Tropical Theatre Shows and Broadway Nights Dazzle Audiences
The Tropical Theatre features a packed program with popular acts and new film stars driving crowds, including Dick Marlow, Jos Bentley, and David Farrar. In New York Broadway items and classic films like The Major and the Minor headline, while regional theatres present Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Manty June Haver productions. Local venues like the Hibernian Hall host dances and community entertainment with a mix of modern and old-time performances.
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Dick Marlow
Jos Bentley
Inez
David Farrar
Bax Theatre
Pocket
Lve
Tome
America
Streethearye
Broadway
Gayest Evans
Demon Bunyan
Nex Theatre
Century-Fox
Manty
June Haver
Dickete
Erect K Ball Americas Crealest
St of Aetna
Paramount
Ray
Milara
Gier
Pro
Rita Johason
Robert Bechler
Lynn
Ginger
Lela Rogers
New York
Paslpepr Atorey
Robert Bench
Hibernian Hall
Lake Street
Joe McKennie
Innisfail Lodge Investiture Ceremony Recalls Past Masters
October 9 ceremonies marked the installation of officers at Innisfail Masonic Lodge Tanistall. Attendees noted the Master, officers including W Bro M C Hutching, SW B Coxon, JW C J Putland, and other appointees Absent or unlisted, with a ceremonial banquet following the investiture and traditional Masonic toasts.
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Innisfail
Ean Oie
Pete Er
Tanistall Masonic
LPM
W. Bro
C Hutching
B. Coxon
C. J. Putland
F. Harling
A. F Moody
J. Arch Wolff
LS Rawlins
Rear Brook
Bite Feene Jungert
Peden
A. L. Ladbrok
G. Hyslop Tyler
A . Sheppeard
National Radio Schedule from October 11 1946
Radio timetable lists programs across the day on 4QN and 4AT including News Women session English broadcast by FW Radcliffe Team Work The Grouping of Words The Country Hour Music Through Movement Spoken English Verte and i Sporting Session Tavern ABC Dance Band Over to Youth and Science Talk by De S W Penny.
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FW. Radcliffe
Miss Cecini
Verte and i Sporting Sexsio Tavern
ABC
Egon Petr
Planet
de S. W. Penny
Rationing Savings Reported by London Minister
The Minister for Food Mr J Shaches reports a ten week program saved 214000 tons of food. The notice notes reduced consumption and lower burden on housing costs as part of wartime measures.
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London
J. Shaches
Magic in W colour tones for lifelike skin
In a vivid pitch for Charmaxant face powder, claims of magic colour tones and uncanny realism promise youthful glamour and radiant skin. The copy asserts timeless appeal for all ages, with the product delivering a gleam and smooth tone in every box.
Discovery of Roast Pork in Early Tales
A fragmentary narrative recounts a boy named Sion or Sion of the Agen and his father as they discuss roast pork. The tale describes the boy tasting pork for the first time, the sensory appeal of smell and flavor, and his misadventures with fire and consumption as he imitates roasting. The text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear names.
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China
Borbo
Eanti- Barnes
Ingrafiern
Port Douglas Notes On Local Life And Science
Port Douglas residents and visitors share weekend travels to Atherton Cairns and Cairns Bay as local community events unfold. A report on early 20th century tissue culture advances references experiments with chick embryos revealing potential immortality in cultured cells. Social notices cover euchre and bridge winnings and a Port Douglas Progress Association meeting discussing water supply prospects and town improvements.
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Reale Carrel
Port Douglas
Court House
Besch Turralls
R Prost
W. Blewart
Mowman
Peak
Brisbane
Calmlna Train Voyage and Local Social Notices
Fragmented text notes people traveling by train and plane to Calmna Townsville and Cairns, mentions visits by E Davies Gwen Cow, D Baldwin and others, hotel stays in Cooktown, and society planning for a Women's College fundraiser. Mentions QueenslandVacuum Oil manager visiting Callar, and a City Council gathering with an apology from the mayor. Also references Miss Bate and CWA activities and a proposed street-wall dance plan.
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Doug
Calmna
E. Davies
Gwen Cow
Mn AL
Ana. Bourne
Brin
Role Ei Browning
Baldwin
Chert
B.A. Foord
Townsville
Thompson
G. D. Maddock
Marti Buford
Cooktown
Pamengera
G. Collins
A’ Moffatt
Meurs
W. Diery
D. French
W. Glover
D. Waldby
Atherton
Mall
Hides Hotel
Queensland
Vacuum Oil Co. Ltd
E. A Wyle
Mr. Foster
Callar
Women's College
Miss Bate
Ealege Bulding
Ald. W. A. Col
Cairns
Esliere
Mise Bage
Mesdames P. Anthony
L. Archibald
WA. Miller
J. R
Warner
Wna
Mise Bane
Op Citzens
CWA
Seta
THINGS HAPPEN FAST IN HOUSTHOOD HOLLYWOOD UP
Alan Young discusses radio work and acting careers moving from Canada to New York. He explains aiming for natural, relatable characters and notes early writing duties and salary, plus upcoming film projects with Fox. He and sister Harriet created dramatic radio sketches in Vancouver before moving to Toronto and New York.
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Alan Young
1 Broadcasting Company US
Young
Marge
Fox
Alsa
Harriet
Vancouver
Radio
Toronto
New York
Choral Society Cairns Faces Legal Action Over Funds
Owing to a dispute a deputy conductor fined, the Choral Society Cairns faced internal trouble last week. The issue centers on unspent funds and accountability, with members reportedly sued over a matter tied to Mr Teale and conduct of the society's finances.
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Cairns
Teale
Babinda C.W.A. Counger Set Expenditure Queries
A fragmentary report notes expenses recorded as £110 7s and the audit of accounts. Riesdrick Ltd asks if objections arise to building a 4 shed to house dairy machinery. Announcem and other details reference housing and potential facilities.
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Counger
Riesdrick Ltd
Building Loans Advances Approved in Local Office
Building loans and advances were approved as reported by the local office. The action follows a sequence of approvals and indications of funds for ongoing construction and property development projects. Deputy officials noted steady demand and supportive measures for home and commercial building plans.
Round the World Rietes as Wotan Voyages Across Skies
In a concise dispatch, a linked fleet of airships named Round the World travels to distant ports. The mission signals bold aviation progress, with Wotan the lead aeronaut cited among pioneering crews and routes stretching beyond familiar skies.
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Tropical Theatre
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Agen
Charles Lamb
Notts Howe
Torah
Hus
Oxan
Naturalists’ Club
S. Comish
Betty Cummingett
Galen
Roy
Siewert
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Viel
T. Aanthornser
Mowbray
E Robbins
J. J. Robbins
Fieei
Ertheur
Atesiett
Nestea
NagaRoe Bettany
W. Ashween
M. MrAuliffe
Ance Mott
Aimarte
Polidays
Lumler
Fle
Jg.a
Eaocress Meeting
Chun
Tay
Mixx
Shedy
Tors
Port Prisuf
R.A. Keble
FOS
Haxicns Museum
Port Phillip Bay
Sorrento
Housthood
Choral Society
Anil Aires
Om Toys
Eretoyt
Reiets
Stecetee Sn
Em. Shields
McCormick
Deering
Sheridan Street
Advanture & Motor Service
Sydney Turner
Abbott-streat
P.O. Boa
Kelly
SIPC
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