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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1945
Page
6
A bustling program of vaudeville and musical numbers fills the Palace Theater bill with Eleanor Powell and Red Skelton starring in a comedic feature. Separate acts include Rogers and Hart’s music, a dance section by a notable troupe, and a charity-style finale. The page highlights diverse acts, local talent, and the venue’s festive atmosphere.
From Harvey Creek, W Petersen reports that Private Harvey James Petersen of the First Independent Company is believed missing after the Montevideo Maru incident. The notice lists Petersen as a deceased or missing serviceman with formal acknowledgment pending.
A November 2 gathering at Atherton Hall celebrated former prisoners of war. Local officials and residents praised their endurance, while speeches from Lieut E Coleman and A MacFarlane highlighted gratitude to servicemen. The Red Cross and Returned Soldiers League organized support and a warm community reception.
An obituary notes the death of a baby from a family in Biryaharws after a Brisbane journey. Parents Teenehae Smailly and Mr Trenekard Ainish are mentioned with limited legible details about the incident or care arrangements.
Local notices list residents and visitors moving through Ravenshoe Cairns and Port Douglas areas over holidays. Names include Atherton Mossman residents, families Mrs Ward and children, Mr and Mrs Woodward, Mrs W Atherton, and others visiting Cairns, Ravenshoe, and Southport with trains and planes noted for their travel during the period.
A KA meeting last week examined block collections by Redross, with a motion noting 65818 186 as a key figure. The discussion focused on crom e tilucke cole sections and the positional impact of these data on the project.
Fragmented OCR style note describes a social event at Trocadero Dance Palais with names like Wright Green and Browne. Mentions tours, prebing, and an evening schedule with performances and attendees. No clear dates or locations beyond the venue.
Report of Mov final apsgtiie Pleas V8 meeting with references to a chorus, choir, and program elements. The session included a Serene Tek Aig segment, a long discussion, and notes on a pressative atlog with performances by Misse Putri Farce Melo Mote and others. The narrative is garbled but indicates an organized social gathering with decorations and refreshments.
London reports that Mr. Mac Gorman has been appointed in charge of the television service when it starts. Gorman directed BBC's North Regions pro ymes in 1944 and served on the war staff of a Journal during World War II.
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