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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
7
Adele Longmire stars at the Piam Theatre with Howard Dasive in Bullet Scara, a stage presentation drawing local crowds and drawing reviews for its sharp dialogue and stylish production values.
A new kind of screen showcases Theirs Telling featuring popular tunes I See You I Wish I Knew and Acapulco. The program highlights include vibrant visuals and a suite of classic melodies lending a dreamy atmosphere.
A Cairns development project advances with plans for a new suburb announced on Thursday afternoon. Officials from the local council describe the subdivision as expanding housing options and infrastructure in the region. Neighbors and potential buyers await further details on timelines and lot allocations.
Passengers arriving in Cairns from Brisbane and Townsville include Mr and Mrs Clarke and Miss L Wag hor n. Also listed are Ms and Messrs Wyland Byrne Rooney McHugh Bavinton Graham Hasson Morrison Jones Roger Ould Norris and others with various titles.
Captain and Mrs. Wight have led the Salvation Army in Atherton, serving as commandants, marking a notable transition in local church and social service work as of May 5.
Australia tightens quarantine rules amid air travel risks. The Quarantine Act now allows officers to place travellers under surveillance and grant pratique as needed. Strong emphasis on rapid response to infected individuals to prevent disease spread.
Washington dispatch reports an early reading device that currently reads large paper patterns on a contrasting background rather than books. Dr Oliver Buckley notes many technical challenges remain before commercial use, but envisions pages broadcast without human voice. The system uses a revolving drum with cut patterns and photoelectric cells to detect black on white.
Australians present The Portrait in Black in New York on May 14 after a brief try-out. The play features a producer named Ty an Goff as part author alongside Ben Roberts, with details reported by A AP.
In London, Merws meets correspondent in Vienna as crowds gather amid Bun ger demonstrations. The scene includes reporters noting police presence and public dissent while authorities seek to manage the unfolding protests.
The May 7 program list shows a National Radio schedule with times and items including News, Composer for Today for the 147th birth anniversary of Tchaikovsky, Women’s Session, School Broadcasts by J. Burge and HD Black, The Country Hour, Star Dance Band led by Carroll Gibbons, ABC Parade, Maupassant play, ABC Light Ensemble under MacDuff Williams, Talk by Ken Plumb, Roadways by Ralph Daly with Rosa Garguile and Mary Neylan, Dance Music, and Music for Strings.
Ipemae Saged, an AAP herd cow owned by a Hampshire farmer, yesterday set a world record by giving 15540 pounds of milk in 24 hours, equaling 154 gallons, milking for the sixth time. The prior world record stood at 140 pounds in 1833.
The St Josephs Girls Club held a dance on Thursday May 2 with music by George Stones orchestra and Jack Sheehy as master of ceremonies. Monte caro won by Stoker Chester and Miss Carnal. Winners included Miss Mavis Andreassen and Mr Jim Boland from the Rovelty. A bachelor’s supper went to Mr J Costelin.
A Wednesday night crowd at the Aquatic Dance Palais enjoyed Eric Peck s Band. Mr Vie Luck led a popular program with community singing and novelty prizes. Monte Carlo waltz winners included Miss T Parsons and Mr G E Meehan, with a dance prize to Miss Wright and Mr J Boltom. Novelty prizes won by Mim O Barnwell and W Shepperdson. Saturday night featured another lively session. Monte Carlo waltz won by Miss Beryl Slatyer and Mr BE Luscombe, novelty prizes to Mia Day and S Spot, lucky draw winners Mian Bowles and Bill Hughes. Vie Lock hosted the event with Eric Peek s band.
The Hambledon State School hosted a successful Saturday mixed stall of cakes fruit and vegetables run by the school committee chaired by Armadie with Macckellar assisting. Funds aim to support official stationery and a garden party plan at Dodd's Hall with refreshments duties assigned.
Barbara praises a cream that Judith credits for clear youthful skin. The dialogue touts Creme Charmosan as a grease free, long lasting skin beautifier with a booming sales and appeal for rose petal loveliness.
The soft white fragrant Creme Charmosan appeals to discriminating women. Big jars priced at 2 shillings 6 pence and tubes at 1 shilling. Also promoted are outdoor use and linen face massage and clean-up products with Boudoir jars and tubes at similar prices.
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