall introduced by correspondent Charles Watts in Berwashee featured prisoners of war from 19th century services. Prizes for Euchre and other contests were awarded, including a 1/3 pound prize from Stratford Mill.

Bridge club hosts ladies auxiliary event at Ame Club

Women players at the Ame Club's auxiliary event featured Mesdames Di ming Hunter and McIntyre as top participants. Prizes went to Mrs Schofelé and Mr Price with consolation awards to Mrs Middleton and Mr Whalley.

Ame Club Hornesses

Aquatic Dance Palais Hosts Wet Week of Social

The Cairns Amateur Swimming Club held midweek and weekend dances at the Aquatic Dance Palais. Marion Jenkins provided the music on Wednesday, with Ten Kina band Thursday and Vie Lucie as MC. Prizes went to Mrs Todd, Cpl Burdon, and several others, as old-time dancing and community singing drew large crowds.

Cairns Marion Jenkins Jndie Aquatic Danee Palais Mted & Gala Ten Kina J’ Martin Vie Luek

Teocadero Dance Palats Week Draws Crowds and Awards

Large crowds attended each For paw week event with Joe McKessies TM band winning novelties in Monday’s wax and Tuesday’s bed dances. George Stone’s rhythm kept crowds merry. prizes awarded to Barn doure Cpl Barnlam LAC Smith and others. Wednesday Thursday feature Tropadera Pustame Cia and Pet McGuinur’s pupil. Friday and Saturday included Tom Engen’s band and Padely Grae with Sachs vocals. judges favored Mrs Bees Mr M Gintama Line and Miss Marshall in various heats.

Joe McKessies Bary Migs Xickels Mr. Bryant Monte Carlo Flo. Woodcroft Awas Pl McBeanie Geo. Stone Reny Alnwpee Barn Doure Cpl Barnlam Lac Smith Monie Cxrio Mra Morris Bor George Pl. Brown Spr Freeman Wrond Prie Wedzendar Trocadera Pustame CIA Eidhe Wal Sioeras Pet McGuinur Novelte Sinnera Harn Mileg Josee Edwards Brytut Carla Mies “Eer Gharmipper Lal Roberta Geo Stone George Jack Vueaing Tom Tom Engen Water Jack Prawley Wan Wat Padely

Herberton dance night delights Shire crowd in rain soaked show

In Herberton Feb week, a popular Friday dance at the Shire Hall drew a big crowd despite pouring rain. The Saturday event featured the Six Dem-Inats Concert Party with a concert style program and lively performances by Sergegst deck Bismsant and others, delivering warm music and dancing amid wet weather.

Herbertch Shire Sergegst Deck Salome Salome Ievadeatiy Tomes Ean Ad Veil Anal Harunis Serperen Kiko

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