Entertainments at the Tropical Theatre and Palace shows
A noisy stage page lists performances and stars including Olivia de Havilland and Roy Rogers at the Tropical Theatre and Palace, with a parade of acts, shorts, and forays. The lot includes actors, singers, and comedians, plus novelty numbers and a touring roster across venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropical Theatre
Ryan Vur
Aren
Humptres
Roger
Eade Panto Bele Davie
Olivia de Havilland
Efrat Piva
John Gadelg
Duan Lene Lupine
Beni
Anne Aneraun
Bay Shore
Ana Aires
Heine McDaniel
Spike Jones
Palace Taester
Jack Benny
Florinus
Halances
Challey
Trealte
Siic
Kay Francis
James Ellin
Earnind Geen
Anne Baxter
Rednar Wen
Airean Whelan
Lord Trega
Ernest Chasart
Richard Maya
Soes
Lina
Lina Iy Supper In Sancreas Teal Roy Rogers Wiht
Avian Sindie Sons
Pioneers Ex Theatre
Comment on country libraries and adult education reform
Canberra reports Mr J G D Medley, vice chancellor of Melbourne University, criticises rural library conditions and urges modernization. He argues cheap editions aid access but warn they lack durability, and stresses postwar adult education requires local access, community libraries, and cultural development near homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
J G D. Medley
Melbourne
Medley
Bny
Asia
Alan Saben
Mareeba Patriotic Society Reports Charity and Loans
The Mareeba Patriotic Society met Friday to approve the president’s report and statements. Members noted the society’s support for servicemen, bought war certificates, and allocated funds for comforts, hospital sewing, and Red Cross appeals, while debating dispensation of monetary allowances for discharged personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maneeba
Mareeba Patriotic Society
Nihaundal Retina
Wace
Tay 8
Miliary
Wes Ha
J."m Broan
Neauty
Artiol
Mears
Tm Brown
Bo v Arrold
Leinster
Airy
Dempster
Mrsdaines A
AC Smith
H. Sugden
Cereltry
Agun
Queensland
Battle Station
Lemster
Col Langton
Mneach
Leach
Ferea
Simms
Millaa Mellar notes and local council actions
April meeting notes cover education department delays on partition installations, various repairs and purchases, and requests for road and drainage improvements. Council approved Kenny Road as a main road, discussed power extension, and noted the auction sale of the Carmichael herd. Ambulance activity for week ending April 19 included seven accidents and 11 office cases with several injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miling Sista ‘School
Connention
EC Shore
Education Department
Davis
Ha" Bruce
Patriotic Society
Philippines
Queensland Comforts Fund Organization
Hyd Board
Eliman and
Watson's Road
Elias
MM. Carmichael
W. Carmichael
Beatrice River
Danser
Snahoe
Dolly
Downing
Innisfail
Daisy
Tarzalt
EA. Barton
Beschiwood
Megs
Monarch
Fiat
Herlow
Ken Harlow
Dawn Arnold
W Gilvey
Town and Country notes drift of regional names and moves
Cairns and Far Northern towns report a flood of official visits and transfers. Omer at Ba begins work with the CFS while Able Seaman McCarthy travels south. Mr and Mrs Nulifora holiday in Brisbane. Mrs D E King of Mareeba spends two weeks in Townsville. Acting Justice W Kennedy Allan arrives to preside at Circuit Court with Crown Proser Sikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davienn
CPS
Cairns
CFS
Omer
1ieCarthy
Fremowater
Nulifora
Brisbane
D.E. King
Mareeba
Townsville
Pryor
Cooktown
W Kennedy A. Allan
Neazions
Circuit Court
Sikes
Cairne
J. Quain
Greensprings
Wendecla
Hides
W. Grouman
Nevi Hahdas
Eich
Polish governments differ in telegraph report
London dispatch April 26 reports discrepancies among Polish governments. AAF brief notes varying policies and communications across factions, with limited detail on who holds authority or the implications for regional relations. No names or places beyond London and Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairns Branch Red Cross Society Closes
Cairns branch Red Cross Society reports closure with adoption fund collections at Parramatta State School. Members including Mesdames EH Franey FG Close JV DArey Gay ton and Goode participated in block collections. Total amount handed in by collectors noted as 480 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramatta State School
EH Franey
Close JV
Darey, Gayton and Goode
Cairns North School Cake Contest Winners Named
Fragmentary report from Cairns North School notes an iced cake event held on a Saturday with a winner named Ticket Se S48 and mentions Mr C Brady and Mr Sheratarstreet Cairns in attendance.
Edmonton Red Crosa Dance Notice Mixes Names
A corrupted OCR item reports an Edmonton Red Cross dance on a Friday in April with scattered names and phrases. It mentions attendees such as Gregory Hogan and Alva, with a meeting planned that evening and invitations extended to members to attend a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurie Parte
Iawres
Eta
Iite
Ube
Gregory Ar Mein
Blupele Patene
Walla Way
Alva
Partes Amd
Marie
Govelly
Peter Tiles
A. Davie
Caria Prise
Therton Personal Atherton April Visit Notes
Therton mentions Odie Allom in transit after a visit to friends as Atherton hosts an ongoing personal gathering. The report notes family movement and a casual, social tone with emphasis on local figures and relationships amid a broader community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Douglas Allom Teftor Malenda
Allom
Murray May of the RAAF Reaches England After Rescue
A report from Ipelend notes Murray May, son of Me and Bra A May of Yate Atherton and Brisbane, former member of the crew who baled out when their Slane war plane was downed over crties fountey. He arrived in England to rejoicing friends and continues service with Ferman prism camigs amid broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipelend
Murray May
RAAF
Bra A. May
Yate
Atherton
Brisbane
Murray
Crew
Crties Fountey
Ferman
England
Aquatic Dance and Community Dances Draw Large Crowds
Thursday night featured a grand aquatic dance with lively music provided by Marion Jenkins. The Monte Carlo dances saw winners Mrs Gil chenap and Pte Ancinglam while Miss Rene Joar and Pte Hill claimed wav prime prizes. Friday hosted Amateur Swimming Club events and Friday night’s dancing drew a good crowd. Saturday showcased a grand mannequin parade and musicale arranged by Mrs Gibbs with about 600 ladies attending, followed by an old-time dance carnival and orchestral performances with Monte Carlo prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Steadman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jenkins
Gilchenap
Ancinglam
Rene Joar
Hill
Gibbs
All Victory
Steadman
Miss Holland Crowned Victory Girl at Masonic Club
At the Masonic Club rooms on Thursday afternoon a Victory Girl contest produced Miss Holland, Nancy Speed, as the winner. Entertainment and refreshments accompanied the event, raising funds in support of Reliand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Holland
Nancy Speed
Masonic Club
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Rinso
FRICE
Eid
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Mavy Athletic
R H. Kelly
Abbott-Street
P.O. Bex
Lille
Jaen
TNT
Sean Reistertle
Serge Sens
Maseruie
Prearciane Ameepain Giestaionent Toy Fieiin “Bridge
Soim Wavers
Merndon
West Shelen
Green Island
Great Barrer
G. Jerdan
P.O. Box
Sa WY Cocmist Amd
Cueeyenite
Army Education
Commonwealth
Oranare
Peonte
Australia
James Joyce
Millaa
Baeram
Beltridge
Sam Coull Tym
Air Force
Millaa Milla
S Coullineig
Shure Council
Jill Sheppard
Sarmer
Cbes
Joanson
G. Dunwoodie
Jason
Easy Falmeeston
Palmerston State School
Daley
J S. Baker
H L. Sanderson
WJ. Coppin
A. Hasieg Tyecttty
Rei Rovemen
PSL
Riker GoiBnent Dchede
Wat Sox
Espns
Ppiai
N &S Cifea
Ted
Gerpeebherng
Batley
Sam von
AL Bailey
Millsz Milian Ambulance
Rockhampton
E. © Campbell
Me. Steel
Maxwelton
Milla Millan
Dooley
McMurdo
Townssille
Milla Bille
Thomas Aave
Jim Bleach
St Augustine’s ‘College
Michael Diggingtonr
Miatanda
RED Close ‘Society
Catrns North School
Edmonton
RED Crosa
Therton
Ashby Bros. Aie Pes A ‘O. Vallet Trtenane
Alain
Renarron
Bogart
Cantor
Sheridan
George Tobias
Jack Carson
Alan Hale
Edward Everett Horton
EL Samall
Hattie McDdaniel
Oncszetiy Elicwers
Davie Mutler
Roy Rogers
Bot Nolan
Cobra Woman
Mara Monter
Jon Hall
Moscow
Walter Humes
Ann Harding
Gene Lockhyre
Joseph E
Davies Ale
Softscrces Cine
Eieet
Mabel Paige
John Craven
T .McDonald’s
Abbott Street
BY Douglas
ANNA
Great Air
Townesville
MacKay
Nevel
Pleutog Yaner Stet Coon Sgt, Recreations
Australian National Airways
Wry
Ite
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