Abbott and Costello at Tropical Theatre in Society Melodrama
The Century Theatre presents Abbott and Costello in a bustling comic farce about mistaken identities and plumbing mishaps set around a gala society event. Supporting players include Treacher Hutton Osborne and Pearl Teese.
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Troplest
Bos Aobert
Lou” Castella
Tropical
Sociexy
Abbot
Costello
Treacher
Mar
Hutton
WU Osborne
Ea Aimee
Sfamme
Pewsteela
Bartle Frere CWA Monthly Meeting Summary
Bardle Frere CWA held its Friday meeting in the local hall with the Adanvuat caterer presenting a bank credit balance. Letters of appreciation from Pratand were read. Christmas cakes from the Ban section were distributed. Hostesses for the next meeting include Mesdames Fo Revi, Wo Rell, and IL. Hospital visitors for the month were Madames Thiel, 24 Battie, and Contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Plas
Adanvuat
Bank of Ebnin
Bian
No Change of Day Risbane in Amateur Tut Chi Nas
A garbled extract notes a change of day for an amateur event with references to Sydney and Thursdays. The readable portion mentions a schedule shift and regional names but lacks clear facts or coherent details beyond the implied timing.
Strike Truce Fails Amid Wartime Strain Across Nations
Fragmentary report notes truces and conflicts as Denmark Norway and Britain face continued wartime strain. Officials discuss ongoing tensions with no clear ceasefire and diplomatic efforts amid shifting fronts and legal actions in Europe.
Trained Nurse Promotes Quick Hair Darkening Remedy
A trained nurse markets a home remedy to darken grey hair. Mix four small bottles of Orlet Compound with a half pint of water and a touch of dye to produce a quick color change. The solution promises a natural look, softness, and youthful appearance, with no harm to scalp.
Malanda Victory Celebrations at Ulart Theater
May W Malanda's Victory Day celebrations were held at the Mas sete Theate Ulart with Dr Winkel presiding. The speech praised Allied leadership, Churchill, and the British Commonwealth, while noting wartime losses and gratitude to Roosevelt and nations aiding the fight against Nazis and Japan. The speaker hoped to soon celebrate Pacific victory under General MacArthur’s leadership.
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Malanda
Europe
Ulart
Winkel
Philer
Winfield
Wil
Pacific
MacArthur
Roose
Nenaton
Helsing
Tribute to world war leaders echoed in Australian meeting
A fragmented report recalls wartime leaders and public sentiment, detailing speakers, performances, and communal resolve. The piece highlights Great Britain, the USA, and USSR as founding powers in a lasting alliance, with tributes to teachers, veterans, and citizens shaping a national memory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
England
W. Seotrehoiean
Athertin Co-operative Butter
Australia
Wwe
Amir
Uletan Olae
Winston
Ryluin
Indereuily
Great Britain
USA
Ussr
F Browly
Tnt
Omarecen
Trinte Pinks
Sisegmminien
Wenttine
General Arrives in London for Polish Forces Chief Meeting
London May 12. AAP reports General de Bar has arrived by air in London to confer with the Chief of the Polish forces. The visit aims to discuss command and coordination of Polish troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vrei Bar Har
Cairns Social and Parade Notices Highlight Local Arrivals
A jumble of social updates from Cairns and Freshwater describes weddings, visitors, and travel. Mrs Mason and Mr Mason attend a wedding at Freghwater, while families from Atherton, Mulgrave Road, and Cairns note arrivals, back to Cairns after trips to Brisbane and Townsville. Local figures like P. J. Savage and the Dean of Physical Education are mentioned alongside travel by plane and boat, with social gatherings and community events peppering the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Ape Tritton
Brestetry
Marlin
Atherton
WW. Mason
Cairne
DY Slason
Freshwater
E. J. Mazlin
Atherom
Preshwater
Masliacheson
PJ. Savage
Sion
Mamer Cahalane
Mulgrave Road
HL. Haste
Brisbane
Cairns
Calron
Eveeables
Inna
Avait
G. Kelly
Ostaali
Rock
Pampion
Esterday
Campbell
Water
Billy Lloyd
Garman
Mrz 8
Westherburn
Wolverhamp
Nglana
Dalvie
J. Downey
Greenstand
Barrier Reef House
Deane
AM. Langan
Bas Moviahan
G"shiach
Strand
Russell Taylor
Gani
University of Pekin
Pather
Pretty wedding at St Marys with lace and white crepe gown
On May 12 the Church of England wedding of a bride in a white crepe gown with lace was held at St Marys. Rev. Stailler officiated as the bride, escorted by her father, exchanged vows, and the couple received guests with floral laurel arrangements.
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Church of England
Lisle
Sna
Gale
Latte Mul
Staller
Walt Steey
Edwarde
Mre
A. Hardveik
Staley
H Parson
Prson
Mulligan Notes and Local Hall Social at Vere Burton
The Mulligan notes describe a hall social with John Walsh of Mareeba as pianist alongside E Ouen P McAuley and A Trenholme on drums. The Ladies Auxiliary provided a buffet in a separate building and about 20 visitors from Wolfram Camp attended. Profits were reported near £35. Local council discussions with Mr Mulligan and Cra Nicholls addressed community concerns. Several residents and visitors from Cairns, Mareeba, Nambour, and Sydney are mentioned in casual updates about attendance and local happenings.
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Watt
John Walsh
Mareeba
E Ouen
P McAuley
Trenholme
Mee O'Brien
Wolfram Camp
Brown
Woothakats
Cra
Nicholls
Gardiner
Mulligan
McAliister
Cairé
Torpighter
Messer” Roy
Ray Drier
Mas Volkmann
Maneebe Snd
Mi. Herberton
May
Weoh
Mullizen
Troon
Cyone
Maretta
Totem Feeenny
Burke
White
Richard Lunn
Jents
Vera Donohue
Ef Mosman
Herbarvon
Rosenfeigt
Havenshon
Sydney
Cairns Red Cross Society Branch Notes and Members
Cairns branch notes show charity activities and fundraising terms including Penny Scheme AWL, Northern Plywoods fund, and prisoners of war support. Names listed include Mesdames C J Shang N P Draper E Laycock L Boden F R Morris SH Warner R Sixom W J Calder among others.
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Northern Plywoods
Parramatta State School
C.J. Shang
N.P. Draper
E Laycock L
Boden
F R Morris SH
Warner
R. Sixom
W J, Calder
Bridge afternoon draws crowd at CDA club rooms
A lively Tuesday session at the CDA club rooms on Lake Street featured a large turnout for bridge. Executive members provided afternoon tea and the prize went to Mrs. Hoskins. Hostesses for next session will be Mesdames O'Donnell and Quaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDA
Lake Street
Aquatic Dance Palais Hosts Weekend of Community Dances
At the Aquatic Ceat Palais and Cairns Aquatic Club venues a series of dances drew crowds Monday to Saturday. Winners included Miss Mary Croker with Fr Frank Ryan for the monte carlo waltz and Ming Dawn Castles with P Kizilas for the monte carlo quickstep, with multiple couples taking prizes each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquatic Ceat Palais
Me Vic Luck
Mary Croker
Frank Ryan
Marion Jenkins
Cairns
Vie Luck
D. Carman
Pie Stokes
Pat, Sullivan
Pie Lehman
Cairns Timber Ltd
de Jarlais
Cairns Aquatic Club
Ming Dawn Castles
P. Kizilas
Mim E. Kane
TSEZENIAN HALL DANCES AT HIBERNIAN HALL
At the Hibernian Hall on Tuesday night the Victory old-time dance was well attended. By 11 pm the program closed with the singing of the National and a declaration of the cessation of hostilities to Europe. Mr Churchill announced the end of hostilities and the band played on. The evening featured novelties and winners of the prize dance events.
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Hibernian Hall
Mr. Churchill
Europe
Cath
Peel
Dugg
Relly
Jhnston
Duper Mane
McKenses
Kicore
Moore
Monte Carla
Gunther Smithy
Mim A. Carmody
Beier
Harald Berpran
Kaiei Kwai QCWA Kaiti Branch Meeting Highlights
The QCWA Kaiti branch held a smooth meeting on a Saturday in May with strong attendance led by S Maer and Dey.
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Qcwa Kaiti
Bel Sty
S Maer
Food Smort In Berlin and London May 11 Update
A terse World War II era bulletin notes scarce reliable details as Moscow reports radio chatter about waterworks and German activity. The incomplete dispatch hints at strategic disruptions but lacks concrete actions or confirmations.
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London
Moscow
Radio Vaya
Italian May Day Meeting Endorses National Debts Plan
The May Day gathering of the aha Cibers movement at Ing- See ee ingrat se ek, recalls historic traditions and votes to support federal efforts to repay war debts. It urges rapid strides toward national greatness and endorses cooperation with the Federal Government to stabilize the economy.
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Aha Cibers
Ing- See
Dba
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