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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1947

Page

7

Tropical Thani and Night At The Palace Theatre Shows

The Century spotlights Tropic Thani s second pleasure act with The Theatre thie after noon and tonight. Bonja Henie stars in Ka Pleasure with Michael O'Shea. other features include Joe Palook s Champ and a slate of talents like Tess Marie McDonald and Gus Schilling. Also showing at Palace Theatre are The Beginning of the Bad, The Desert Song, The Spiral Staircase, Blondie, and Cabaret Oriental with an Aquatic Dance Palais transformation for an oriental cabaret benefitting the CWA.

Artis Bonja Henie Michael O'Shea International Pictures Tess Marie McDonald BJ Johnson Gus Schilling Joe Palooks Leon ‘Errol Joe Kirkwood Rivacco Cabaret Oriental CWA Parm Geand Gamut Craine Pam Ocmerrow WA. Gibb

Mt Mulligan Notes and Local Eccentricities

Fragmentary report notes residents and visitors, with references to Private Fletcher Jett rejoining duties, Mr DT Rcon residence, and a hospital transport by Cairns ambulance. Mentions Rose Fletcher’s return home and advice on adjusting the body to sudden cold via breathing technique.

Japan Atk Mulligan al Fn Fletcher Jett Init DT Rcon Witcher My “Temasaen Amy Dulaber Trenhalne Mareeba Fey Cairns Lance” Phabul Rad Skye Ely Rine Graham Mire Rose Fletcher Maeens Ee Eee Wien

Wal-weeting party and prize event at social gathering

A damaged fragment recalls a social event where Mrs Matthews led in songs and hosted guests. Mrs T Little won a competition and presented a prize to the host. Mrs Bheile Jones performed piano pieces while attendees wore crepe dresses and navy frocks, contributing to an informal afternoon of entertainment.

Unclear historical note on visitors and social guests

Fragmentary report lists names of visitors and attendees at Strand Hotel and various places including Plymouth New Zealand Sydney and Murtchilba. Mentions attendees such as Mr R Turner Mrs L A Turner Miss D B Turner and others, with scattered references to social groups and events. The text is garbled and lacks cohesive narrative.

Bo Maing Turner Gunneen Selby D. Mann A. Fleming Bell King Leyd Wrighan Strand Hotel R. Turner L.A. Turner Misa DB Turner Plymouth New Zealand Cunneen Sydney Mra Nelson Lloys Beawright. Day Murtchilba Mim Griffin Tolgs Mes Davis Toninfall Herberton J. Fletcher Scotland Blo Balfe Mire Balfe Mr. Fletcher Hierberton Balle Oxia Elsie Jensen B Horseman Kuranda I Burstall Brisbane XK. Dannie Ravershoes T. Ford Ravensnoe P.O. Wates Cais W. Innes Caius R. L. Preegard Kingaroy T Buichnott Towneville G. Ferson Marcetay

Princess Elizabeth ignores new knee length gown in London

Princess Elizabeth toured central London shopping areas visiting the British Colour Council headquarters. She observed limeflower primrose linted green linden deep green princess blue and mpithead blue fabrics while donning an olive suit with a knee length skirt. She will fit her wedding dress this week and then return to Balmoral to rejoin the Queen. The dress reportedly will feature a train of English silk from a Kent silk farm.

London Elizabeth British Colour Council West End Balmoral Kent

National radio schedule with varied programs and ads

A fragmented radio guide lists programs and times including taxation talk by V J O Den and school discussions by WA Zerer, sportcast, ABC broadcasts, musical segments with MacDuff Willems and John Oldham, plus additional talk and entertainment items referencing multiple names and shows.

V. J. O'Den WA Zerer ABC MacDuff Willems John Oldham Tvocal Ty Charles Wilmot Use Wayside

Wedding guests and society notes from Herbertton social page

A trimmed pink event spreads through Miss Leal’s engagement gathering with Mrs J D Syme hosting. Guests include Mrs Symes, Mrs Burrell, Mrs Matthews, and Miss Ledhe in elegant attire. Memorial notices honor local elders, while visitors to Herbertton Hotel include many Brisbane and Townsville figures and a wedding party preps.

Leal J.D. Syme Symes Meg. W. G. Ladle C. J. Burrell J. Matthews Sean Burrell Sym Mise Ledhe Markwell BrL+bene Jack Ramsay Townville

Dr Williams Pink Pile Remedy Reputed For Anemia Relief

An old style health ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pilly as a treatment for anemia and nervy symptoms. It claims enriched blood supply from red corpuscles and promises improved skin colour and invigorated health through this tonic.

Peeters Wally API Wil Williams

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