Fantasia and film stars light up city theatres
The main attraction at Tropical Theatre is Fantasia with Mickey Mouse appearing in full animation alongside other characters. The program highlights include Astaire and Hayworth in You Were Never Lovelier at Palace Theatre, and Immortal Sergeant with Henry Fonda and Maureen O’Hara at Rex Theatre. Local showings promise a vibrant mix of comedy, music, and wartime morale material, with dance numbers and guest performers announced for several venues this week.
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RKO Radio
Yooan Ara
Shan
Wall Daney
Rex Theatre
Ain Jenbury
Fox
Jean Brooks
Lins
Joe
Honey Fonda
Ana Maureen Q'iars
Rew
Darter
Chester Mortis
Wartime Wedding in Melbourne Greets Armed Forces Guests
On March 2 the ceremony united Betty and Robert Grimes in Melbourne. Officiating padre Flight-Lieutenant G Nash of the RAAF attended alongside servicemen and AWAS members. The bride wore blue silk with white accessories, attended by Joan Cashin, with Edna Woods performing the song Walk Beside You. About 40 guests, including many forces personnel, later celebrated at Camp and the couple enjoyed a brief honeymoon at Wyanum before duty calls resumed.
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Coor
Brige
G' Hiley
Joan Cashin
Charles Rove
Pute Dutry
Edna Woods
Campia
Alt Hil
Alf
Tne
Wyanum
Smoke Signals 41D Belief Plane Crashes Near Caramut
Reports say an Anson training aircraft mishap near Caramut caused the crew member to be slightly injured. Local observers aided the crash scene and signaled for rescue, while other aircraft performed a survey to assess landing conditions and locate the downed plane.
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Anson
Caramut
View
Alunteer Ale
Dino
St Hesism
Soctal
Apie T9
Town and Country Notes and Local Gossip
Town and Country news records a family notice for Francis Kelly’s second son and a high school event attended by Dawn Bell. It notes Jack Bryde and Jack Bevede’s visits to Cairns, and marks the birthday of Charles Edgerton, a Shropshire native who settled in the Johnstone River district. The piece closes with cheerful greetings from the correspondent.
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Darente
Tt Bell
Jack Bevde
Chewka
Jack Bryde
Ween
Cairns
Johnstone River
Charles ‘Edgerton
Esterday
Shropshire
Endland
Edgerton
Innisfail
Inneteil
Aquatic Dance Palais Hosts Mixed Week of Dances
At the Aquatic Dance Palais a program of 20 to 30 dances began Tuesday night with Piet Corcoran and Pie Vickers among top winners. Extra dances were led by LAC Schmidt. Wednesday featured a charity dance in aid of the Se Retiet Pound and Comforts Fund. Thursday brought old-time dances and a graceful finale with Miss F Johnson and Mr Ray Clarke securing the monte caps. The Amateur Club's Gala and community singing closed the week with performances by several local names and the guitar troupe.
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Cek
Orice
Piet Corcoran
Vickers
Lac Schmidt
Yeunser Ser
Pune
Denen
M Keelson
Curae
Dore
Kevih Clarke
Ae Gara
F Johnson
Ray
Clarke
Monte
Havelly Walar
M. Gordestant
G. Lander
Doug Siever
Raaf Art Pie
ALF
Moentin
Kevin “Dikerty
Amalic Club
Ras Mace Uae
Giadee Boirtum
Bas
Stel Tallod
Shravney Emi
Mvelie
Peter
Benth
Sian Milbenree
Marom
Dr. Sheldon’s Kidney Pills Advertised Health Claim
An old advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon's Kidney Pills claiming to support kidney function and reduce excess uric acid. The text suggests cleansing the system and aiding rheumatic conditions, with language typical of early patent medicine marketing.
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Sheldon
Thery
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