Entertainments Preview of New Theatre Season References
Reading text outlines vibrant, scattered notes on upcoming stage shows and performers. Mentions Sonja Henie style dance features at Theatre Centre Fox and a mix of musical acts, comic acts, and dance numbers led by various performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonja Henie
Mar Sonaht
Fox Fas
Bps
Sona Jon
Sena Sehen
Avril Zheaten
Eatures
Jack Danie Ny Romero Carol
Ana Corre
Herman
Mie
Fry
Nate
Avery Bane
Renee
Johnny
Ethane Sorin
Victory Girl Contest and Card Party at ACF Hall
ACF held a Victory Girl Contest and euchre card competition at Boyd's Hall with prizes won by Mes Hardwick and Mrs Young. Mrs Wally won a prize in the Euchre match and Aly Siternooe served afternoon tea. the event featured several contests and a drawing for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Boyd's Hall Strat
Braney
Giblin Barries
Diane
Aly Siternooe
Wally
K McDonald Pac
Brogsar
Brisbane notes celebrate end of war with gloom and control
A Brisbane report recalls V E Day as Australians celebrated with church services and open air prayers while authorities clamped down on celebrations. It criticizes government restraint, notes police dispersing gatherings, and points to a mood of bitterness toward how victory was secured. The piece laments loss of independence and suggests a cautious optimism for future greater freedom. It also details a poultry show anecdote with a prize bird refused for sale and later euthanized in protest.
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Brisbane
Hanlon
Canberra
Canard
Sit Wan
Mrs Rand
Innisfail and Towns Ville Notes Across War News
Innisfail and Babinda figures report travels of Thompson and Sam Chisma to Townsville Brisbane and Brisbane related moves. Repatriation of Gunner S. J. Lanah ey from a German POW camp to England with hopes of returning to Australia. Red Cross block collections progress noted. Piping shortages threaten water connections as Queensland presses Canberra for supplies. Postwar controls loosen as powers shift. railway labour tensions and beer celebrations clash with soldiers’ temper. Donations and local society tips round out reports.
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Brisbane
Queenslang
Queensland
Canberra
Positon
Wight
Rome
Newcastle
Uty
Ogne
Sripal
Walte
Aquatic Dance Palais Hosts Varied Weekend Entertainment
Thursday night featured oxi time and novelty dances won by Mrs. Todd and Private Rafford while Miss L James and Mr. W Brodie claimed the novelty prize. Friday offered a Seal Cabaret organized by Mise Empire with Mavis Meade, and a souvenir programme handed to attendees. Saturday under Mr Vie Luck presented another Palais programme with community singing and Marion Jenkins' band. Monte Carlo selections went to Mise L Home and Mr. Pearse with Miss L Jen Mita and Mr. B Stratton taking novelty prizes.
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Aquatic Dance Palas
Mérion Jenkins
Delight Mae
Mrs. Todd
Rafford
L. James
W. Brodie
Vie
Mise Empire
Mavis Meade
Mss Cibo
Donce
Palais
Vie Luck
Marion Jenkins
Montecarlo
Mise L Home
Pearse
L. Jen Mita
B. Stratton
L. Murdock
B. Hilton
Babinda Notes May 16 Community Events and Mill Work
Babinda reports a May 16 gathering at Mabelatree Atherton with many attendees, recitations and music, a birthday cake by Mee Boves, and a Thanksgiving service at the Babinda Presbyterian Church led by Rev WJ Theaker. The mill upgrade proceeds, weather allowed farm work and planting, and notable travel and local notices appear. The May Babinda Chamber of Commerce met with 2 good attendances and plans for northern theatres lighting. Discussion covered shortages, prices, and a letter to the Governor-General praising Britain’s resolve.
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Maud
Yeette Ingram
Mabelatree
Atherton
Wat James
Mee’ Boves
Father McCarthy
Progres
Fr. Ling
Helen
Mag Belle Lalend
J. M Davies
Jan
Townsville
Rand
Tapsall
S. McDonnell
S. McDonnell, Jr
Bundabere
M Waddell
RAAF
Babinde Chamber of Commerce
Lver
C Flattmarin
Babinda
Messrs
Simmonds
Hartmann
Britain
Hich
Europe
Trocadero Dance Palais Weekly Dance Program
Last week featured nightly dances except Friday with Toe McKenzie's band. Winners included Mortecarla and Joan Fuller with Geo Stone’s band providing rhythm. novelty events led by Miss M Tehell and Mr K O Flaherty. Saturday night themed Jungle Palace drew a large crowd with Miss Williams and Jeck-Pot Monte Carlo noted among novelty winners. Proceeds supported Mist Empire via RAAF Weltare Club events and auctions.
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Toe McKenzie
Watt Ding
Bart
A" Woodrough
Lac Clarke
Monte Carlo
Py Geo. Stone
Miss McAuliffe
Cpl Marge
Morte Varlo
Joyce Edwards
Cpl. McDonald
Wade
Cleopatra Ills Battle Report Echoes Of Swarm Sky
Fragmented OCR notes describe a battle scenario with aircraft squadrons and leaders, mentioning Sittyhawk and a night leader. It notes strikes, defences, and limited success amid enemy resistance, implying ongoing air combat and a celebratory yet unclear outcome.
Cairns CWA Meeting Notes and Community Updates
Cairns CWA details from the latest meeting show Mrs Clarke thanking the parent branch via the Younger Set supervisor, new members enrolled, and a May 14 Mothers Day event praised. Reports cover sewing bee progress, chair covers, and linen work. a memorial home room vacancy noted. five camel visitors hosted. field auction involvement. and a guard of honour planned for Mrs Giffin's funeral.
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EA AM
Aeen WA
Prin Mare
A. A. Clare
Tlt
CC Gin
Beanie Homes Committee
RE. Thorne
C. Woodward
Mre Clarke
Meg J McGrath
Mra 'P- Coombs
Memorial Home
T. Fryer
Momn
Red Cross
Caer
Urs. Clarke
Mra Giffir
Comstaul Will Consulted By Degree Chemist
A fragment from a historical notice indicates that Mr WB Loxton and an optometrist will be consulted by a chemist on professional matters at a degree level, with further details limited by the damaged text.
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Ore
WB Loxton
Comstaul
Tully
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