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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 24, 1947

Page

6

Maria Loren in Xochimilco garden tale at Teatro Batztay

In a Mexican setting a lyrical tale unfolds around Maria Loren and her thwarted opera dreams. Ben Pasian confers enigmatic style as Mervyn Johns and Joves Howard flank the cast, exploring beauty and ugliness in a garden of desire and disappointment.

Batztay Cme Mariaeé Loren Xochimilco Ben Pasian Autor Enigma Aledayn Mervyn Johns Joves Howard

Plan Theatre Tonight Delivers Glamorous Romance

Radio Yale presents a Plan Theatre program this to night featuring Robert Young in a tale of gambling and a woman nicknamed "lady Lie" whose path intersects romance and danger. Sterling Sapper's groundwork leads the action with Douglas Morrow and others. Might Eater with William Gargan and Janie Carter co stars.

Pice Raco Radio Yale Plan Theatre Robert Young Bartara Halesbi Franc Morgen Young Nedra Sterling Sapper Douglas Morrow Jemer Glewser Don Rice Might Eater Marring Whilam Gargan Jenie Carter

What Next Corporatature Rover Rex Serees

Rex Thesire stars in a playful, garbled revival for M-O-M's sequel What Next Corporatature Rover Rex Serees. The cast includes Walker and others in a cheeky, revivalist scene that blends spoof elements with character names and quirky plots.

Hargrove Robert" Walker Mardamr M-O-M Rex Serees Walker Iso Amin Soereta Ravket Chlib Lena Yast Ad Top Serra Tanile Tianon Toe Aerate Stractoe Tier Adventureux Sarin Dennis Oete Een Walker

Miss New South Wales in Sydney Contest Report

The poorly legible clipping references a Miss New South Wales event in Sydney. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, but it notes an entrant from the contest and mentions scoring or judging basics in terse descriptive terms.

Catholic Ban in New York Shuts Theatre Access for Year

Nov 1 Cardinal Dougherty of the Catholic archdiocese bans a New York theater for a year over a disruptive incident involving a performance. The order bars attendance and access to Fos Theatre as officials defend public safety and moral standards amid ongoing tensions.

New York Raph Coraine Dougherty Te Polacouphia Archdiosage Cathe Os Ties Bens Fos Dlacoininia Amber Borcott Tong

National Radio Highlights and Programs Summary

National Radio Monday schedule lists various time slots and program titles across stations 665, 745, 1008, 120, 130, and 400 with talks on rural life Australia cattle history and freedom, plus cricket descriptions, ballads, and an ABC Concert Orchestra under Ernest J. Roberts. It notes a 9.30 session on vacation object discussions and a boxing summary at 1040.

Queensland N&w Australia Ria Tadla Seti ABC Ernest J. Roberts Aum Mary

Rider Norman Kitch King Killed In Fall Near Bell

An experienced horseman named Norman Kitch King, aged 32, was killed four miles from Bell on Saturday after being dislodged from a horse. His brother Eric, who owns adjoining property, noted no cattle had been rounded up. King died from a broken neck, with details still under investigation.

Dalby Nav Norman Kitchever King Bell Eric

Film Stars Discuss Taxes and Saving Difficulties

Glimpses of a 1940s star conversation reveal actor worries about taxes and debt amid wartime service, with references to Greer Garson and a wife named Brenda. The fragmentary quotes hint at the pressure to save while facing large military salaries and looming expenses.

District Forester Jim Dawson Heads North Queensland Forestry

J Dawson, veteran North Queensland District Forester, is advised for a high executive post in the Forestry department. Born in Ayleston New South Wales, he served through rough Central Tablelands country, apprenticed on mule transport and duck boards. He will move to Brisbane to assume duties before month’s end, with Owens succeeding him at Atherton.

J. & Dawson North Queensland Tander Srubane Forens Dawton Ayleston New South Wales Central Tablelands Queensland BR. T. Baker Sydney Technological Australis Jim Dawson Limba Industrie Boas Dawaoo Directioo Dawson Fredy Brisbane Atherton Owens Maryborough

Memoriam to North Queensland timber leader Mr. Dawson

The article honors Mr. Dawson for twenty years of forestry service in North Queensland and his wartime leadership. It notes his early work in land surveying in New South Wales, transfer to Queensland forests, and roles from Gempie to Atherton. It praises his staff, calls him commander of the timber army, and salutes his significant wartime contributions and enduring impact on the industry.

Baker Jim ‘Dawson Dawson Queensland New South Wales Nthe Yanco Leeton Doteron Deaugner T Canberra France Australia Saitle Queensland Forest ‘Aervice Ehf. Swain Paves I Gempie Mackey Frazer “Island Atherton North Gueenaland

Turzall Notes and Social Roundup

Local notes record a card party at the CWA rest room, with winners Mrs Dippel and Mr Ta ats aura. Society glimpses mention Mrs Atherton, Mr McIlister, Air Reid, and visits from relatives, plus weekend trips and holidaying guests in Turmish area society circles.

CWA Euebre Taurmamert Dippel MD i Rotuday Atherton Sora Air Reid Mars AP. Atherton Mosemen Wadams Ieseset

Strand Guests Include Notables From Innisfail and Meetra

Guests staying at the Strand include Mr and Mr S Seineen and infant, from Innisfail and Meetra Dr Wintour, J Marion and Braunton, Brishans and AG Ireland, Thurway alana.

Strand Oral Vests Mr. S. Seineen Infant Innisfail Meetra Wintour

OATES SUB-SRANOR BeeAILA Broadcast Offers Quirky Night

A Saturday broadcast presented by Tobrek Rate known as The Dugdut Discorda featured Don Me Dogald as host and Joe McAlester as sminted. The show mixed home songs with occupancy talk and rapid exchange among participants Eric Minchem Neal Burks and Jack Sewell Rossignol. A poem by Padre Molveen was read regarding Tobruk victory.

Tobrek Rate Joe McAlester Eric Minchem Neal Burks Jack Sewell Rossignol

Atherton Family and Friends Gather for Visit

A fragmentary Atherton notice lists visits and gatherings including Dr J Wlatthaws and Mrs H Bang, with relatives such as J M Donald and Mer Grig Mag traveling to Port Douglas. Names appear with scattered locations Cairns Atherton and Uni of Queensland era details, hinting at a social family record.

Cairns Thureday J. Henvassy Dulcia Cumming Athart Meanie Meaulie Cairag Mra Roderick Usetor Martice Siar Quesmelas I'n.varaty

Coortown Ladies Fall Fair Prizes and Stalls Showcase

The Coortown event featured stalls and a bake sale with donations from local residents. Mrs 6 2 Ravage assisted by Mrs AP Miller led the women’s wheel and social activities. Allen Barrygiring won a prize while June Aabrwell and Noel Hare contributed to the flat exhibition.

Coortown Gonktown Malta Mra AP Miller Wenshire Sindee Mss Amas W. Hodann W. Armbrust Nermen Watson Mies Marjorie Moore KL. Miller Ken Jessen Allen Barrygiring Me. Curia Mix M Rowings June Aabrwell Noel Hare Jenifer Wwile

Royal Wedding Mentioned At Johnstone Shire Meeting

At the November Johnstone Shire Council session the Chairman Dr C J Duffint urged a Royal wedding wish for the couple and the residents of Jahortone Shire. The motion, seconded by Dr Ed Mawhhorne, was carried.

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