Two Girls and a Sailor at Tropical Theatre
Movie page touts MGM star cast including Van Johnson Allyson Gloria DeHaven and James and Cugat with newsreels and shorts. Also highlights Take It Or Leave It Babes on Swing Street Moonlight In Vermont and Private Hargrove at Rex Theatre plus local social events and dances at St Genoves Club and St Johns Women’s Guild activities.
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Tropics
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
M-G-M
Stell
van Jonsson
J Allyson
Gloria Theven
Jimmy Durante
Jose Hurbh
Gracie Alen Lens Horne
Hany James
Mavier Cugat
Mweetlowe Evory
Pall Silvers
Eewerd Ryan
Marjorie Masson
Stanley Prager
Babes
Swing Street
Pegey Ryan
Ann Blyth
Marcum Hutton
Leon Errol
Aquatic Dance Palais Opens for Club Rentals
The Aquatic Dance Palais is available for rental by porting bodies societies and clubs on Saturdays or any weeknight with or without a refreshment bar. Write to the secretary at Row 279 for full particulars.
A Man's Relations and the Web of Kinship
A fragmented column argues that a man’s destiny intertwines with family ties from ancestors to descendants. It compares social bonds to a spider’s web, asserting main-line relationships carry responsibility while extended kin help shield and enhance a man’s moral standing and fortunes. The piece stresses shared fate and accountability.
Patriot Mouse Effort in War Time Lessons From a Failed Breeding
A fragment reports the Palmer family in Camden attempting to breed red white and blue mice to honor World War II spirit. The project failed but underscores how British citizens kept going amid blitz trials through hobbying. Veterans describe continuing hobbies to endure wartime stress.
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Palmer
Camden Ot
London
Side Streets of Life and austerities in wartime animal rescue
The piece pivots from literary portraits of Tolstoy and Emerson through aunt influence to branchline relationships. It argues side streets of life shape destiny, then surveys Britain’s wartime traffic and animal welfare, noting the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 256,00 bombed animals during the blitz.
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Europe
America
Tolstoy
Emerson
Mary Moody Emerson
Tyro
Anyioe Finer
Pedciers
England
Britain
Tabby
New Britain
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Altoget
National Radio Schedule Highlights Historical and Music Programs
A detailed listing of National Radio segments includes History and Melbourne style features by J A F Blak and Miss M K McLean, plus Countryman, Swing Lesson, Novelty Pianist performances, and BBC Music from the Shane Orchestra with Clive Douglas conducting. Notable items feature voices by Iwan Kratt and a story titled Multa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min M. Hilton
J. A. F. Blak
Australia
Countryman
Mr. K M
M. K. McLean
Margaret Gresham
Meérno-Sophins
Wilfred Thomas
BBC
Shane Orchestra
Clive Douglas
Betty McLalland
Roysie
Pamela Brims
Iwan Kratt
Multa
Bridgeport Man Survives Car Run-Over Incident
Thomas Orvis of Bridgeport Connecticut was run over by his own car in a incident described as out of control. He was carried to the pavement but survived with injuries. An investigation follows to determine how the heavy sedan became unrestrained and struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Orvis
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Orvis
Han
Prefabrication urged to tackle Australia housing shortage
The Royal Victorian Institute of Architects president says Australia faces a looming housing shortage of about 400,009 by year end. He proposes mass production and off site component assembly, using metals and insulated designs, to halve labour and overtake lag within five years, while preserving other building methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Royal Victorian Institute of Architects
AS Demaine
Victoria
Demaine
Housing Commission
Cairns Patriotic Fund Donation and Expenditure Totals
The Cairns Patriotic Fund reports a donation credited to the Cairns Patriotic Fund and shows expenditure to date. A distressed diggers welfare club event at Troca on 31/10/45 contributed £1914 2 1, while total expenditures amount to £1058 8 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orevingeiy Oe
Diggers’ Welfare Club
Trocadere
Legion of the Lost Unaccounted War Dead Number
London reports official figures show 24 000 still unaccounted for from the 20 100 Semne and foreign ere who disappeared during the war, leaving many missing and presumed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A.A
Brue Wedla Radio Ve
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Side Shows and Novelties at Milian Ambulanete Show
A Milian Ambulanete show featured side shows and novelties attracting crowds. Performers showcased unusual acts and curiosities drawing local attendees to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milian Ambulanete
Town and Country Notes From Cairns District
A jumble of local travel and personal updates. M A Cuningham and infant travel plans for WRAN. Jean Ledlie visits Townsville and Cairns. Col M Boland returns to Townsville. Rev Father Hunt visiting Mockhampton. Local residents and visitors, hotel stays, and district travel details. Includes T and G Life Assurance visitor A A Hughes, Pte Harold Holden returning from a war camp, Sub Inspector L Jorgensen on leave, and Mrs Gordon’s family medical update. Canadian bride H Plant and son Barry arrive Brisbane, plan to reside in Gordonvale. Mention of packing delays affecting travel to Brisbane. Ausfield, Parramatta, and Melbourne trips noted in transit. EG Roberts contests ALP plebiscite in Wide Bay. family ties in Gordonvale traced.
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M.A. Cuningham
A.A
Wran
Jean Ledlie
Townsville
Hides
A. A. Hughes
T. and G. Life Assurance Company
Cairns
Hides Hotel
Pte
Harold Holden
Arthur Holden
Australia
Japan
Blane
Brisbane
L. Jorgensen
Jorgensen
J. Gordon
Strathfield Station
Gordon
H. Plant
Gordonvale
Barry
New Zealand Star
RAAF
Canard
Plant
Samuel Allen's Ltd
J Plant
Parramatta
Ableman
H W. Semken
Audrey Deede
Warwick
Warren
Melbourne
W. Deede
Stratford
Aanville
EG. Roberts
ALP
Wide Bay
Queensland
P.M.G
E. Roberts
Making Seven Minute Icing In Heat With Gloves On
The text advises wearing a clean heavy canvas glove or mitten when making Seven Minute Icing in intense heat to protect the left hand and ease the process. It highlights the difficulty on the left hand in hot conditions.
C C W A Bridge fundraiser and social events
A Red Cross funds bridge afternoon on November 7 yielded top score to Mrs F Thom and hidden number to Mrs Bowie. Hostesses were Mesdames Absell and Draper. Thursday Aquatic Dance Palais offered old-time program with Mrs Torpy’s band. Monte Carlo won by Mrs P Gaell and Mr Lovell. lucky spot to Mrs Nettle and Mr Bailey. povely to Mrs Thes and Mr Pearse. No dance Saturday due to no band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquatic Dance Party
Red Cross
F. Thom
Weil
Bowie
C. Absell
N Draper
Pill
Benn
Roehe
Aquatic Dance Palais
British Zone Prepares for Refugees Amid Dec 12 Address Ban
British zone authorities bar Germans from changing addresses after December 12 to aid plans for housing the millions of refugees expected from the east. The German News Service cited by Reuters notes many Germans seek emigration overseas, though authorities won’t consider their applications. The report also mentions Japan’s population pressure on its agricultural land.
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London
East
Reuter
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H. W. Mazlins
Pty
Corner Lake
Shields Streets
Emo Pudwnes
Gin
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Tropical Theatre
Palace Theatre
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Ray Malone
Fay Helm
Rex Theatre
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Hargrove
War Department
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Robert Walker
Keenan Winnpay
Mulvehill
Donna Reed
Robert Benchler
Chill Wills
Donald Curtis
Bull” Phillips
George Offerman, Jr
Robert Livingston
Puth Terry
Aquatic Danese Palais
St. George's Club
St Genrces Club
Jock
Im He Club
Church of England
St. John's Women's Guilt
St. John's Club Rooms
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D Thomson
Mile
W Palmer
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Rotute
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Northern Country Party
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Nhey
Firal
National Radio
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Cairns Patriotic Fund
Cairns Patriotic
Legion OF the Lost
Town and Country
Edmonton
Babinda
Palace
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Mareeba
van Somo
Abe Mltsch
Loma Dehawem
Jouturd Jakeay
Oulante Glach
Allis
Lena Osea
Arey
James Wend
Hin
Menken Lavee Gadat
Someral
Phil Baker
Edward Ryan
Marjorie Massow
Stanley Er
Peggy Ryan
Bombay
Clark Gable
Rosalind Russell
Mervyn Johna
Walter Fitzgerald
Ralph Michael
Robert Beatty
Gloria Jean
Private Hargrove
Keenan Wynn
Robert Benchley
Ruth Terry
C.C.W.A. Bridge
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PIY
Tableland
Mossman
INNIS
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Ravenshoe
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Fanaa
Deanna
Tolet
Tom
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