Golden Boy and Those High Grey Walls at Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre presents Golden Boy a stirring drama featuring William Holden and Barbara Stanwyck in a tale of a boxer torn between quick success and a better life. The program also includes the dramatic These High Grey Walls with Connolly as a country doctor jailed over a medical creed. Supporting roles feature Onslow Stevens Ire Meredith and Faul Fis among others with a sport short and box plan at theatre phone 2224.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Himerlf
Tatty
William Holden
Barbara Stanwyck
Avena Moan
Adolphe the Collet
Teniou
Joseph Caller
Lee J. Cobb
Sam Levene
Edward Brophy
Connolly
Onslow Stevens
Ire Meredith
Faul Fis
Bernard Nedell
Circus Capers and Gangland Drama at Tropical Theatre
At the Circus features the Marx Brothers in a fast paced comedy with a circus backdrop. Harpo Groucho and Chico perform musical bits amid acrobats and animals led by Kenny Baker Florence Day Arden Margaret Dumont and Nat Pendleton. Wolf of New York stars Edmund Lowe Rose Hobart James Stephenson Jerome Cowan and William Demarest in a crime drama with suspense and romance. The pair play as a double bill at the Tropical Theatre with a Gaumont British War showcase expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx Brothers
Ewig Rie Corcus
Grouche
Harpo
Chich
Chice
Arpan Pang
Marxes
Kenny Baker
Florence Rieve Arden
Margaret Dumont
Nat Pendleton
Wolf
New York
Edmund Lowe
Rose Howvart
Lowe
Miss Hobart
James Stephenson
Jerome Cowan
William Demarest
Maurice Murphy
Gaumont
Plaza Theatre presents Swing Sister Swing and Secret Enemy
Tonight at the Plaza Theatre features Swing Sister Swing with Ken Murray Johnny Downs Kathryn Kane and others plus Boris Karloff and Igaret Lindsay in Secret Enemy. The program includes new music and dances with Baltimore Bubble as a central plot and a cast including Murrayne Truex and Quillan. Also listed are Cinesound News Going Places and musical shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Theatre Tonight
Ken Murray
Johnny Downs
Kathryn Kane
Eddie Juillan
Ernest Truex
Edna Sedgewick
Nang Bryant
Ted Weems
Mwio
Baltimore
Downs
Miss Kane
Quillan
Murrayne & Broadway
Truex
Boris Karloff
Igaret Lindsay
Ich
Alles
Germany
Bruce Lester
Holmes Herbert
Leonard Mudie
Cinesound
Glideway Skating Rink Donated for Cairns Patriotic Fund Carnival
Cairns trustee benefit carnival will be held on a Wednesday in mid October with admission priced as advertised. Proprietor Mr C H Flanagan of Glideway Skating Rink Cairns again offers onewleatin equipment for the event to aid the Cairns Patriotic Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Flanagan
Glideway
Cairns
Cairns Patrotic Fond
Tribute to Dad Tate Soble Senior of the Cars Aquatic Club
Obituary honors Dad Tate Soble Sr known as Dad for his long service to the Cars Aquatic Club from 1910 onward. He led Red Cross workshop work during WWI, managed club facilities, raised funds, and helped build the new boat house after a cyclone. A devoted member who became rear commodore and later life member, his legacy endures in the club’s grounds and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatin
Ded
Epert
Perensane
Elu Vet
Red Cross Equipment
Carns
Owcowices
Abbott Steert
Manly
Owas
Dad
Hum Will Alwave Rerwernter
Jim
Aice
Tooth Atom
Ter
Bien
Fife
PeXtion
Offee
Sie
Lie Club
Howe
Cyclone
Vse
Commodore Dean
Foreenan
Townsville
Bowen
Brisbane
Snart
Detming
Vale
Starr Bowkett Societies appoint agents for Innisfail and Mossman
The Cairns Starr Bowkett Societies announce agents be set in Innisfail and Mossman to collect contributions, saving members remittance trouble. They plan a further 2100 pounds in free of interest loans and urge Groups 4 and 6 to pay up to date to be eligible for ballots. The £60 ballot for Group 6 occurs Friday November 15, and early payments ensure participation as demand for Group 6 shares remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Starr Bowkett
Innisfail
Mossman
Group 6
Pam
Brawl at Jappon Vale Court Case Over Bodily Harm
In Nipponvale on September 11 1940 Nazareth Gauci farmer testified at Circuit Court that Peter Micallef and a gang attacked him with a bar and knife while cutting cane on Cini and Zammitt farms. Witnesses described threats and yelling before police inquiry led to the Crown withdrawing the charges and the accused being discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Micallef
Yeaterday
RB. J. Douglas
Japponvale
Nazareth Gauei
Gauel
J. P. Quinn
Crown
R. Cormack
R.L. Arnett
Lonisfail
Secused
A. F. Hird
Tanisfail
Innisfail
Gauei
Cini
Cottar
Ganel
Cory Seriong
Ganei
Zammitt's
Snid
Iine
Cin
Gaudeaid Ne
Ravel
Gaue
Peter
Accus
Cormack
Vou
Turing
Birkwood
Zammitt
Nazaret Gauci
Geetieeg
Repiener
Fosarm
View
Witnems
Cine Farm
Euitenne Eine
Witlees
God
Alan Ieee
Cim
Sam Ton
Opr
Diggers Building Fund Carnival Planned In Innisfail
A composite committee formed to stage a carnival for the Diggers Bathtime Fund met in Innisfail on October 22. Johnstone Shire Council granted Memorial Park for part of the event. street stalls will run morning, park carnival afternoon, streets at night. November 16 set as the carnival date with a procession and involvement from local clubs, chambers, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT McNamee
L. M. Smith
EB Campbell
Rodj Oes
G. R. Blair
M A. Vandeleur
Mathews
A. Willey
G. F. Hudson
E. M. Trower Tressurer
Memorial Park
Johnstone Shire
Balfe
Hack
Sherrington
F.a.c.b
Innisfail Golf Club
Johnstone
Morting
C.D.A
Red Cross Link
M. Trower
Mexican scrap iron plans revealed in Mexico City
Australian Associated Press reports Mexico City on October 22 that Merico appears set to scrap iron for the Allied Purchasing Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Merico Ja
Alled Purchasing Commission
Town and Country Updates From Cairns Mail Train Movements
Mrs Munro and Mrs Short were passengers for Home Hill on yesterday’s mail train. Postmaster Dempaey's move from Atherton to Cootamundra sees him depart south with Mrs Dempaey, while H T Byrne leaves Yun naborra for Atherton to act as fort toanter there. McKeeman of Gordon Vale joins the A J Corporation accounts branch and heads to Brisbane with Mrs McKeeman. he is a known farmer and former secretary to the Northern District Racing Association. Alf men returning from Cairns tour include Atkinson Carr Hanson Jones and Jenkinson, with Lanskey bound for Townsville on yesterday’s mail. Sergeant Pilkington of Brisbane returned south after a Cairns visit on police business. Mrs Ray Hides visits Cairns while her husband serves at Parramatta Park. Mr and Mrs A J Wordsworth announce their son Cartiale has been promoted to captain and in command of G Company at Redbank, following long service with Mulgrave Mill Pty Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Munro
Mra. V. Short
Home Hill
Ir.t. J. Dempaey
Atherton
Cootamundra
N.E.W
Yeaterdev
SN. MccKeeman
Gordonvale
A.J
Brisbane
McKeeman
Northern Dnatriet Racing Association
Alf
Spest
Cairns
Pts
A. Atkinson
R. Carr
Hanson
Jones and
Jenkinson
Minsoa Lanskey
Townaville
F. Pilkington
Ray Hides
Parramatta Park
A. J. Wordsworth
Cartiale
G Company
Redbank
Wordsworth
Mulgrave Mill Pty. Co
Amer
Passengers Traveled on Cairns Flights report details
Passenger lists from Cairns show travelers aboard the Airlines of Australia Stinson plane Grafton captained by Pollock and co pilot Jings at 6 0 am with Waugh Hatfield and RB Waugh bound for Townsville and Wilkine of Brisbane. Hoplion traveled to Townsville on the Grafton in the afternoon. Noon flights carried G A Rigby Townsville Cairns W M Hawton and Misa Vause Townsville Cairns. Late afternoon arrivals from Townsville included L C Ball A Mr Gilvray and M O Sullivan. Dragon Plane from the Gulf run piloted by Cohen carried Mrs N J Raisin Normanton and Mrs Foley Georgetown to Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Airlines of Australia
Misa T. Vause
Townssville
Townsville
Messrs
L. C. Ball
A. MrGilvray
M. O'Sullivan
FL Cohen
Gulf Run
Mra
N. J. Raisin
Normanton
Mra. Foley
Georgetown
C D A Bridge And Knitting Circle Sees Large Turnout
A large attendance of ladies gathered at St. Monica's Club Rooms on Tuesday afternoon for the C D A Bridge and Knitting Circle and afternoon tea hosted by Mesdames R P McDonald D Grogan and T Manly. Winners included Mrs Armstrong for high score with Mrs Johnston and Mrs May taking the other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica's Club
R. P. McDonald
D. Grogan
T. Manly
Mra. Armstrong
M. Johnston
Mra. E. May
Mesdames A. D. Shambrook
A. Maunder
M. Lyons
G. TH. Thomas
Donovan
T. McLean
AT. O'Sullivan
J. Shambrook
P. Dossetto
Eo Maas
T. Sider
T. G. Dillon
E. May
E. PL
Anderson
A. Scott
L. Amies
FL Cahill
Mo Manski
Armstrong
HW. Gilbert
Brisbane
A. Dickson
Foler
J. Torpy
H. Power
FE Hoakina
Willmett
F. Thompasen
J Te Boom
I. Miller
W. Turner
Podlew
LG. O'Meara
J. WL Kelly
M. Barrett
K. Whithy
G. Madden
M. Ellis
MM. Parrogin
F. Mullina
M. Bon
Bombing Victims Fund Donations Reported
Donations to the Bombing Victims Fund are tallied with amounts from Mr. R. Eddleston and Miss Mona Knell among contributors. The total to date reaches £1525 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackoontenered Ab
R. Eddleston
Misa
Onine Knell
Lake
Lake Barring
Rvmon
Charguim Atudion
Cairns Patriotic Fund Receives Donations
Donations to the Cairns Patriotic Fund total to date including contributions from Mr. McKensie and staff and Rev G Mes with proceeds from a Warramatta Park concert. Donations may be left at the Cairns City Council Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Patriotic Fund
Flanagan
Es McKensie
G. Mes
Warramatta Park
G. K. Comino
Cairns City
Local ledger of payments and donors totals 127 pounds 3 shillings
A long OCR list records numerous individuals and businesses with small monetary pledges or payments. Totals show overall receipts amounting to 127 pounds 3 shillings, including Ravenshoe groups, charities, and local shop names, with many entries for Mrs and Mr residents.
Thornburgh College Cadet Corps First Camp Experience
Thornburgh College Senior Cadet Corps held its first military camp near Charters Towers with over four members under Captain KP Jacobs and two lieutenants. Cadets marched from the college on Saturday to Hughenden road, set up a camp, posted orders, and conducted air raid and tactical exercises. The weekend featured counter attacks, sentry screens, religious observances, first aid training, and a planned longer camp to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburgh College
KP. Jacobs
Charters Towers
Carey
Hughenden
No. 2
No. 1
H.Q
No. 7
Eniny
R. Park
Nenod Ea
Miower
Werore
W. G Maweee
Adn
Camn
Gordonvale Donation Records for Relief Fund Total
Contributions toward the Gordonvale and Diatriet Air Roia Relief fund include Ida W L Auld 10/ Mia A W Michel 11/. Mr Althous concert (Babinda) 10/4/11. FP McDermott CW Gordonvale branch 2. O Neil Worthington 1. G Jrovanili 11. O Vacca 1/1. L Poppi 1/1. P and M White 1/1. Mendova 1 1. Andertini 1/1. Rose and oelke 1/1. Anonymong 10/9. total to date 8/11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvalé
Diatriet Air Roia Relief Fund
Ida
Mia A. W. Michel
Althous
Babinda
McDermott
Gordonvale
O'Neil OY
Worthington S
G. Jrovanili
Ravenshoe Contributions to Bomb Victims Appeal Fund
List of residents and businesses in Ravenshoe district donating to the Berth Bombing Victims Appeal Fund. Contributions from numerous individuals and firms across Ravenshoe, Herbertonshire, Birmingham, and surrounding areas are recorded with varied sums, including notable amounts from local names such as C. Bartlett, W. Cameron, E. Daniels, and F. Campbell, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Mre. Butcher
Mr. Hewick
E. Blakeney
Mr Beckham
Mr. and
Mra
Birmingham
C. A. Bartlett
Wd. Ben
F. C. Blakeney
Leo Berk
W. J. Cameron
W. J Cameron
A. Cameron
E Corcoram
J. Corcoran
Mr. W. Oj
Carrick
A. Canfield
D Craig
L. Carrick
F. Churchyard
J. Corbit
Mrs. Cummings
Mra. Co. K. Caesar
Mra. Condon
Jim Girle
R.G. Chioe
Fo AL Free
A. W. G. Gardiner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Palace Theatre
Golden Boy
Frank
Tropical Theatre
Wolf of
Fanaa F
Hall
Madge
Gfat
Splendid
Manchester
H. W. Mazlins
PTY. Ltd
Plaza Theatre
Swing
Slater
Secret Enemy
Cairns Ambulance Brigade
Trinity Beach
Double Island
Ambulance Brigade
Mise Betty Errington
4CA
Bert Foy
D. Jones
W. Houston
Les Wright
Cairne and
Etty Bay
Aquatic Dance Palais
Toright
Geo. Etene
The
Aquatic
Jim Gowaniick
Skating For
Patriotic Fond
Tate John Soble Snr
Starr Bowrett
Nolle Frobequi
T. J. Cotter
Enomatail
Gane
Con Hespatel
Wise
Carmack
Gari Ie
Diggers’ Building Fund
Australian Associated Press
Town and Country
AIR Travellers
C.D.A. Bridge and Knitting Circle
J. McAlister
Wl McConnel
McKeering Bros
J McMillan
J. A. McNellie
Muss Newman
O. E. Norman
Mr. Aml
N. Nicol
A Newman
E. P. Owen
K. Oswald
Orange W. Pear
Mra. Stet
Mrs. Sweeney
C. A. Skarrett
Skene Brothers
W. J. Stewart
Brancombe
Skellern
D. Smith
Mre. C. Tunnie
C. Tunnie
E. B. Tienerman
R. E. Turner
W. Trevorrow
E Thomas
BR. Techumcs
J Turner
B. Tapp
Harry Thomas
Mra. Voigt
A. Williams
Walker Smith
E Williama
J Walker
J. Walker
A. Watson
E. B. Withersoon
Rog Witherspoon
A. Witherspoon
T R. Webber
Senior Cadet Corps
Athole Stewart
London
J. Moynaban, Calens
Hollywood
Lux
Jantzen
KELLY
Seader
Price
Jantzen Plaid
Gandals
Abbott St
Gordonvale Donatione
Ravenshoe
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