Theater Parade at Palace Promises Varied Evening
A lively program at the Palace showcases a cavalcade of American theater with song and dance numbers. Stars Gene Lockhart George Zucy Marti Kesleck and Martie Milliard headline alongside Bruce and Solaeda. A novelty act with Ana Gressing and a table doll previews the evening on opening night.
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Terline
Topanolchady Gurion
Gene Lockhart
George Zucey
Marti Kesleck
Horeymann Undge
Martie” Milliard
Daves Bruce
Obe Reson
Vent Ant Solaeda
Ana Gressing
Stowe
Rand
ANZAC DAY OBSERVANCE PLANS PROMOTE ALL-FELLOWSHIP
The committee outlines an Anzac Day program with luncheon for returned soldiers after the service, afternoon parades, and memorial services at various places. The evening meeting aims to be inclusive across religious and political views to honor those who died and to inspire daily remembrance for living and future generations.
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Tlaan
Fand
Ai Carby
Air service near Innisfail debated at chamber meeting
At the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce meeting last night the group urged the Airlines Operators Secretariat to address local air service disabilities. Discussion centered on the lack of a direct flight to Innisfail, the need for a proper landing ground, and steps to attract improved mail and passenger service from Calms.
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Tristai
Mareh 2
Innisfasti Neing
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
McGp
Bellamy
Notting
SR Maiph
Bellam
Couney
Cramey
Willey
Ariel's
Sneawine
Bellammy
Wier
Fragmentary note about Cairns ALP meeting
Fragmentary OCR mentions Cairns ALP Ta peet Meena at the Cairns ALP with the Sela ne Ane and 2048. Details are unclear. no full names, actions, or dates clearly readable.
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Cairns
Barrier Reef House Green Island Accommodation Available
A fragmented notice advertises Barrier Reef House on Green Island offering weekend trips and Coral Guide services. It mentions bookings and inquiries through Cairns agent, with limited legible details about itineraries and pricing.
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Marlee
Hairdresser Shares Home Grey Hair Remedy Advice
Hairdresser Mise Diate Mace offers a home concoction for gray hair using a boxed compound mixed with water and perfume. The method is promoted as an inexpensive DIY treatment to refresh gray hair, with steps described for combing the liquid through strands.
Town and Country notes from Cairns district
Local items report military leave early in the war era, with Sergeant J Blackmore returning POW and heading back to Brisbane after extended leave. Personnel movements include Miss Laurel Clarke on holiday from the Commercial Bank of Australia at Lake Eacham Hotel Yungsburra, Mr N Anderson of Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd. leaving for the south, and Mr D L Moroney heading to Townsville after months relieving chemists in Cairns and Tableland areas.
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Morris
Ruth
Mori
Cenritantt
Brabus
Mey
Nate Ois
J Blackmore
Cairmt
Wall
Brisbane
Ater
Laurel’ Clarke
Commercial Bank of Australian
Lake Eacham
Yungsburra
Grand Hotel
Atherton
N Anderson
Adelaide Steamship Coy. Ltd
South
D.L Moroney
D. Simpson
Cairns Ambulance Star
Sillkwood
ATI
Autumn carnival dances feature lively wartime pairs
Thursday and Friday evenings showcased barn dances and novelty dances led by Geo Stores band and Tom Hogan. Winners included sapper D Murphy in a sack race, Miss Lovell, Miss Joan Lisha, Miss Parsons, and Mr Hawkins with various monte carlo and fox trot pairings.
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Maloney
Pra
Jones
Monte Carlo
Nell Kulick
Diggers
Welfare Cius
Geo Store
O. Jackson
Sapper Drew
Mist Coman
Mr McGuire
D. Murphy
Lac Watson
Sapper Blake
Tom Hogan
Lovell
Geo Stone
Joan
Lisha
Hawkins
Monte Cario
Mise Parsons
Marshal Gupper
Dillon
Fox
George
Deil
Ken Donald
Cairns Fire Brigade Board Tackles Staff Shortage and Staffing
The Cairns Fire Brigade Board met to address staff shortages with Chief Officer T Warner noting 43 hours of overtime per van over 11 days and no complaints. Secretary AE Wilkins read a military promise to send one soldier for wharf service when shipping peaks, and Thomas and G Johnson were appointed permanent Ar en en to fill vacancies left by Baumgart and Cullins. A Civil Defence notice said civil defence activities end April 30 and equipment reallocations would be handled by a special committee chaired by WA Collins.
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Cairns Fire Brigade Board
Is Eort
T. Warner
AE Wilkins Oni
Thomas
G Johnson
Dicer Baumgar
Army
Johnson
R. Cullins
Civil Defence Organisation
Gov
Thas Immittee
Cairns
WA. Collins
Messrs
WH Murchison
Montrorerie
EL Moore
Stuart Wo A Sibbs_ ROE Morne
Meer Warner
Ale Widonson
Gympie Officer Canberra Medal Awarded to Leut Arce
Military citation notes Leut Arce receiving a Canberra service medal amid a trench battle in Gympie. Edward Charles Millay of Gympie reportedly led a charge at the burst of heavy fire, sustaining intense pressure before the unit faced a collapse of enemy lines. Millay’s actions and the ensuing chaos are described as decisive in halting the enemy advance and enabling a retreat.
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Canberra
Marci
Leut Arcebald
Edward Charles Millay
Gympie
Adele Iver
BUILDING CARS 40B4 FOR SAME MEN SYDNEY
Fragmented text notes plans for car production and company changes. Mentions General Metal, production intent, price at cart, and new director. References water contractors and increased company program. Confusing OCR yields incomplete details and unclear outcomes.
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Sydney
Stat
Nawind
Sr. Ly Marine
Paris Black Market London Sealed In Quixotic Trial
Readable fragments report a Paris London exchange about a black market matter and a trial or acquittal in which the French Resistance is mentioned. The text hints at an acquittal and resistance figures amid a murky wartime commerce scene.
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London
Mares An
Sequitiaa
French Resistance
Aquatic Dance at Palais Surprises Local Crowd
Thursday night at the Aqua Danen Palate featured a lively aquatic dance program led by Che meple Carlo and Fram Chalk. Wan and TEE performed as top acts while Veta Piyvhart and War feanlted MN Hew songs impressed the judges. Prizes went to Mise i'mryl Rend and Chl Ortiaeduray with strong community singing enjoyed by all.
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Vie Tuck
Mra Bwhiey
Sackiew
Vesa de Wineworth
Mi Tokeane
Red Cross Collections Totals Reported In
The sum of £48 12s was paid in by collectors to Mrs N Harris last week, with a prior week total noted. The Easter period will see Mrs Harris receive collections on Thursday afternoon, and collectors are asked to return funds by 3 p.m. to beat the earlier deadline.
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Otis Gupdowvate
Beatroms Society
Frneday
Skidmore
Berd
Threstien
Srashiig
Avepaire
Maksyoke Erveral
Red Arme
Ead
N. Harris
Harris
Wea
Sammo Veherk
Charity Driven Change Sparks Community Sewing Effort
A revised plan now directs a donation of £5 from the warmer fund to the Green ta hoparal members. Volunteers are urged to sew urgently as a royal fir nem bea and a suitable new adios wll volunteer to assist in the effort.
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Wrameh
Butter Supplies and Regulations Implemented in Brisbane
Brisbane announces fortnightly butter limits for wholesalers and retailers from March 2 to April 9, restricting wholesaler supplies to retailers to half February levels. From April 9, 4s discount applies for a coupon 4 box print butter and coupon pasting becomes compulsory. claims for butter coupon replacements will not be entertained.
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Brisbane
New Zealand Shooting Tragedy Strikes Auckland Area
In Auckland March a shooting tragedy unfolded when a man named Burrows opened fire at Bal Cairn, injuring Mrs Alice Dron, 82, a widow, and Vict or Stiling, 128, before turning on others from the Dron family and a nearby soldier on leave. Several relatives escaped to safety amid the chaotic incident.
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Auckland
Francia Burrows
al. Singin
Siead
Alice Dron
Victor Stiling
Imei
Balcairn
Chritccurch
Wea
Dron
Burrows
Nelanbouring
Berlin Bombed by Allied Heavy Bombers for First Time
London dispatch reports that Allied heavy bombers based in Italy attacked Berlin for the first time, marking the longest mission over Europe to date. The raid underscores growing daylight bombing campaigns as forces press toward Germany.
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London
Magiveryapean Headquarers
Cigtn
Taly
T-Day
Frm
Berlin
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Aeb
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Rocy
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Idea
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Ram Cairns
GG Terdan
Town and Country
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Joe McKenzie
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Mary Limb
Aleck Dingwell
Monte Carl Waltz
Joyce Sheehy
Gunner Beaton
Geo. Stone
Cordonvale Eed Ceoen Society
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RED Cross
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FEO
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FAR Northern Theatres Ltd
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Virginia Grey
Rage
Mary Beth Hughes
Eddis Quillan
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Conrad ‘Veidt
Ann Ayards
Jamon
Joan Lelie
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Rina Mad Cee
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