Palace Theatre Attracts Star Cast With Carmen Miranda
A lively program at the Palace Theatre features Carmen Miranda, Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine, and a strong supporting cast in a Technicolor drama plus variety shorts. The lineup includes Greer Garson in Blossoms into Dust and a child welfare tale inspired by Mrs. Bana Glade Ney of Fort Worth.
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Tugeal
Rauidell
Martel
Steimmece
Australia
Dryford ‘Smith
Eile Rae Ie
Mon Handels
Mary. Powell
Lady Kingston
Mariel Steinbeck
John Tate
Joy’ Nicholson Taylor
Alselaay
Hewsreels Palace Theatre
Holywood
Bana Gladeney
Fort Worth
Texas Children’s Hate and Aid Society
Greer Garson
Waller Plagean
Juangtt
Pasa
Technienlour
Lisnit
Memorial Park Plan Hailed At Open Meeting In Yungaburra
A large meeting in Memorial Park pavilion celebrated the opening of the new Assembly Hall and outlined plans to extend sporting and cultural facilities. A resident committee was formed to study tennis, cricket, football, basketball and golf links while promoting tourism and local unity in the district.
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Vengaryrra
Eptember
GW. Roseblade
Aasemly Hall
Memorial Park
Ean
Scieg
Ste
Yungaburra
Tito
Kalri
Malanda
Co-Opeaton
Acta
Soares
Tourinta
J. G. Mather
Turner
R Seldon
W. Brown
W. Madrid
PF Erickin
Ad G Delaforce
Moule
Mowe
HN. Turner
Chillagoe Notes and Local Happenings in August
Chillagoe notes describe rain prospects, government water supply refusals for government houses at the Chillagoe Smelters, and a private works party touring the Mitchell River area. The town hosted an August 18 fancy dress ball with excellent costumes, judging by Mrs. Kelleher and Mrs. Hazel Browne, and many prizes. Local visitors include Sir William Angus and Mr Kriegeman, with plane plans to Cairns for Les Lawrence. Multiple residents and visitors are listed, including changes at hotels, hospital plans, and extended holidays.
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Chillagoe
Seemiee
Mt. Rees
Ges
Lipeal
Bruce
Moriarty
Innisfail
Spacione Hall
Kelleher
Hazel Browne
Tittle Pat Goddard
Henry Lamont
Jed
Meiki
William Angus
Kriegeman
Rutland Plain
William
Les Lawrence
Cairns
Walter Lawrence
Wrotham
Park
Millan Milan
Remfrey
Mulgrave
Reg Lawrence
Bulimba
Pat Ahiles
Beluue
Suhon
Ae Vistors
Gordon
Strathneven
Hove
Ferguson
Nookwood
Grifiths
Coogee
Sydney
Skinner Tax
Millngana
Uring
Shaw
Mackey
Tom Allen
Mulligan
Mt. Malloy
Lewin
Jeffries
Brisbane
Jertes
Gates
Mareeba
Naval Aviation term replaces fleet air arm usage
The Admiralty announced that future references to the Royal Navy aviation service will use Naval Aviation. Fleet Air Arm and Naval Air Arm will be historical terms only. The word naval will prefix designations for naval aviation personnel, for example naval pilot.
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London
Admiralty
Naval Aviation
Royal W
Fleet Air Arm
Naval Ai Arm
Testing war materials in Alaska by task force Frigid
The army's Task Force Frigid tests tanks and other equipment in Alaska as winter approaches, with hundreds of items from clothing to radar under evaluation. About 4900 men involved as part of the rapid field tests and demonstrations near Alaska.
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U.S
Alaska
Washington
HARP
Poland warns citizens over foreign military service plan
An official Polish source in London told a correspondent that Poland may revoke citizenship for Poles entering military service in a foreign country. The note asks all relevant authorities to warn citizens of potential law application.
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Poland
London
Reiter
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Stubborn Coughs
A vivid advertisement proclaims Woods' Peppermint Cure as an effective remedy for stubborn coughs and colds. It touts quick relief and emphasizes peppermint flavor as a health aid for common cold symptoms.
Melbourne wedding plans and society notes
The article records wedding plans for Miss Harper and related notes on Melbourne society. It lists families, engagements, travel arrivals, and social events in Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns, mentioning Dr. and Mrs. Graber, Mr. Reid celebrating ten years of marriage, and various social figures and travelers from the region.
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Sydney
J. Miles
John
Lyne
Melbourne
R. Colin Reid
Herbert Adams
Maraon
Soaney
TB. Browne
Cairns
South
Med Cross Block Collections Report and Schedule
The week’s receipts from block collectors totaled £1412 increasing Red Rose collections to £863866. Mrs R H Rudge takes over the block previously led by Ted Young. Collectors are reminded that September is stamp check month and the room will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
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Red Rose
R. H. Rudge
Ted Young
Sevterther
National Radio Schedule Readings and Public Affairs
A 1948 national radio rundown lists programs across news, women’s sessions, school broadcasts, and science discussions. Notable items include Poultry Feeding Science by G.L. McClymont, Economics and You by EC Evans, and Common Errors in English by B O'Sullivan. Also listed are rugby union match reports Australia versus South Canterbury and an election speech by Min A. Rarikin as part of party broadcasts.
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J. Byrne
Warrego
Moranou
G.L. McClymont
EC. Evans
Mies
O'Sullivan
Rewime Rugby Union
Australia
South
Cantersbury
the Lawsons
South Canterbury
ABC
Te Parade
Yale
L L. Sharkey
Bt Novion
Min A. Rarikin
the Party
Wedding in Gordonvale bonds Marjorie Jarcond and Robert Anderson
Marjorie Grace Jarcond daughter of Mr and Mrs Townson married Robert Anderson son of Mr and Mrs RC Anderson at Take-atrert Cairns in a church ceremony. The bride wore a white gown with lace and a long train, carried a bouquet of white roses, and was attended by two bridesmaids in blue and pink. The groom was supported by his two brothers, with J Jensen playing organ during the signing. Guests numbered nearly 100 at Rivereton Road residence for the breakfast and three-tier cake cut by the bride’s sister-in-law.
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Church of England
Gordonvale
Marjorie Grace Jarcond
MD Townson
Banhia
Roly Matsimony
Rey ‘Ichardson
Robert “Heriy
RC. Anderson
Lie
Ving
Jong Slevver
Ws Mies
N. Smith
E. Anderson
Pest
Anderson
J. Jensen
Hride
Parrmia
Rivereton Road
Oride
Mme
Hlh
Townson
Promis
Sar
Anderton
Br J
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Toff
Aires
Ito
Haber
Taylor
Ernst Tete
Fim
Wiley
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Tee Pettabal
Tory the
Tee Fray
Ant Waneely
Fr Reatre, Uranas
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Ita
Istnet
Star Theatre
Willem Powell
Myrna Lov
Foo
Glens
Ae Haven
Marcy Davenport
Denali
Hen Vinson
Anne Revert
Lucile Wilcan
Eward
Sunver
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Omar Harm Dames
Value Yolty Miller
Periec
Gordonvale Tenols Genet
Linie
Gerdemvale
Arabinda
Cairne
Yooray
Finance
B.O.A.C
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BOAC
Hythe
Maike
Beaker IB
Mid- London
Eebee
Blo.ac
National Radio
Anderson—Townson
Amaurgie
Kane Pouin
Big Bon
Geel
Edvinetor Kaotomeet
Atherton
Phoor
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Marerba
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Caereeseeottesee
Petr
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Gillette
R.h.kelly
Stree
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