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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR item from NT pbook 2570 recounts a government related matter near Lake Jaitle with names Moesaram and Shep Po ta CW. Unable to extract clear event details from the damaged text.
Entertainer Stuart Erwla presents Gloria Smart in a feature at Trovital Theatre this afternoon. The packed night promises lively stage, music, and a world of sock themed humor with Peliag and Fans in the shadow of the stage lights.
Community wedding reception honors farming families and supporters who contributed to the event. Local organizers and volunteers prepared meals and decorations showcasing regional produce and crafts.
The program features Stuart Irwin as a bright young ad man and Gloria Stuart as his wife, with Raymond Wallura and Clarence Kolb in supporting roles. Edgar Wallace’s The Mind of Mr Reeder stars Wil Fyffe, plus Kay Walsh and George Curzon. The fourteenth chapter of Universal’s Dyna Mile, Flaming Frontiers, and a Donald Duck cartoon are listed, with Sweethearts starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at the Palace. Fox Australian Newsreels and other features fill the bill, including a Broadway style show within a show. The theatre listing notes show times and a long cast lineup.
The Rex Theatre presents a feature showing this evening about the Hardy family with Judge Hardy solving legal issues and keeping the family in line amid humorous misadventures. The lighthearted western romance showcases lively performances and classic comedy in a period drama setting.
The program lists actors Lewis Stome as judge and Mickey Rooney as Andy in a colorfully titled episode. Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden, Sara Haden, Ann Rutherford and many others star in a young romance plot with a French wife returning to America. Also features Mirgenla Weidler, Gordon Jones, Ralph Morgan and others in a Musical short and two screened pieces at Edmonton Regent Theatre. Stablemates racing film, a Lone 20th Century tale, and a lively old-time dance night cap the bill with community chorus and Irish dances at 8.00.
The Caiima Cricket Association social committee hosts a stylish evening at Hotel Central featuring music, dancing, and a euchre party. A Parramatta bus will depart Tropical Corner at 8. The night promises entertainment, an orchestra, and prizes for attendees.
A fragmentary 1930s society review mentions Miss Pat McGuinness and pupils in a Te and veiled performance with a Sinn and aauhuere of the RSS LEAL. The revue is said to include beautiful girls and ballets and is scheduled for April 5 and 6 at Hibernian Hall.
The article explains how visible plant symptoms indicate malnutrition and help observers detect nutrient shortages. It notes essential elements like nitrogen magnesium calcium phosphorus and iron and describes leaf discoloration and growth changes as indicators guiding growers to diagnose and fix plant troubles.
A snappy revue features strong musical acts and vivid light effects. The show is backed by a well known southern artist and staged by the famed comedian Sitchy of southern theatres. Public patrons expect an excellent night of entertainment.
The Saree branch of Thy Red Cross Society invites the public to a light supper at Hides Hotel on Tuesday March 19. Reservations may be made by telephone to GD Gammontphone 2076 or Mins E. donee 2040.
A local concert at Hibernian Hall features Irish performers with engaging verse and music. Tickets may be reserved at Mee WJ. Davia on Bentley Street.
The launches depart from Cairns for Brown's Bay Tropical Beauty Resort with picnic spots and crocodile farm, and for Green Island on Hayles' Merinda and Gem boats. Tours run Friday to Sunday with glass bottom boat trips, coral gardens, aquarium, music, fishing and swimming noted. Easter visit promoted. schedule details include departure and return times from Lake Street Wharf and main wharf.
An Sunday night event at Kolslong offers a moonlit harbour excursion from the Tropical Resort. An on board launch hosts music and a free demonstration and lecture at 7 o clock, with an orchestra performing in the kiosk and pavilion and a live broadcast of popular tunes.
An Australian Associated Press report notes a warship has arrived in port, with the vessel sorted by a system or order guiding its movement and timing. The fragment mentions EW YO and YORK in relation to the arrival, but specifics are incomplete.
The Cairns Branch of the QCWA met at Paula McManus Memorial Home for the first meeting of the year presided by Mrs. EA Atherton. Members reflected on war impact and rebuilding. welcomed new secretary Mrs. Don Forbes and new members. A large roll of attendees heard financials, memorials, donations, and plans for April meetings, with hospital work, clothing drives, and a badge party highlighted.
The Cairns area reports engagements and community notes. Margery End Evans announces engagement to Edward Taylor of Brisbane. Miss Elsie Clark leaves for Sydney to join the ambulance brigade. Cairns Grammar School updates its leadership with a new head. prior acting head S. Stephenson departs. Local officials and visitors, including Mr Churchill in Tonistar and Mr J. T. Johnstone in Cairns, are noted along with several short visits by residents. A presentation to Miss Molly Anderson marks her forthcoming marriage, with a large guest list and a case of cutlery gifted by the managing director. Local social and travel details fill the day’s society coverage.
March 3 meeting of the Queensland Country Women’s Association branch with acting president KL Smith. Attendees include Mrs Ditin senior Fe Prichard Dalla Vecchia Josephs Waters and Watt Ath stion Davey treasurer. Visitors Mrs H Campbell and Mrs Josephs Mrs Dadla Vecchia Mrs Wyatt and Mrs Waters noted. An appeal for children's clothing discussed. Five minutes of silence observed for the late Mr Grice Henry. Next meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon April 2.
A large crowd gathered in Gordonvale for Alf Vale farewell events with the District chairman, D Jefe, and Lt Lavelle. The night included theatre attendance, donations for Comforts Pit, and mentions of many local residents and officials, with notices of return on a Monday.
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