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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1947

Page

6

Colorful review of 1940s films at Plaza Theatre

The column previews a variety program at the Plaza Theatre featuring Kal Hepburn and Robert Taylor in Undercurrent with Rita Hayworth in Gilda. It notes a plot of jealousy and danger driven by a gambler Johnny Farrell and the burning hatred of a brother, plus a second featured short lineup and newsreels.

Kal Hepburn Robert Taylor Plaza Theatre Dob Jensons Tian Ann Hamilton Katharine Wepburn Alan Garroway Robert Tay Michael Robert Tuehnen Columbia Pictures Rita Hayworth Gilda Glenn Prd George Macready Joseph Callen Serre Gray Johnny Farrell Glenn Ford Abe Balch Mandson Grorge Macready Carinais & Mashhall Robert Lowery Barbers Britton

Aquatic Dance Palais Announces Evening Program

Wednesday event at Aquatic Dance Palais promises an all star lineup with old-time dances and modern extras. Pack's dance band provides music for a monte carlo and fox trot program. Floor prepared to order and patrons will be treated to special foods. Dancing starts at 8 o'clock.

Aquatic Dance Palein Wil Ucky

National Radio schedule includes music and talk items

Radio listings show programs on 4QN and 447 with times such as 1:20 and 11:00, featuring a Star Artist Steve Conway, school broadcasts, Simple Milk Test for the Dairy Farmer, Nature Talk, and a Music Regional Ratio Eisteddfod from Toowoomba. Also mentions Adelaide Light Orchestra and Advinrar Singers with autists, cricket India v Australia, and regional mentions for Queensland Victoria.

Steve Conway Dairy Farmer Toowoomba Adelaide Advinrar Singers Amrrick Queensland Victoria India Australia

Vocabulary Lesson Dictionary Entry Fragments

A damaged OCR page fragment shows scattered terms and phonetic guides. It lists Irish brandy Poteen and a dean of a college among partial definitions with the note answers on page three.

caiDean of & College

Fashion Show in Hall Promises Charity Benefit

A 1920s style fashion show at Hibernian Hall raised funds for St Mary’s charity. Models showcased designs by A. W. Masia Py Ltd and Ma Magia with gowns, flower backdrops, and artistic stage effects. Betty Heese noted as compere, with decorations by Mrs. Gillin Therout and many volunteers. about 600 guests attended with proceeds supporting church wiring and related needs.

Hslunder Miabernign H.W Mari Pry, Ltd Bt. Mary" Gira’ Guild A.W. Masia Py Magia Gibbs Wenurguina Betty Heese Qgwin Gillin Meadamny W Warner Miernann Mia Gonde Triona Twisted Girly’ Guild Samen's Guild

Couture Show Dominates Evening Fashion Fare

A lavish stage setting showcased gowns and hats from Dior and Watson and Co, with models wearing luxurious frocks and millinery. The program highlighted bridal wear, jewelry, and accessories as Adelyn and T. LeBronald modeled outfits while guests admired intricate fabrics, trims, and elegant silhouettes.

Atlacen Jyroduese Watson and Co. Hrishune Adelgn Gt Foahions Ahuws Gt Christiag Dior Manel Koehen Georgestahnnel Feravon Aferica Imeem Manta Sud Hess Arenem Hi Mart Gwen

Tolga School Fancy Dress Ball Delights Tolga Residents

Tolga State School held its children's annual fancy dress ball on October 24 with more than 100 costumed youngsters. The event drew over 300 adults for the grand march and supper, and prizes were awarded across multiple age groups for best costume, humor, and originality.

Tolga PF. Champney B. Coote AL Moynihan Madame Pompadour Salvstio Swagman Bee Uit

Fragmentary Place Names and People in Port Do teas

Fragmented OCR list mentions Mr and Mrs P Sidileton Port De teas Me Witton Paus Ingham Conague Stee Aer ted Trambna G Trembath Barty Frove Abbott Stanford K FH Walker Brok Bill Mre ang Mra St Wade Cilla Mr B Stanton Chillagoe.

P. Sidileton Port Do Me Witton Sam Fr Paus Ingham E Conague Stee Aer Ted Trambna M. Trembath Barty Frove Sie Meu Abbott Stanford Me. K. FH Walker Brok St. 1 Wade Cilla Mr. & B Stanton

Bridge Club Notes at 81 John’s Job Rooms

Bridge was enjoyed at 81 John’s Job Rooms on Friday afternoon. J P Urifitha G Gummow and H J Etherington served tea. A list of attendees includes Mrs Gummow and many others, with plans for the next bridge session.

John J.P. Urifitha G.gummow H.J. Etherington Gummow Jephcot Meadames D. Thomson D. Leahy Willett Hinseh C May W. Etheringion Av Bora Blarehall J. Dowsey T. Ridey W. Turner M. ‘Downey Perry Ed. Aitken A. Left R. Miesroth P. O'Gorwan Ok ‘Star Bradford Crofton Hart Berni Tenia

Aquatic Dance Palai Calais Winners and Prizes

At the Aquatic Dance in Calais, Rise Peek’s hand guided performances with Webb and others. Winners included Mira in the monte eatin, Mrs Verdun with Mr CR Wheal in the aria walt, and Stig B. Grif with W Mason in the novelty prize. The weekly pot went to Mr T Chimes and Mr ohlmas, and the lucky door prize to Miss Holden.

Wesisen Calais Rise Peek Mr. Webb Mira Fo Milla A. 3. Brown Euhoe Ho Clerl Peek Webb Th Monte Aria Walt Mrs. Verdun CR. Wheal

Trocadero Ballroom Dances Draw Large Crowds

At the Trocadero Ballroom a lively event featured Geo. Stone's band with a novelty winner and adults, plus a supper. A Saturday night crowd and Monday evening attendance included a large audience, with community singing and Novelt winners listed among attendees.

Geo. Stone Aire Bhipps Brian’ Copel Ff Lanzions Lange Misa Jes Adamand Binio Mise Valenkinn Figwking West Gen. Stone

Tarzal notes plans for school events and funding

On Wednesday Mr W Kappeliehatrman of Weacher organised a dance for the benefit of the committee funds with a 20 pound allocation for year-end festivities. A school swimming carnival is set for Friday December 3 to close the aquatic activities. The Queensland Country Women's Association November meeting was run by secretary WJ Wiech. There are notes on fundraising, a babies centre project, and community meetings with local figures including Mt Alverson and Mrs Joan spending a holiday in Atherton.

Tarzall W. Kappeliehatrman Weacher Rae Grace W. J Wiseham Queensland WJ Wiech W. J Weta Urepaurer Emi Bruseteener Saou Mt Alverson Tarmu Duende Pacwiits

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