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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

6

Hollywood Knitting Star Joan Crawford Shares Skill

Joan Crawford, famed actress, reveals knitting reflexes that calm her nerves. She shows a half finished bright red sweater and explains how she knits anywhere from parties to radio sessions, often for friends and family.

Joan Crawford She Academy Ancestar Frome Ofc Miss Crawford Joan Raymond Masses Mmn Warner Brox Poumeued Maa Crawford Han Christman Helen Mayes Cleford Webb New York Crawford Misy Peters Ohio Suite University Coed Tyrone Power Pot Landa Darrell Hedy ‘Lamarr Paulette Geetard Howard “Hughes Mallionaire Bechilor Mus Peters Canton California Pretty Miss Peters Hollywood Qliet Sinead Iris Almom

Touching MGM drama on Oklahoma post in Theatrical Menu

A long review describes Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Little Mother Jim with Butch Jenkins and Frances Gifford, set on a prewar Oklahoma army post. It notes Alan Marring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans as attractions, and mentions The Shadow Returns with Rex Richmond and Barbara Raeb. The piece praises acting and the hopeful escape story amid cross‑border tensions.

Tropica Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Butch” Jenkins Amen Craig Frances Gifford Oklahoma Rex ‘Theatre Michard Benwelser Uney Tualy Wisn Freearm Ali Rane Richmond Barbara Raed

Fragmented OCR notes mix in a vague educational scene

A jumble of OCR text mentions agricultural talk, names, and performances. It hints at a school or community event with references to Mr Pronk, Norman, Brendan, May Jordan, and a lineup including orchestral and dramatic names. Content is unclear and fragmentary.

Mise Peters Hughes Essa Mim Perars University of California At Los Angeles Ohio Norman Pronk Brendan Fralian Truste May Jordon George Bernard Hoe Freedon Tranew Ty ‘Nde Ald Premmied Ey Lawin Jeane Walley Arn @harman Mmark Webers Prchestra Nel van Adibarene

FRORREN AND GRON STRAND APPEARANCES LISTED

A lengthy Australian social page notes performers and attendees linked to Strand venue events and local clubs. Names include Mrs. Hawthorn, Miss J. Lower, Mr. E Seawright, and many Brisbane and Melbourne residents among others, with bridge party highlights and age celebration details.

Frorren Mra Preser Beresidine McPherson Brisbane E. Peak Melbourne G. Barkin Bydoay Dantien J. Dougise Mim A. Mie Mra. Killens Gyi W. Dyan Min Barren Io Sie Ene Ie i Bde Ort New South Wales Ly Maiss J.B Pratt Towser Fy Rein Brey Strand Dra E Innistall F. Reid A. E ‘Munta Brisbene WL Hart Stra Mx M HS GW. Simondson Malbourne KB Mitchell Melborme M.A. Wickham Seidge QCWA Gordonvae George Totmatan Retwe Sven of Hangur E Seawright J. Lower ALE Saints

Folly mural and parade merit after supper table pageant

A scrambled OCR fragment describes a school event with bouquets, costumes, and a judging of participants. Names like Dickanaan, Elia, and Wild appear amid a list of dressed and young performers. The text also references a drummer boy Trevor Gard and others, with unclear roles and misread phrases.

Ars Bet Dremed Xcolses Trevor Gard Kevin Ed Youre Jim Robin Hood Normanly Reed Jarvis Oost Ween Kenny Ghost Bettor John Anderson Deal Raishavas Tconaricaly Gremed U Holmes

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