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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1946

Page

7

Tropical Theatre Presents Whimsical Week of Screen Comedies

Tropical Theatre screens Barry Sullivan II in a varied bill featuring Don Juan de Marcos and The Thrills at the Palace Theatre. Joan Blondell and Phil Stivers star in a riotous Five Graves to Cairo spoof while Shady Lacy with Coburn Simms and Paige offers light romance. Eve Knew Her Apples and Thousands Cheer are also showcased with music by Jose Hurb’s orchestra. Family events and refreshments occupy Rex Theatre and the Gacrone fairground with gifts and attractions for Christmas shoppers.

Palace Theatre Waliam Benaix Don Suan Quiliigag Century-Fox Lars On Joan Blondell Phu Stivers Charles Coburn Ginny Simms Robert Paige Ene Vanstreheim Erwin Rommel Paramount Cairo Franchot Tone Anne Baxter William Wue Traction Ann Miller Dioplass Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Rex Kathryn Grayson Parmang Yous Jose Hurb John Boles Colonel Janes Gene Kelly Kathryn Yall Boies Mary

National Radio Schedule Highlights from October 17, 1946

Radio listings show programs across morning to night including News and Women a Session, Sugar Lands of the World, The Country Hour, Cabaret feature, French for Schools, Eye-witness Account Lunch Adjournment Scores England at Perth, Evensong from St Pauls Melbourne, and Wilfrid Thomas Show with Pirie Street Methodist Choir conducted by Norman Chinner.

D. Tooth B.B.C England Perth St. Paul's Cathedral Melbourne Wilfrid Thomas Australis Piriestreet Methodist Choir Norman Chinner George Evans

Japanese goods to be shown in New York by US firm

German and Japanese goods mainly toys and Christmas ornaments will be displayed in New York soon by a US commercial company subsidiary of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Imports arranged with the State and War Departments and military occupation authorities.

Washington New York United States Commercial Company Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Be Beautiful Square Those Shoulders Exercise Guide

A vintage style column urges readers to correct posture with at home workouts for rounded shoulders. It describes standing and seated moves, arm swings, neck tilts, and repeated cycles to pull the shoulders back, keep spine aligned, and improve carriage.

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Debutantes Ball Differs In Atterton Shire Hall

The Women's Auxiliary hosted a debutantes ball in Shire Hall last Friday with debutantes, led by pages Geoffrey Fitchett and David Blakey, presented to Miss Edna Sherrin the queen. Numerous young ladies wore frocks from net over satin to early Victorian styles and carried floral posies as the Ambassadors Orchestra provided music for dancing.

Atherton Shire Hall Geoffrey Fitchett David Blakey Joan Long McGrath Edna Sherrin Jean Stewart Esma Power Joan Nothling E. Nothling Beverley Andrew W. Andrew Audrey Neilson F. J. Neilson Maud Ingram J. Ingram Georgette Joan Ann Grensill Erin Currie J. Currie Valerie Nothting E. Nothli A. Errey Mise Joy Brrey Mr. Fitchett Seas Ervn No City Evelyn Pavey Gordon Dolan Monte Carlo Thelma Johns Tan MacLean the Debutanes Mastere Noel Weare Dark Currie Barry Keen Ian Agnew Blakes Michael Waters Jan MacLean Alan Errey Steele Fitchett

YOUNGER SET MEETING NOTES AT CAIRNS

At the Cairns meeting of the Younger Set of the C W A Miss D Huddy reported funds from Saturday and discussed parcels for Britain A publicity officer was elected J Hunter to chair the sub committee formed with S OConnell H ODonnell M Svendsen and T Ryan The monthly testing date moved to the first Tuesday and NJ McGrath became vice president Mrs Wham was invited to act as supervisor with her consent sought through a letter to the parent branch

C.W.A Cairns D. “Huddy Britain D. Ruddy Koch J. Hunter Rockhampton G. Baden Brisbane Atherton Tee Hunter S. O'Connell H. O'Donnell M Svendsen See le Mire R. O'Donnell Ste| Srath Wham Wham Hag

Mossman CWA Monthly Meeting Report October Notes

The October 9 Mossman CWA meeting in the Ced room, led by Mex EB OBrien, welcomed Mrs. S pice and Mrs. Lo Prince. Treasurer’s balance shown, payments approved, Christmas hospital fund to be provided, and plans noted for a division meeting in early November plus a bridge party and cakes for Women’s Institutes in England.

Mossman CWA Ced J Obrien S Pice Lo Prince New Hospital Bucharan J Wide Anotal Tate Mrasman Partie Club Sonu Geinwaten Te Ujauiok Ute Pasate Douglas Shire Brien Mra Fallon Mra Fallon, and Icky Oor Number By Mrs. J. Adair Trome Bln We Women's Institutes England

California Court Grants Custody Order in U4 Custody Case

In San Francisco on October 13, the California district court awarded custody to the mother after considering a dispute over leaving the state with a child. The Juvenile Court proceedings centered on guardianship and temporary restraint while a permanent arrangement is discussed.

San Francisco California Pene Ing & Settiement

Passengers and officials travel and arrivals noted at Cairns

The Cairns report lists ANA flights bringing passengers to Brisbane and Cairns yesterday including Mrs D and Master O'Brien, Mr and Mrs Duncan, Messrs Beattie and Cleall sworn as Justices of the Peace at Cairns Court House, and various travelers named with occupations and origins. Additional notes cover transfers, duties, and upcoming travel plans among CPS staff and visiting officials.

Brisbane ANA Mexdames F. G. Jones F. Bale I. Nommo Lloyd and Infant Master O'Brien Manes N. Taylor J McGregor A. C. Lehnan Cairns T. Duncan W. Toepfer Mesdames "Wolfe L. Wass Cairns Court House L. Moore Henry C. Christie Citixe Printers Pty Camberwell Melbourn Frank Gunn Melboure Dave Hamill Cairn and District P. J. Higgins Higgins Innisfail Bundaberg R. J. Armanaran Towns- Vile CPS Kanata A. G. Very Klaga/P PD Parker Gordon-vale Mr Parker State Service Union Mackay Parker V Cyanagh Rockhampton

Farewell events mark Bull couple departure from Cairns

A round of farewell gestures began Tuesday as Far Northern Theatres directors hosted Mr and Mrs Bull at the hotel to mark their imminent departure for the south. Cairns progress praised by Chairman W Smith and board members. Mrs Baze, a guest of the Women’s College of the University of Queensland, arrives in Cairns Saturday. She plans to tour Tahiti and Queensland towns before returning via Townsville and Mackay. Cairns Red Cross meets Monday in City Council Chambers.

Bull Wides Hotel Wih Far Northern Theatres Pty Ltd Mun Freda Baye Els Women’ College The University of Queensland Cairne Southerra Rim Hides Hotel Mise Baze Tahieland Carnstar Townsville Townsville Brishave Maryborough Cairns Mis Australian Red Cross Society

Marriage by phone not legal in Boston

AAP dispatch from New York reports Boston officials refuse to recognize a telephone marriage between Ruby Mitchell and Howard Aufderheide. The couple, who wed by long distance, faced a $100 bond before land arrival and planned two anniversary celebrations. The ceremony occurred July 18 local and Australian dates. Rochester, New York hosted related events and celebrations.

Boston New York United Press Uvery Rose Mitchell Howard ‘Aufderhelde Abunisesota United States Australia Rochester

Malanda CWA reports progress and fundraising drive

The Malanda CWA branch met at the lounge Hotel with over 60 members and guests attending. President Atherton praised the division’s leadership while reporting member growth to 69, fundraising for a new nurse’s rest room, and plans to build a clinic in Massada.

Malanda Malania Ranch Qcw.a T. Y. Bonar Cleminson Atherton Massada Ther Brancher England Christinae Rogete Wien Bauer Bern Atherton Hospital Rockhampton Maa Klinene Nira Wiemers Mollingswurits Obramunaem Mra. Bailey Art Felary Mire Paweey Senta Mire B. Rognan Helmes Waren W Dokeon and Stra Law Butcher

DARDANELISN PROBLEM LIKELY TO BE SETTLED

Ankara radio reports British and American representatives conferred with the Turkish government during the day about the Dardanelles crisis. London dispatches say Britain and America are coordinating on all negotiation aspects as talks continue.

London Ankara Radio Eilish Omens Thaiing Briain Americ Dardanelies

Closed shop unions not to be forced in government bids

Government rejects drive to enforce closed shop on unions. Trade unions oppose mandatory membership on government contracts, arguing it undermines worker choice. Negotiations continue as the dispute tests breakaway unions and the role of unions in public sector procurement.

London Delober Vie Tor Goa Mhowad

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