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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented review notes performances at the Palace Theatre Buh featuring Helen Walker and others in a 1940s style contemporary drama set in a bustling cinema district. The piece mentions direction by Dwan and a cast including George Cleveland and Urs Deu, with plot echoes of theatrical rebirth and romance amid urban bustle.
A fragmented report outlines a debut involving Plane of Ar Ree Thawte and music figure Gancer with references to Cres mt Shteetine pediaraanee word snore tetebest. It mentions Degtahual, Patel Wen, Sonal Wert, Dorald Gray, Betty Jar- Mian Satting Tonnny, Bowes, Wanda Mian, Wand Mckay, and Robert Rent in a troubled recount.
October 4 report from Edmonton describes CW.A. members hosting a pleasant evening at Cooper's Hall to welcome home Escake. Music by Corcaren Spana and Mr Breward, with prizes shared by Gregory and Tesakovich. A large attendance enjoyed dancing and socializing before the United Services Club break.
Townsville and region residents urged to note mail closing times for today and tomorrow. Precise cutoffs vary by location including Mackay Rockhampton and Normanton with restricted service hours in several towns.
The text notes confusion over Allied servicemen marrying during wartime, outlining restrictions on marriages before rationing and letters of permission. It references disciplinary actions, appeals for duty, and the process to determine eligibility for marriage amid wartime conditions.
A 100 member panel credited for SS coa5 mark with results listing many names and partial scores. Mentions include Mun McGeaty, Catchpoole, Brad ley, Tierney, Langan, Comine, Hogan, Binney, Towtie, and others. The fragmentary OCR notes various grades and figures, indicating a formal candidate results summary from a historical election or assessment.
Readable fragments indicate a bridge event this afternoon hosted by Wit A and others. Names like Norgate and Do Than appear as participants or hosts. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the item references a social gathering and a bridge game this afternoon.
The All Saint Working Society of Gordonvale held its monthly meeting at the rectory on Thursday October 4 with Dawcan presiding and about 400 members in attendance. Changes to the annual budget were discussed and confirmed by Seeger and others.
A muddled item from Atherton recounts social notices about a young couple planning to move to Victoria, with references to Mr J Stewart the postmaster and Mrs Stewart and Mrs Peters traveling to Sydney, and a message from Mrs Luxton Tolga regarding her brother Gunner OBrien. The fragmentary text mentions Merion Buckler, holiday plans, and Cairns as part of their journey.
A school event featured two maypole displays with pupils dancing around the red white and end ribbons. Winners include Dick Turpit Douglas Panton and Carmen Mita, along with groups like Two Little Girls and May Mum and Dad. Performers from local families and clubs were noted for their colorful costumes and coordinated routines.
A young boy in Yarrawon Terrace dies at Albure Hospital from alcohol poisoning after reportedly finding and drinking a bottle of wine at home. The incident occurred after he was rushed to hospital in a distressed state. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
An Innnisfail meeting chaired by J P L McGowan discussed the CUSA welfare drive for soldiers, noting room rents over £100 yearly and donations from locals funding Red Cross and War Funds. After tax balance of £276 13s 9d was reported, plans to hand funds to welfare bodies were announced and a shift to postwar activities outlined.
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