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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment surveys stage offerings and performers including Elman Wish, Donald O Connor, and various plays and venues. It mentions The Plate Theatre, Rex Theatres, and a crowd of entertainers while indicating lively show vibes and entertainment history in a disorderly catalog.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fire at the Tivol theatre in Sydney on September 1. A serious incident is hinted with an investigation, mentions of a woman and a man, and possible references to witnesses or officials, but the damaged text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered radio and stage listings, names, and broadcast notes. It includes references to National Radio, a 179 news line, and items like “Unadvet Mysterie e a the World sieruius Disappearances” plus various theatre and music mentions.
Fragmentary report from Port Douglas notes local events and people including theatre, dining, tourism, and family updates. Mentions Pim, Tay An, Sir Maskell, Philip Crestrom Notere, Noam, Jasves Sr, and households near the Mouse Motel. Lacking clear dates or outcomes, it sketches daily activities and visits across the region.
A community dance event featured prizes and entertainment. Notable winners included Jane Whiting and Barbara, with performances from Senora Montgonery and Father Bob Lewis noted among attendees. The Amihama dors' band provided music while volunteers donated refreshments and supper.
An entertaining and successful children's dance and fancy dress program occurred at Coopers Hall on Friday night October 28. A large crowd of children, parents and well wishers enjoyed the Grand March, dancing, and songs led by Rev Father Huot. Music was by Mr F Devitt and Miss Marge Devitt, with light refreshments served and prizes awarded to performers including Memianies O'Meara Sunn and Bradford and Miss Beith Pains.
AWAS members formed a vital support within the Australian Women's Army Nurse Corps. They serviced and moved vehicles from Albany to Sydney and Melbourne to Bandiana, handling engines, batteries, and tyre checks. In one day at Ryde they moved 174 vehicles across 1998 miles, with sections totaling 20 drivers under an SWAS corporal.
The passage presents garbled whispers about kissing and beauty, mentioning individuals like Elenaneth and Elizabeth and discussing youth and cosmetics. It reads as a fragmented, overheard excerpt focused on comparing ages and applying face powder to look younger.
The notice describes face powder products including Creme Charmosan and Binarn in small 1/3 and 2/6 tubes. It states they are sold everywhere with variants like Racha relia and Sus Tan STA FOR HOURS, inviting broad distribution over hours.
Fragmentary dispatches describe troops from the West Virginia Wilth Held Regiment sailing from Calbaa to Australia via Manila. The report notes prisoner exchanges and movements of forces toward Australia as tensions rise ahead of conflict with Japan.
October 20 notes recount local residents visiting Atherton from Emu Plains and Thessbury. Mr and Mrs Glanville Masmey, Mr and Mrs Groooe, and friends visit. George Draneh returns from Brisbane with Len and Vicar, ex-prisoners of war. Archie MacFarlane and Moses coer arrive home after years as POWs. Rex Walker spends weekend at the Court House, Pamela Alls from St Mary’s, Herberton attends family time, Mrs Eric Muir and son Townard arrive from Barcaldine, Arthur Leinaler leaves in the White Car. Liza Humphrey and Tom Lacing with son Albert holidaying in Allerton before returning to Sydney.
The Red Cross sewing room assists in urgent prisoner of war relief efforts. Volunteers work on simple garments and dressing gowns to meet wartime shortages. The program expands to provide essential items while support for returning prisoners remains a priority.
The St Peters Women’s Guild held its monthly meeting at St Peter’s Church in North Carlton with Mrs A Davies presiding. Plans for the next gathering and social events were discussed, including a forthcoming party and a celebration at St George Club.
Bridge was played in the St Johns Club room Friday evening with Mesdames A Boyne B Draper W Rees A Mills serving supper. The top score went to Mr Paul and Mrs Jenkins and the hidder number to Mrs Sonder. Hostesses for the next bridge are Mesdames Rake G Sone and H F Terry.
Closing times listed for multiple offices and lines across regions including Mulligan Recford Olm alan Wolfram Sonktown Merinéa Sam Tedlonna South Tilly Mowata Om and Mackay Farman. Timings show Wednesday and Tuesday windows with early morning slots and special services noted.
A disrupted OCR fragment lists assorted names and roles including Zak, Sul, Revemgerr, Mr Ld. Emery, Chemyt, Tully, and references to a Gh Horaber context. The legibility is poor and no clear event or action is stated.
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