Nick Carter Master Detective and Mickey the Kid at Tropical Theatre
Walter Pidgeon and Rita Johnson star in Nick Carter Master Detective at Tropical Theatre this afternoon and tonight. The film follows an international spy plot to seal secret war plans while Carter solves a desert rescue and air race thriller. Supporting cast includes Henry Hull and Bruce Cabot. Mickey the Kid follows as a dramatic tale of a waif confronting stigma. Jessie Ralph and Storey co star. Universal notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pidgeon
Rita Johnson
Nick Carter
Carter
Sta Ee
Rute Johnson
Messers Grene
Henry Hull
Stanley C. Ridges
Dongit Meek
Addison Richards
Bruce Cabot
Tammy Ryan
Mickey the Kid
Zee Bitte
Ralph
Jessie Ralph
Storey
Universal
British News Clings to French Front as Events Unfold
A terse British report notes ongoing clings to the French front with limited details. The item mentions a plan for a box theatre and a telephone inquiry amid wartime communications and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew & Ho
Television Spy At Palace Theatre Promises Romance And Espionage
The Palace Theatre shows Television Spy with William Henry as a young scientist who uncovers a bootleg station and faces a mysterious woman Judith Barrett as intrigue unfolds. David Collier and a ruthless gang seek to sell the equipment to enemy powers, leading to a tense climax. Also presented Outside These Walls with Michael Whalen and Dolores Costello, plus Fox Australian Paramount reels and a True Adventure short. A Convent Garden party preview by the Catholic Daughters of Australia features music, bridge, cake stalls, prizes, and a children's program on Abbott street lawn with donations invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
William Henry
Judith Barrett
Henry
William Collier
Collier
Anthony Quinn
Richard Denning
Michael Whalen
Dolores Costello
Virginia Weiler
Don Beddoe
Robert Emmett Keane
Dick Curtis
Paramount
Catholic Daughters of Australia
Abbott-street
Sisters of Mercy
W. Gourley
T. M. Barry
CDA
Mesdames C Peel
M. Fenett
Cd.a
W. P Boland
T. McDonald
Bridge Dhone
Convent of Mercy
4. D. Shambrook
J. W. O'Donnell
Cairns Rugby League Presentation Dance at Central Hotel
The Cairns District Rugby League holds its annual presentation dance on Saturday night October 5 at the Central Hotel. Officials say this season was highly successful with many trophies to be awarded including the Carlton Shield and Cup won from Townsville, taking their regarance to a calm after five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Central Hotel
Jungle Night Dance Show at Aquatic Dance Palais
Tonight at the Aquatic Dance Palais the Jungle Night program offers a lavish dance show. King Abo of Kameringa arrives with head hunters to perform jungle music from dusk until one amid novelty dances. Highlights include Norm Coux Muriel and March Dancer Club formations plus The Black Out Stroll and prize draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aquatic Dance Palais
Abo
Kameringa
Norm Coux
Muriel 3
March Dancer Club
Stratford Ambulance Benefit Carnival Sets Dates
The Stratford district Ambulance benefit committee will hold the annual carnival in Stratford on Friday night and Saturday afternoon and night. Proceeds support the Miss Stratford contest and Cairns Ambulance Brigade funds. A debutante ball is planned for Saturday November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford District Ambulance Benefit Committee
Stratford
Miss Stratford
Mies Viewe
Cairns Ambulance Brigade
Tropics Night Dance At Erica’s Schoolroom
Cc Z s Dunes and Dunes group host a Tropics Night dance at Erica’s schoolroom on Friday. Dancers should wear cooling attire and enjoy soothing strains by the Hitzy Revellers Military Dance. Welfare committer at List Battalion arranges lease for Hill Edge Hill. Lt Col Harris grants extended militia leave to 7 am. Union Jack dance features in the festivities. Buses depart Parramatta Park camp and Tropical Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.Y M.S
Erica
Parramatta Park
Hill Edge Hill
Harris
Tully Flower Show Triumph at Broadway Theatre
The Tully Methodist Church annual tower show and sale of work drew a large crowd at the Broadway Theatre on Friday. Rev. Ko W. Morton introduced Mrs. Brice Henry who opened the event, praising it as the most successful yet with many entries. Notable exhibits included gladioli and pansies, with strong schoolchild contributions. A nail driving contest for ladies was won by Mrs. W. Blakey from 46 competitors. Judges and stewards were named, and numerous prize categories listed across flowers, vegetables, jams, needlework, photographs, and school work, all reporting brisk business and lively stalls into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Tully Methodist Church
Ko W. Morton
Brice Henry
Henry
TH. Dean
Aiso
W. & Blakey
Messrs. W. Sherrin
F. Kerr
Mesdames
1. Edwards
G. Parmeter
C. Brett
N. Jones
Tully District Hospital
Mra. Beattie
T. H W. Dean
Tully Rural Schiool
Tully Rural School
Mra. Riddell
Mrs. Riddell
H. Blythman
Blythman
Lenore Waddell
Mr. L. Threlfall
Mr. T. Eston
R. G. Pershouse
T. Flaten
A. Morrow
Cardwell Shire
A. Dowlan
Mr. C. Dickenson
R. Flegler
C. Dickenson
Cockatoo Lays Eggs On Ipswich Mayor’s Birthday
A long lived Ipswich cockatoo, a Rex Minnis family pet since the mayor moved to town, celebrated its 35th birthday by laying eggs for the first time in years. The bird hatched in 1905 and has since produced several clutches, prompting debate over its sex as it ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Barco
Burrurdine
Queensland Times
Excursions to Green Island on Merinds ship
Haines announces Merinds trips leaving Saturday at 2:15 p.m. and Sunday at 9:15 a.m. from port for Green Island. Sunday voyage heads to fishing grounds after Green Island stop, with coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef promising good fishing and swimming. Accommodation offered on Green Island with onboard music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Green Island
Great Barrier Reef
FORSAYTH CHURCH OPENS IN GEORGE TOWN DEDICATION
The church at Forsayth near the hospital was dedicated as the Church of St Augustine with Holy Communion led by Right Rev Dr J C Feet-Drury of the Bush Brotherhood. Bishop urged Queensland Christians to defend civilisation and faith as troops were celebrated in the Channel. After the dedication a confirmation confirmed one adult, three boys and three girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Forsa
Fornayth
Belgium
Queensland
Funeral of Samuel Christie at Cairns with Waterside workers
The funeral of the late Samuel Christie of 26 Sheridan street Cairns was held Monday afternoon from his daughter's residence on Dutton street. The Waterside Workers' Federation and sugar lighter crews in port attended. Rev. Norton conducted the graveside service with numerous floral tributes listed from family, friends, and local groups across Townsville Cairns and Maryborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Christie
Sheridan-street
Cairns
R. A. Adams
Duttonstreet
Waterside Workers’ Federation
Norton
Sam
Carrie
Townsville
Adelaide $5, Co
E. Hansen
Jack
Lucy Culhane
Eva
Arthur
James Smith
Misans. Khan
A Nicholls
Frank
M. Olsson
Lavin
X Miradlis
Betty
Monica Nicholls
Pearl
Maryborough
Olly Huttner
Tannymoral
James Moroney, Atherton Pioneer and Stock Breeder Dies
James Moroney of Nyleta Atherton aged 75, a renowned horse breeder, showman, and farmer, died after a brief illness. Born in Nowra NSW he trained at Randwick and ran a large dairy operation on Glenvilla Estate. He married Emily Studson in 1887, celebrated a golden wedding, leaves a widow and many children across NSW Qld and Brisbane. The funeral was at St Josephs Church with a large floral tribute showing community respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
James Moroney
Nyleta
Nowra
New South Wales
Coolangatta
Satan
Churchlight
Glenore
Sydney
Joanan
Mr. Moroney
Randwick
Queensland
Nestle and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Co
Toogne- Irwoh
Atherton Tableland
Jim
Kairli
Kairi
Ivyleta
Glenvilla
Robert Gordon
Atherton Agricultural Society
New Southales
Emily Studson
Moroney
William
Mathers
Berry
Ns.w
Lane
Molony
Michael
Brisbane
Kelly
Hornsby
Murphy
Kilcoy
Qld
John
Thomas
Mascot
Cooper
Malony
Harold
Joseph
Will
Antes
Messrs
T. D
Pat McGeehan
Jack McGuhen
Maleny
Death of Sir Hobert Hadfield metallurgist noted
London October 1 The death has occurred of Sir Hobert Hadfield celebrated British metallurgist aged 8. Hadfield invented manganese steel and alloy steels and his work earned him memberships in scientific and engineering institutes across Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hobert Hadfield
Robert Hadfield
Mareeba bids farewell to Father Whelan at School of Arts
Clergy parishioners and Mareeba citizens gathered in the School of Arts on a Thursday night to farewell Father Whelan 0.4-A. as he departs for an assignment. Speakers praised his service, wished him a speedy safe return, and expressed hope to welcome him back. The gathering included songs by Convent School children and solos by Mrs. Schroder and Mrs. Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maheeba
Mareeba
School of Arts
Father Whelan
ALY. Os
Woothakata Shire
J. M Brown
W. H. Summa
Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. P. Fynn
Patriotic Society
Father Whel
Father Hoyne
Bishop Heavey
Sanger
Gulf Country
Children of Mary
Sacred Heart Sodality
Joan
A. Schroder
K. Hume
The Angel Oak in a March Southern Landscape
A sunlit March drive along a side road through pine barrens leads to the Angel Oak. Ancient live oaks with silver moss rise above tangled thickets and bronze-gold forest litter, creating a melancholy yet graceful southern scene filled with wild blossoms and fragrant beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Barrens
Angel Oak
Forest of Arden
Bertha Oppenheim
Angel Oak Story and 21st Birthday Crowds in Far North Queensland
A narrative passage describes the Angel Oak and surrounding rice fields with vivid nature imagery and reflections on time, memory, and aging trees. It precedes a social report of Miss Maggie Covacevich’s 21st birthday celebration in Bellenden Ker, highlighting hall decor, toasts, gifts, cake, music, and abundant community turnout from Cairns Gordonvale Babinda and Innisfail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baret
Maggie) Covacevich
N. Covacevich
Bellenden Ker
Cairns
Gordonvale
Babinda
Innisfail
G. Collins
Tom Covacevich
Maggig
George
T. Burnell
J. C. Mc Paul
Cyril Soper
Neila Koch
T. Grassa
Covacevich
Town and Country Travel Notes and Cairns Visit
Mrs A H Farr and Judith sailed to Sydney this week by boat. Miss Ferguson of Mareeba raced to Cairns and back, returning Monday evening. Mr and Mrs RK McKange and two children, holidaying in Cairns, head to Brisbane by train. Colonel Stanfield departed for Brisbane. Miss N Pike, Canberra, visits Cairns and plans an extended stay, with Tableland trips. Dr WJ Chapman, eye specialist, remains in Cairns for a few days. Airlines of Australia carried several passengers between Cairns Townsville and Townsville In all, pilots Captain Munro and Captain Hill operated flights with multiple passengers including Mrs A M Barson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Farr
Judith
Sydney
Vs. Ferguson
Mareeba
Cairns
Tre
Mre
RK. McKange
Brisbane
W. Stanfield
Misa N. Pike
Canberra
City
Tableland
W. J. Chapman
W Dee
Stinson Ownville
Mies J. Roberta
Townaville
A. Munro
W. F. Hill
Messrs
EK. Allum
J. Lyons
M. Meyers
J. Friend
A. M. Barron
Carma
A. Keers
Townsville
Inniafai
L. Lebon
Towneville
Munro
Hul
Monthly meeting at St John’s Jub rooms report and plans
The monthly meeting at St John’s Jub rooms included Rev Norton and many members. They praised the bazaar, received knitting club report, and planned Christmas parcels for Rev W P Hohenhouse. Donations sought by Oct 12 with Mrs Mills handling goods or money. St Peter’s Guild offered help with bridge afternoons. Grants for kneelers celebrated. Kurragong home run by Rev and Mrs Johnson houses 20 overseas children aged 8 to 12. Mundingburra parish remains under Rev Johnson’s charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Rev. Norton
G. Close
N. P Draper
A. B. Mills
A. Hi. Clarke
W. Friend
A. Laver
B.hinsch
A. Boyns
Tils
E. Laycock
Wyatt
A. Blanchard
C. Taylor
Indsay
Staney
Bird
M Stewart
B. Funnell
Collyer
P. Allan
Miss. Jones
Norgate
Bradford
AS. King
Draper Street
St. Peter's Guild
Close
Draper
Laver
Lind«ay
Horton
Benge at CMA Rooms Draws Afternoon Visitors
A pleasant Tuesday afternoon bridge social at CMA rooms featured prizes for high scores. Mrs Sullivan won the top prize, Mrs Cranwell the lucky member, and Mrs Dilton the apron prize. A long list of attendees included numerous Mrs and Misses plus Messrs. O’Sullivan and Cranwell, with plans for the next session guided by Mesdames Fennell, Thomas and Jarman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CMA
Mesdames Corman
Mihlen
G. Stuart
Alt "Sullivan Wee
Mra Cranwell
Mins Eflyase
T. Burdon
TG. Dilton
Shambrook
H. Puregil
Z. Noland
de W. L'Arcy
PL King
K. White
EE Martins L. Parruypia
J. Hyde
Lott O'Meara
J. McKelver
de Shambrook
T. Manly
Thomas
J McEnerny
S&s
Babinda Junior Red Cross Meeting Highlights October Events
Babinda Junior Red Cross at State School held an October 12 meeting with a 6/10 balance. A penny concert is planned for October 3 and a coke stall for October 5. Parcels to headquarters praised. Babinda sent many items, weekly deliveries continue. The hospital visit goal and flourishing Junior Red Cross garden are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecse
Parcela
Bebinda
Babinda to stage Patriotic Day carnival proposal
A Babinda meeting approved a plan for a November 2 Patriotic Day carnival similar to a recent bush man’s carnival. Simmonds was named organizer and the Babinda mill tram line could be used. The committee urged other groups to avoid clashes and to seek Mirriwinni Hall for a dance and for Mirriwinni ladies to help organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Ugh
Apoe
McKern
W. May
Simmonds
Babi Patriotic Fund
Mirriwinni Hall
Mirriwinni
GEORGETOWN NOTES RAIL MOTOR SERVICES
Georgetown notes report changes to the Alma Den rail motor timetable, with earlier arrivals from Forsayth and faster mail service on Saturdays. A Sunday Shire Hall meeting, led by E W George, formed an Australian Labour Party branch. Donations to the British Bombing Victims Fund topped £101 7 6 with £100 wired to Brisbane. Tennis winners were Mrs G A Fagg and W Moon. runners up Miss Dorry Willcox and G Robertson. The Wattle Tennis Club hosted a successful dance. a trophy won by Mr. T Nugent was returned. An Etheridge field elder Johnny Lenane died in Mareeba hospital. Others travelling included Sloane family to Herberton, Peggy and a pupil to St Mary’s High School, and locals en route to Cairns and Croydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Alma den
Forsayth
Shire Hall
E. W. George
Australian Labour Party
Memurs
W Gas
Hugent
J. Fitzsimmons Ellingsword
Etheridge Shire
G. A Fagg
W. Moon
Dorry Willcox
G Robertson
Fage
Mrr. T Nugent
C. E .Green
T Nugent
Etheridge
Johnny Lenane
Mareeba Hospital
Sloane
Lornevale
Meese Ried Herberton
Peggy
St. Mary's High School
G. Mercer
Birmrosa
Croydon
Normanton
F. Knox
Cairns
T. Steele
Junior Red Cross Boys Surprise Party Presentation
Edmonton on Monday afternoon a group of Junior Red Cross Boys visited the homes of Mrs E Sugden and Mr Bray to present tokens of appreciation for their kindness in aiding the club. Meetings have been held at Mrs Sugden's residence who helped form the club and assisted with first aid work. Master Willie Stokes spoke for the boys and parents thanking the ladies who received a sandwich tray or dish as gifts. The boys also donated gifts to the Ambulance and other charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Red Cross
E. Sugden
Qd. Bray
Clu
Sugden
Brey Kite
Willie Stokes
Tiny Hive
Ambulance
Mesdames Sugden and
Bray Feeling
Severe Storms Cause Damage Across New Zealand
October 2 reports from Auckland describe fierce electrical storms sweeping Aur land with significant damage. Heavy rain fell across the south island and Qtira Gorge 1 blocked roads and disrupted transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Aurland
South Island
Qtira Gorge
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Tropical Theatre
Champion Value Dining
Ste
Jak
Niga Con
Kayser
Twyn Sylks
Outside
Walla
Convent Garden
H. W. Mazlins
PTY. Ltd
Cc.Z.s. Dunes
Tully Flower Show
Problem Cockatoo
Ogee
Cams
Cairins
Laiens Foity
LTB
ML Eott Oveees
Cammne
Forsayth Church
Australian Associated Press
The
Coming OF Age Party
Jessamine
South
Calina
Middleton Gardens
Town and Country
ST. John's Women's Guild
C.D.A. Bridge
Babinda Junior Red Cross
Georgetown Notes
Rail Motor Services
New Zealand
Btorma
Fcbad
Whita Bel
de Witt
HIC
Chic Fashions Salon
Reyer Orate
Sendals
Abbott Street
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