Prices: O Rourke at Tropial Theatre with De Havilland
Olivia de Havilland and Hubert Cummings lead a romantic comedy at the Tropial Theatre as Prices: O Rourke screens with Arles Coburn Jock Carson and Jane Wyman delivering witty performances. The associate feature Eve Knew Her Apples stars Ann Miller with William Wright, offering a lively pairing for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia de Havilland
Hubert Cummings
Warner Bros
O Rourke
Uris
Tropical Theatre
Arles Coburn
Jock Carson
Jane Wyman
Ovia de Havilland
Mings
Charles Coburn
Jack Carson
Eve
Ann Miller
William Wright
Palace Theatre Presents The Life and Death of Colonel Blinn
The Palace Theatre shows a provocative Technicolor piece about a grand dashing soldier who becomes a Blimp as modern war makes English ideals useless against total war. Roger Pire, Acton Wabbrosk, and Deborah star. supported by variety shorts and newsreels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinn
Xs Poe
Thief
the Palace Theatre
Suear
Roger Pire
Acton Wabbrosk
Deborah Nn
The Suspect at Plaza Theatre with Laughton and Raines
Charles Laughton stars as Phillip Marshall in Universal's The Suspect at the Plaza Theatre with Ella Raines as his young wife. The program includes Dean Havens, Henry Daniels and Molly Lamont, plus short and newsreels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Laughton
Phillip Marshall
Universal
the Plaza Theatre
Ella Raines
Laughton
Dean Havens
Henry Daniels
Molly Lamont
Notable Guests At Herberton Hotel Visit
Herberton news notes guests at the Herberton Hotel this week including Sir William Angliss and Major Knoyr of Melbourne, R Colin Reid and companions from Cairns, Ravenshoe, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, and other towns. A coming-of-age party for Jean, hosted by Mrs G Lecie, featured music, entertainment, and a flawless supper. Miss Ledlie announced her engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hferberton
Herverton Hotel
Sir William Angliss
Major Knoyr
Melbourne
R. Colin Reid
Cairns
Mr. Rankin
Ravenshoe
Weston
Sydmney
J. Hales
Brisbane
H. E. Dean
AR. Dean
Hebart
M. Kinn JR King
J. Porter
J. Elliott
Townsville
C. Weber
Evelyn
T. Webber
F. Brotherton
Kaban
Kriedemann
Rutland Plains
Normanton
K M. Tait
F. Ho Tebber
J. Cook
Mia
L M. Cook
S Cook
A Foley
Leonora
St. Garnet
Pilkington
Martinaze
Miss Rankin
O'Sullivan
Mr McKinnon
Coneilly
Dotwood
Annual Bazaar at Gordonvale Presbyterian Ladies Guild
The Gordonvale Presbyterian Ladies Guild held its annual bazaar on August 24 in the church grounds. Stalls included flower, baby, sweets, produce and refreshments with decorators and volunteers such as Mesdames Johnston Kelly Simpson and others. Activities featured a shooting gallery, clock golf and various attractions drawing social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Fancy
Mesdames Johnston
Kelly
Simpson
Nee Dreadnought
Mesdames Menge
Sti Knust
Misses Stonehouse
Winfield
Fashion notes on Norroe binding and film star roles
The text describes fashion elements such as binding and peplum effects in black and white checks and mentions a screen version of The Postman Always Rings Twice with co stars John Garfield and Cecil Kellaway, noting Jan Cain theiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norroe
Love Terner
Frey
Leng
Jan Cain Theiller
John Garfield
Cecil Kelewny
Tableland Queen Competition at Herberton
A large Queen competition event in Herberton on September 1 raised funds for the R.S.L. A dozen Queens from Atherton Malanda Millaa Millaa Mt Garnet Ravenshoe and Yungaburra arrived with retinues. The hall featured bougainvillea and bookleaf pines, Ken Sutherland’s orchestra played, and a sit-down supper offered pre-war luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
R.S.S.A.L.A
Atherton
Malanda
Millan Milles
Mt. Garnet
Ravenshoe
Herbertons
Ken Sutherland
RSL
Gordon Uren
M.c. Messrs Bergin
G. Uren
C. Chamberlain
T. Freeman
W. Mitchell
Balfe
Holdcroft
T. Ryan
R.S.L
P. Kenny
Rs.l
Herberto
Miss Williams
Yungaburra
Miss Ver
Ravenshor
Miss Cook
Efna Sherrin
Tilse
Mareeba
Mise Wakely
Millaa Millaa
Miss Goodwin
Mossman debutantes at Church of England ball
Mossman debutantes attend a Church of England ball wearing varied gowns and accessories. Miss Velma Morgan, Miss Betty Robins, Miss Beryl Albress, Miss Dulcie Wilson and other daughters model tulle, satin, and lace dresses with sequin trims, flowers, and mittens. An orderly reception followed with dancing and supper, praised for the organizing ladies and entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Maasman
Velma Morgan
W. J. Morgan
Monsman
Mary Pye
J. Pye
Killaloc
Betty Robins
Monbra
C. A. Wilson
Johnson
W. Thompson
Zammitt
Mareeba Methodist Ladies Guild Meeting Draws Warm Welcome
The Mareeba Methodist Ladies Guild met at the United Church with Rev J D Gaydon in charge. He and Mrs Gaydon were warmly welcomed, and he expressed optimism about their time with Mareeba church folk. Hospital visiting duties were assigned, a garden party plan discussed, and hostesses for the afternoon provided refreshments. Locally, D J Lawson, Chas Maure, and J O Donnell planned a Mackay Rotary conference trip, while H Connor resumed duties as Commonwealth Bank manager after leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Methodist Ladies’ Guild
United Church
J.D Gaydon
Gaydon
Mesdames
Harrigan
Cook
D. MacLeod
Bowen
W. Randall
D. J. Lawson
Chas Maure
J. O'Donnell
Kray
Mackay
H. Connor
Commonweath Bank
Longreach
Town and Country Residents and Visitors Speak at Cairns Scene
Names and movements fill Cairns notes as Mare ton Milton Jockhein and families attend events. Mr and Mrs Catto move to Toowoomba after a Tablelands tour. Wives plane trips, hotel stays, and upcoming talks mark social life. MBE Senator W J Cooper to speak at Aquatic Hall while being hosted in Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn Cairns
Milton Jockhein
Lovelady
B. Abern
Messrs
Arwee
W. J. James
L. Beil
Jim
Neeteenan
A Clarke
Cairns
A.N.A
Sven Hansen
Strand Hotel
Lismore
Han
Pilkington
Rockhampton
Chockrell and Morris
Brisbane General Hospital
J. H. Shearer
W. J. Cooper
Aquatic Hall
Plang
Gay
Hides Hotel
Wilfred Faulkner
Roy Cross
Hearn
Faulkner
Cross
Charles Catto
En of Australia
Tablelands
Mossman
Catto
Robert
Toowoomba
J. Cadzow
S. G. Barnes
Thursday Island
Q.C.W.A
Cooktown
Stewart-Glen
Vine
Robinson- Ledlie
St. W'S Presbyterian Church
M. Murnane
Atherton
J. Newell
M. Allen
Herberton
Graham Ledlie
Jean Ledilie
Heale
Fleetwood
Kureen
Bride to be feted at Upward street party
Mrs Horton hosted a bright Saturday gathering at her Upward Street home to honor the bride to be. Guests took part in a putting contest won by Miss and other events including a "Made by Myself" competition. Prizes were given by Mrs Roseler and Miss Bowden. afternoon tea followed on the verandahs. Miss Bowden spoke for the telephone girls and post office staff and offered best wishes to the future Mrs Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Horton
Upward Street
Hhe Cntera
Morris
al Tehen
Miss
Freemasons to Welcome Grand Master in Cairns
Freemasons of Carpentaria invite members to a welcome for Wer. Bro. Eustace A. Jones Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland at the Cairns Masonic Temple on Saturday September 7 at 7 30 p m The War Grand Master and officers will be received and speeches delivered with Cairns Masonic Choir among performers A large attendance is urged and Master Masons from the district are asked to attend Early attendance is requested The Grand Master and officers will also attend a welcome at Atherton and Innisfail centres on September 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustace A. Jones
United Grand Lodge of Queensland
Freemasons of Carpentaria
Masonic Temple
Cairns
Temple
Atherton
Innisfail
Russia denies ghost rockets tale in slander campaign
In Moscow on August Creek 3 a Russian denial states that Sweden’s ghost rockets were not radio controlled shells. Russia calls the reports part of a smearing campaign aimed at discrediting Moscow and its defense program.
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Moscow
Ember 3
AAP
Mossman Social Notes Highlight Ayr Trip and Bridge Winner
Mossman Social items report Teenee i Paterson departing soon with her parents for Ayr. At Red Crom bridge on Friday afternoon August 3, Mrs T Harper won the bridge prix. Mrs W Rees hosted the event. Mr RG Davis has been discharged from the army and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenee i Paterson
Ayr
Red Crom Bridge
T. Harper
W. Rees
RG Davis
National Radio Listings Highlight September 5 1946 Schedule
Radio guide for September 5 1946 outlines show times spanning morning to evening with programs including News, Breadcast L u and byn Thompson discussing Malaya, Modern Try by Bernard Carter, Handel Society by Mring Quartet and a Dance segment, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. U
Byn
Dance Night at Yungaburra School Committee Run
Sept 2 report of a successful school committee dance in Yungaburra rooms with Mr F Dunbuvand’s orchestra. Mrs Cahill played an extra. novelty waltzes won by Master Colin Mather and Mrs Mather and Miss Walsh with Mr A Yardley. Euchre won by M. Seldon. Door man L Franklin and A Davis noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Davis
Lewis
Mia L Frencis
Mareeba
Speni
St Johns Women’s Guild plans next week’s bake sale
The St John’s Women’s Guild met at St John’s Club rooms on Tuesday afternoon, September 3. Members present included Mesdames Thomson, Close, Palmer, Jenkins, Jenkin, Horton, Martin, Nicholson, Olley, Rees, Etherington, Cummings, Allan, Gorton, Jones. apologies from Jackson, Jenkins, Morris. Final arrangements were made for the bake sale next week. Cake stall reports from August were satisfactory. bridge hosts listed as Misses and Mesdames Mila and C W A Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Women’s Guild
St John’s Club Rooms
Mesdames
D. Thomson
Pres.j. P. G. Close
W. Palmer
L. Jenkins
W. Jenkin
M. L. Horton
CW. A. Martin
E. Nicholson
W. E. Olley
P. W Rees
H. J. Etherington
H. Cummings
P. Allan
R. J. Gorton
Miss Jones
W. H. Jackson
T. Jenkins
E. Morris
Bexcar
Missey
A . Milla
C. W. A. Martin
Weekend visit by Joy Williams and Mrs Williams
The week-end with Miss Joy Williams and Mrs Williams and children was spent visiting relatives Mr and Mrs K Sanderson of Mijas Milles. Bethel and Doug in To On Sunday, the local team, after a very hard game, beat Atherton Creek with the local juniors securing a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Williams
Atherton Cmeek
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THE
Cairns Post
Neville Bros
Mcleod Street
Australia
CTI
Saveloys
Delicatessen
Leggo
Lea and
Sunshine
Nestle's
Mynor Fruit
Dog Biscuits
Pkt
Lux Toilet
Palmolive Protex Lifebuoy
Tims
Toby
Crofton
Tropial Theatre
Palace Theatre
Rex Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Charles Lawehton
Margaret O'Bren
Robert Young
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Oscar Wilde
Wire
Tom Neal
Adele Mara
Ivanhoe Football Club
George Stone
RAAF
Cairne
Geo Stone
Herberton News
Soctal
Coming OF Age Party
Hardy
Hardys
Gordonvale Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
Mossman Debutantes
Church OF England
Mareeba Social
Town and Country
Freemasons
Mossman Social
National Radio
ST. John's Women's Guild
White Cars
Abbott-street
W. E. Morgan
Hides
Government Tourist Bureau
Gordenvale
M. M. Dawson
Yungabur
Lake Eacham
Atheron
P. Summers
L. W. Buttle
J. Bourke
Port ‘Uuglas
Cummings
J. C Young
Newsvent
R. Mathies
E. W. Blockey
Northern Elect. and
Radio Centre
Northern Elect. & Radio Service
Digger-street
Northern Elect
Alf
Philips Elect. Industries
Sydney
Sheridan-Street
Minnie-street
Ervice
Wet
Taaial Horseahox
Tolcher & CO
Cairns Mail Orders
Eden! of
Sdeberg
Sutallanooma
Free Gifts CO. Pty. Ltd
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