Mystery and Comedy Shines in 1940s Theater Reviews
A fragmented review sketches ShreRinde Holmes and Betty Lawford in a mystery thriller with clever performances by Hilmes and others. It hints at a wartime stage scene, theatrical novelty, and a mix of suspense and light entertainment, noting the show’s tone and cast dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Pate
Sherk Hilmes
Pitt
Tony Angsty
Betty Lawford
Anne Dreged
Wang
Wisles
Bulldog Desmond and the Vast Adventure on Screen
A review of the Bulldog Drummond film starring Ronald Colman notes his charm and a stylish romantic lead as the plot blends mystery and adventure. The article highlights Colman’s performance, the vivid language, and the film’s dramatic pacing with brisk action and cinematic suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Colman
Ani
Cairns
Fragmentary Regional Notice Keeps Stray Details Hidden
Fragmented OCR text references locations See eh Etargren Fond Ely Deir and incidents. Mentions films and venues Strand and Hides but details unclear. Rest reads as garbled memoirish notes with warps to names and places remaining unreadable.
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Etargren Fond
Ely Deir
Heting
Wrsesick
Daring Night at Parramatta Hall Promises Dance
A garbled notice describes a swarrom night event at Parramatta Hall with plans for a fancy sequence and performances. It hints at dance, music, and festive atmosphere, inviting attendance and enjoyment.
Bach to Childhood Dance by Royal Life Saving Society
The Royal Life Saving Society hosts a "Bach to Childhood Dance" at the Aquatic Hall with arrangements by two ladies in charge. Special prizes await for best costumes and fancy dress. Euchre players will be gathered for a social event with refreshments.
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Royal Life Saving Society
Bach
Ammetice
French Navy Plans Shape 1943 Defense Strength
Analysis of French and Italian naval plans for 1943 outlines goal tonnages in defense, with France aiming around 731000 tons including coastal submarines. heavy emphasis on submarines and capital ships, cruisers and aircraft carriers, while Italy shows conflicting totals. Discrepancies exist over coastal units and future replacements, implying larger actual construction than stated.
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Hector
London
France
M. Georges Leyunes
Marine
Daily Telegraph
British Empire
Ami
Italy
Daly
Selected candidates named in Ward elections amid turmoil
Sydney May 0. An executive selected TS Gates and faced withdrawal threats amid a tense election. Candidates listed include Shaneon LA 205 and 9 eas Wary Van Connaghan 23 ex Alderman Laws 23 A Lander 22 Phillip Ward Pringid Gray 17 Muudcahy Mayor Waterla 16 ex Midheresan O Dex 15 Macquarie Ward PW Kenow Grypo Ward Mrs Cochran. The Garden influence was a major factor in the militant victory claim.
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Sydney
Phillip Ward
Pringid Gray
Muudcahy
Waterla
Midheresan
O'Dex
Macquarie
Kenow Grypo
Baptism and Marriage at Andrew Presbyterian Church
A wedding at Andrew Presbyterian Church Catron on April 23 joined Miss Margaret younger daughter of Mrs MW Mil Hee Harton and Mr. J. Meld. The ceremony featured lace gowns and a white bouquet. A reception followed at the Gold Vale Cafe with about 25 guests. The couple departed for Townsville and Magnetic Island for the honeymoon.
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Andrew Presbyterian
Catron
Bayan
Clair
Tome
J. Be Gift
Golde Vale
Butler
Fish respond to dinner bell in tanker tests as fish learn cues
A laboratory study reports fish trained to associate a bottle buzzer and sound with food. Wrasse, plaice, cod and coal fish showed varied responses. one wrasse starved after choosing the wrong bottle, others learned to link sound with feeding, though success differed by species.
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Enya
Journal of the Marine Biological Association
Lonon
Daily Mail
Mall
Dawe Marine Laboratory
Cullercan’s
Northumberland
Local social notices from Cairns branch meeting and dances
Mr Thormas Marshall of Trvinrbanle and Mr J R Collier visiting Awerralla attend a welcome evening for Lexie Moore and J Moore with Thomas Fisher at the Cairns premises. The Cairns branch of the Queensland Women’s Association holds an Oddfellows Hall meeting Friday at 3 30 with good attendance urged.
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Thormas Marshall
Trvinrbanle
Jim Baws
Trvinebaeie
Naseen
Cairns Bmanch
Queenshand Somatry Womens Association
Alt ‘Heir Rmoothly
Oddfellows’ Hall
Bridge Evening Brings Supporters Together
A bridge gathering noted strong local support with a notable turnout. The event featured a ladies' committee sharing an excellent supper, while attendees praised the collaboration and community spirit of the evening.
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Gael
Innisfail Ambulance Ball Promotes Community Aid
The Mandulaney Itlander, under the CWA auspices, held a well attended Monday night function despite weather, featuring mingled costumes, a robust program, and ample dinners. The Innisfail Ambulance society, supported by local workers, received praise from Superintendent Wharingter for its service to the town and district.
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CWA
Wehels
CWS
Wharingter
Mareeba Social News Highlights Holiday Travels
Residents share details of holidays and visits across Cairns Port Douglas Mareeba and the Northern region. Names include Miss Tey Roberts Mrs Parry Miss Adams Mr and Mrs Davis and families visiting relatives in Mareeba and Cairns while others head to Musgrave Port Douglas Herbert and New Guinea on extended breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Himrose Aulty
Cairns
Tey Roberts
Waree
Muscowean
Port Dotyglas
Marech
FG. Barrett
Tittle von David
Sathern States
J. Carrall
Parry
Theougl
New Guinea
Adams
Murvehia
G. Davis
Carling
Herbert
Merri
Furtwigin
Mareeba
Merrin
Hoollie
O'Beime
Muss Rea
Port Dongal
Davis
Junnior Abertat
Horses Die in Steeplechase Meeting Tragedy
At War ithwot Racing Sheeday a steeplechase meeting saw three horses killed as Calants fell at the first fence and broke a leg. Jockeys suffered injuries including concussion while others were unseated. The accident centred near the Mente urn course as several horses tangled and tumbled in a fatal day of racing.
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Melbourne
Warithwot
Sheeday- la
Proposed sale of tramways in Ingham delays council meeting
May 4 Ingham reports completion of an agreement for sale of tramways and associated assets. Council to finalize details after reply from the Premier, who has been telegraphed. A special meeting will be called when the response arrives. Overdraft liquidation by order in council was waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Ae Shire Conneil
Cannes Metwartt
Trewsney
Sonnei Avepeelal
Jara Knewon
Parachutist Dies After Improperly Fastened Gear
In Cologne on May 3 a parachutist named Lancer failed to securely fasten the belt of his parachute and detached midair. He fell to the ground before a crowd of spectators, dying in a shocking accident.
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Cologne
Lancer
Mahify Hiefh
Hhe
War Wane Chambers Amid Pacific News Sparks Debate
Suratai and Paas lead a sequence of regional figures including War Wane Chambers from Sprucestreed Cairns and Abijah Murray. Oseph Enreti, commissioner for Papua, oversees the shifting arrangements as tensions ease and administrative roles realign.
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Suratai
Paas
Sprucestreed
Cairns
Abijah Murray
OSEPH @ENRETI
Papua
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