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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1945

Page

4

Comedic Skelton Radio Bits Spark Theatre Parodies

Fragmented OCR notes describe Red Skelton performing a stage comedy at a theatre, with spoof radio sketches and a lively parade scene. Mentions Mary Beh Hueses Manion Moreiand and various performers, Eaton style commentary, and a mix of misread names and places.

Ian Oa Bane Red Skelton Gare Breadusy Narties New Snowngame Painer Theatre Skelton Crea Wits Iv Frends Uilan

German Autobahn System Review Reveals Military Aims

A Dustop Bulletin summary questions Germany s Autobahn network created for civilian use but with possible wartime military potential. It notes vast highway plans begun in 1930s, with 450 miles initially and later expansions nearing 1 250 miles by 1807, describing cement-faced roads, wide lanes, bridges, and tram-like features designed for rapid movement of units and vehicles.

Grealy Dustop Bulletin Germany Meine Fighwavn Iune Enim Ace Absity

Bradfield scheme questioned by Prom Our Owl Correspondent

In a Brisbane notes column the Prom Our Owl Correspondent rebuts the Bradfield irrigation plan. It argues water is scarce in Queensland, that floods mislead about true river flows, and that postwar planning should favor scientifically bred crops with secure markets rather than broad inland water projects.

Brisbane Bradfield Burdekin Emall Queensland Garden of Eden Australia

Postwar Ship Salvage and Motor Trade Refocus

The article surveys postwar ship salvage prospects and economic shifts, noting Britain plans a global salvage program, rising wreck recovery, and targets for employment. It also reports on returning Brisbane mechanics, tomato market disruptions, and debates over dancing at Methodist gatherings amid changing social norms.

Rural Telephone Services Aid Rural Towns

A government proposal urges rapid extension of telephone service into rural areas with automatic exchanges. Cabinet officials discuss wartime needs and the possible revival of rural lines, noting current shortages and the potential for improvements before the war ends.

Cameron Howe of Representatives Ar Fedden

Emergency airfields near English coast opened months apart

Reports describe three RAF emergency landing grounds on the English coast. One opened thirteen months ago, another last March to counter German bombers, and all feature some of the largest runways in the world. Scientists note their design aids in rapid takeoffs and improved defenses.

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Local Births and Travel Notices From Queensland

Elenbeth Nell Horton’s daughter Elenbeth Horton of Gordonvale is noted with parents Mrs Horton and Mr C Horton. Sapper George Neilson of Annerley Brisbane, son of Mr and Mrs H Neilson, is listed among service members. Miss Phyllis Eania West flew yesterday to Katoomba for a Blue Mountains vacation, with travel details on transfer.

Elenbeth Nell Youn

Pilot Officer Edu Hughes in New Comedy Collab

Pilot Officer Bill Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs Hughes of Lake Street, Tated, Columbia studios, Irlington, is recently partnering with a famous comedian on a new comedy. He had an interesting affair with the family and the renowned performer.

Bill Hughes Mra. Hughes Lake-street Columbia Studios Irlington Famour

St John’s Women’s Guild Tea Event Notes

Fragmentary notice mentions Mesdanen WB ck and W Jenkan serving tea. References a price for the highest unne wan womb enmin the mddest number by Mr LS Hesterses to the west bridge. Includes odd place names such as Spa L Leally wad Museen lanes wad Lindoey.

Mesdanen W. Jenkan All Hesterses Lindoey

Wedding in Se Joneph's Rowan Cann e Curhy Atherton

A wedding was held on February o h, in Se Josephs Rowan church near Atherton. The bride Mrs Mitchell wore white and carried a bouquet of pink gindio li. The bridegroom was Corporal Gordon and the best man Corporal Laybourge. Guests gathered at the Kairy Hotel for a reception with attire described as smart, including a grey dress worn by Mrs Mitchell. The ceremony was followed by the customary rites and greetings as bans were read and gifts exchanged.

Atherton Ree Meghér Armel Mivenelh Sebum Marrind Slubu Bryan Moetia Caius Iain A. Godnes Iide Daphne Olivia Mitchell Privale de Gmpbell Srivaie Laybourge Gordon Bove Mrs Mitchell Kairy Hotel Mitchell Brack Arcessores Ted Tomes Mr. Mathies Yungahurra Essen Kursade

Queen Wilhelmina Returns to Netherlands Timing

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands has reportedly left England and plans to return to the Netherlands as soon as Allied forces permit. Sources indicate she traveled from England after Nazi occupation of Holland and set a tentative date around March 12 for her return under military permission.

Netherlands Aneta Wilhelmina Holland England Flene Wilhelmine Lef

Cerioan first aid tips for minor injuries and rashes

Clear guidance on handling small cuts and skin irritations with basic hygiene, applying Germolens or similar antiseptics, and soothing creams. Mentions family care, comfort after bites and heat rash, and general first aid steps.

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