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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1945

Page

4

Seventh Dram at Palace and Other Films Featured

A Palace Theatre program highlights The Seventh Dram portraying escape from a concentration camp with Spencer Tracy as George Hessler and Signe Hasso as a key ally. Also shown are newsreels and a Canberra war film detailing Australian troops in action. Plaza Theatre screens Magnificent Obsession with Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor, plus a Three newer shorts program featuring Bing Crosby and Mischa Auer with supporting acts.

Yesteroes Spencer Tracy Tracy George Hessler Lovely Signe Hasso Anzece Palace Theatre Australia Commonwealth Canberra Sta Navy Irene Dunne Robert View Plaza Theatre Miss Dunne Tayior New York Virginia Charles B Betty Furness Henry Armetta Iusic East Side Bingo Crosby Biondel Ree Bing Joan Mischs Auer Cn-Stars Auer Sandy Crosby Irene Hervey C Aubrey Smith Bing Joan Mischa Tre Falcon Onn Tom Conway Ross Hale Bon Douglas Robert Taylor Charles Butterworth Betty Furniss

Sisters of Mercy Fete Planned At St Moriea Grounds

Arrangements are underway for a fete at St Moriea grounds to benefit the Sisters of Mercy. Stalls sold, fancy goods, sweets, toys, second-hand gifts, vegetables, cakes, teas, ice cream, and refreshments. There will be a raffle hoopla and dancing, with special patronage expected for the Sisters.

Barbon's Follies Moves to Tunis ia for Six Night Run

After nearly three weeks in Cairne the Popular Company visits Tunis ia for a six night engagement starting Monday. A complete programme change to two nights Tuesday and a Salute to Variety on Friday and Saturday follows. The grand farewell Saturday features a commercial rest night with popular sketches from the season. Seats available at Craime's Central News agency.

Barton's Follies Cairne Tunisia Craime

Bran proves a top bulk food for health and taste

Food authorities cite bran as a highly satisfying bulk food because it resists breakdown in the system. Kellogg's All-Bran is promoted as 100 percent bran in a tasty cereal form, described as a safe and pleasant way to keep the system in good working order.

Kellogg's Aix Queensland

Night in Fairyland at Trocadero Ballroom

The Trocadero Ballroom plans a lavish scene with a grand Night in Fairyland theme. Patrons will be treated to a magic atmosphere featuring ornate decor and a featured risqué centerpiece as part of the event.

Dunst Sophia the Trocadere Haltrom Fairyland

Roll of Honour driver J Millwood dies in POW camp

Mrs M Millwood of 5 Enni Terrace Red Hill learns her husband Driver Jack Millwood has died of illness in a prisoner of war camp in Thailand on October 4 13. He was captured in Malaya during the war.

Mre M. Millwood Eni Terrace Red Hill Tully Jack Millwood Illessin Thailand Malaya

France Obtains Large Loan From United States

Reuters reports that the United States granted France a long term loan of 162.5 million pounds to cover the end of lend-lease and to bolster economic recovery. A similar arrangement is said to exist between France and Canada.

London Reuters Parte United States France Canada

Break to Health with Kellogg’s All-Bran Advice

The piece urges steady routine to stay well and avoid jumpiness. It touts Kellogg’s All-Bran as a natural aid for regularity and fitness, warning against insufficient bulk in modern diets and its effect on internal muscles.

Missing child feared in Gol Gol Creek search

Sydney police report a missing girl case after August 13. Millions of gallons drained from Gol Gol Creek to aid the search, with detectives believing foul play possible. Creeks are being pumped for irrigation and hundreds join the hunt along the three mile length.

Sydney Ee ‘Alerie Ag Well Cesar Hicen Wales

Meeting of Women’s Organisations at Cairns

A meeting gathers representatives from local women’s groups in Cairns to discuss collaboration and community projects. Organizers aim to strengthen networks and share resources among organizations.

Annette Kellerman Visits Cairns For Women’s College Appeal

Miss Annette Kellerman world famous swimmer tours Queensland towns to raise funds for the University of Queensland Women’s College. She aims to raise £1000 to £1200 in two years with a government loan similar to that amount. Kellerman and her husband undertake the effort in an honorary capacity, highlighting war work and Red Cross service.

Annette Kellerman Cairns Women's College Building Fund Meum Jake Pie Eeeveeenen Se University Queensland Maryborough Gladstone A . Charters Towers Keliechen Warwick Mackay College Bunning Ming Kellerman Rk Kellerman James R. Sullivan Florida U.S Red Cros Australian Comforts Fund War Loan Appeal Sydney Brisbane Australia Walt Disney Bing Crosby Eddie Cantor Greer Garson Kate Mith Ronald Colman Miss Kellerman Greer Garton

Deeral Social Honors War Veterans and Peace Celebration

In Deeral the Red Cross Social at the CWA hall featured the Top Fire Band and prize draws. Private Edward Albert, released after five years as a POW, received a warm welcome with speeches and a Peace celebration followed by supper and dancing.

Deeral Red Crom C.W.A. Hall P. Lander Italy Germany Edward Albert Red Patriotic Clb Communis Party C.W.A CWA Albert Lancer Sesson W. M. Simmonds Tyrell Memorial Club J. Pyne Cw.a Kraft Communist Party Patriotic Committee Seace

Local residents moving about for visits and travel

The passage lists many Cairns area residents planning departures or visits today. Colonel H F and Mrs. Walker depart for duties and Edmonton, Ms Crosainnd and Miss Donnghoe coordinate fiancee meetings and family travel, Mrs. Cronin, Boden, Coates, and Mrs. Friend accompany departures to Brisbane, Cooktown, Mel cure, Warrego Street, and Point Piper.

H. F Ag Ling Ollerr the .H Juopr Tom Walker J. Walker Edmonton Art L. Walker Mr. Coates Brim

Victory day picnic at Ellia Beach hosted by Bamuel Allen and Bone Ltd

A postwar celebration for the Caima star organized by Bamuel Allen and Bone Ltd brought 130 staff and relatives to Ellia Beach. The Carina manager FH M Podesky thanked guests, noting hostilities ended and postwar development ahead as sport, gifts, and refreshments filled the day. Similar events were staged by Samuel Allen's for other staff locations.

Ellia Beach Bamuel Allen and Bone Ltd Caima Star Staf Carina FH. M Podesky Samuel Allen Townsville Bowen

Aquatic Dance Night Features Prize Winners and Ribbons

At Thursday’s old-time dance the Acusty Dance Pals named Fuppenkin’s band’s five players. Monte Carlos included Mr Hinghies Miss Small and Mr Guy. Novelty prizes awarded to Mr Connell Mr Vie Luck and others. Saturday’s dance featured Miss Madden and Mr Withers among winners.

Wa Fuppenkin Monte Carlos Hinghies Miss Small Mr. Guy Mrnley Connell Vie Luck Jenkin Ais Chimes J. Madden C. Withers L. Wilsher Vic Lueckoe Highthe Eene Rameetsa” Alders

Australian National Airways staff dance draws large crowd

The week’s evening dances featured Joe Me melodies on Monday and Capt. Bob Jackson led a crowd pleasing request set. The Twilight dances offered novelty numbers with winners named Miss Wolfe and Cpl Laster among several pairings and prizes. staff and guests enjoyed a polished night of dancing and music.

Joe Australian National Airways Bob Jackson Gee Eo. Stone Miss Wolfe Cpl. Laster Mina Stock Pte Davis M Tedd Foote Mim Werner Anderson Sig Weston Sig Brown Pte. Wright Hill Chalk Driver Ming Frazell Beavis Muir Pie Consteble Mies Collerton Fearley Wood End Warner Mim Brennan Grr Williams Lac Smith Mie Davidson Mim O'Flaherty Pre Moss Miss Hebling Gig. Masters Hedley

Churchill in Italy visits Lake Como after Milan arrival

Mr Churchill, visiting northern Italy, arrived in Milan on September 2 and proceeded to Lake Como with General Alexander. The trip follows a visit to Milan as World War II era leadership travels continue through the region.

Milan Churchill Italy Lake Como Alexander

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