Screened entertainments fill Palace Rex and Gordon venues
A noisy collage of screenings at Palace Theatre and Rex Theatre features Technicolor musical romps with Carmen Miranda and Bela Lugosi plus Ninette, Tommy Trinder, and Diana Decker in a lively bill. Also showing is a Greer Garson led film about child welfare and a Gordon Vale variety show with proceeds benefiting charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Century
Fox
Jim
Dace Bela Lugosi
Inkildiers
Howe
Rome
Nero Court
Hillarious
Tommy Trinder
Eames
Frances Day
Nero
WHR & Dof
Tommy
Soanie Hale
Francia CL. Sullivan
Elisabeus Welch
Mary Clare
Diana Decker
Ernest Milton
Pidhers Fire
Pis
Suport Iy
Arsene Cupin
Iever
He Gereen
Gladney
Mar
Greer Garson
Miss Bietie
Rex Theatre
Walter Pidgeon
Sam Gridney
Prontver Fucy
Cheeles Starrell
Rome Alanon
Dry ice boom fuels desert shipping boom in California
Inland California drives a new industry as dry ice or solid carbon dioxide, kept at minus 109 degrees, is produced from Soltooth wells four miles away and used to preserve long distance shipments. The dry ice absorbs twice the heat of water per pound as it sublimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Soltooth
Cedex Western Plant Expands CO2 Dry Ice Output
Sve 104 Aguesvine plant in Niland converts precure into dry ice. The Cedex Western Plant uses natural carbon dioxide and runs three shifts to meet food industry demand. They produce about 14,000 pounds of dry ice and 300 pounds of liquid daily, with overtime to Rew wells. Two wells remain idle, a higher utilization rate than earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sve
Niland
Cedex
Lee
Australian war poem souvenir booklet offered for Anzac Day appeal
Faded suits of copies of a renowned war poem by Reo Morton are on sale as a patriotic souvenir. The Australian piece covers the war, reflects bush life, and aims to support Anzac House with proceeds. Copies available at Cairns and Gordonvale agents or by mail from author Mrs Rebecca Morton Gordonvale, 3d postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Yes Tabely Company
Eve Brown
Gordorvale
Amiralinvoutte Vom
Am Reo Morton
Iar
Brisbane
Liberty Loan
Cairns
Gordonvale
Eamonton
Rebecca Morion
Anzac House
Molloy CWA Holds Annual Meeting with Talks on CWA Work
The Molloy branch of the CWA met on August 23 with Mrs Atherton, Far Northern Division president, in attendance. She spoke on CWA aims and a financial report noted only one nomination for office, with Mrs. Tye to replace Mrs. Reece as treasurer. Members praised the CWA efforts, discussed support for Britain and China appeals, and planned donations of knitted goods and clothing for England and China relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molloy
Molloy Cwa
Atherton
Far Northern
Mareeba
Mexiames Close
Dempster
Bartmen
Mra Pedrassini
Malloy
Isteora
Tressurer
Reece
Iim
Wort and Sims
Abe
Suck Away
C.wa
Ernie Reat
Lneland
Bicme
Ba Wat
England
Britain
China
Basket Picnic Babinda Draws Babinda Soccer Club Crowds
A Babinda Soccer Club basket picnic at Bramston Beach on September 8 drew about 100 attendees. Secretary L Mitchell led ceremonies with assistance from Breach Quinlan O'Brien and Meredith. Activities included pedestrian events, junior trophies, and cash prizes for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Bramston Beach
L. Mitchell
Ceremonien
Breach
E. Quinlan
D. J. O'Brien
W. Meredith
Ree
Mitchell
Stewart
Ted) Quinlan
Hf Fitzgerald
Mick) Lewis
Theo Theodorus
de Gine
Crane
Tanewell
Bradshaw
W. Coffey
Betty Lewis
W. Mackensie
E. Lewis
Anal
F. Crane
Lock
Chidren
Audrey Meredith
Joy Atchnson
Wen
L. Montague
Rey Meredith
Quinlan
Fraser
Friston secretary greets memorial gathering at Court Bowe
Officials and local figures including Dr T Grege and J A Skinner attended a Cairns District Hospital related event. The report notes departures by Qantas plane yesterday and mentions several named individuals and firms in a hurried, fragmentary account of local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friston
Mem
Qantas
Ana
J. A. Skinner
WL. Hardganic
Crosman
Florence
T. Grege
Cairns District ‘Hospital
Pils
Edge Hi
Bunting Bros
Ford
Local Guides Hold First Postwar Meeting at St Johns
The Local Association of Girl Guides gathered for its first postwar meeting at St John’s club on August 20 with Mrs A H Clarke presiding. Plans include visiting Freshwater to instruct, reporting on a mobile canteen used in New Guinea at £1300, and fundraising via fresh food and cake stalls to support training expenses. Mrs Nicholaon to continue as honorary secretary, a change Clarke notes amid debates on leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Club
Mra
A. H. Clarke
Queensland Gusdes
ACP
New Guinea
KM. MacDonnell
Cairns
B. Nichalson
N. Doherty
Ray “Sree
Cairns Abraham
J. Jonne
Faa
Nicholaon
Clarke
Ores
Gordon Vale C A Annual Meeting Report
The Gordon Vale C A held its annual meeting on September 4 at the rest room Birk E A Atherton presiding The president Matra Pell presented her annual report seconded by Mrs O Neill Mrs Gane congratulated Mrs Fell on her financial statement audited by Mrs N Fell showing a credit balance of 942 1 2 Mrs Fell and Mrs Owens were re elected Mrs Mather was elected secretary Mrs Atherton and Mrs Coombs addressed the meeting congratulating members on their year s efforts A donation of 10 was given toward a kiosk in the Atherton Hospital grounds A tea time competition saw Mrs Atherton the winner The meeting closed with Mrs Mi ell giving thanks to Mrs Atherton for the chair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale C.¥.A
Birk
Bride Plane Leaving For Canada In Australia Era
Melbourne reports the ANA event as a bride plane leaving for Canada with 70m Fon value. Sueno and Bkymanier announce a ceremony to inaugurate first Australia-Canada service. Officials note Warsaw on Sunday to inaugurate a new era, with ties to Canada and Australia emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Canada
Melbourne
Bkymanier
Ottawa Citizen harsh on government over Canterbury visit
AAP dispatch from Ottawa notes the Ottawa Citizen criticizes the government for failing to recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury during his visit and for the CBLC broadcasting controversy. The paper labels the stance as lacking precedent and argues the Royal Family should have been acknowledged, urging stronger official decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Associated Press
Ottawa Citizen
Archbishop of Canterbury
CBLC
Nissermon
Eroment
Casterbury
England
Murder at Lawer as Broadcast Notes Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR shows a murder reference tied to a Colonel and mayoral events. Names include Wilfred Jax and possible broadcaster Mr. Btenguiet. The page lists times and program notes with scattered phrases about schools and power, suggesting a mixed news and airtime schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rein
Aler
Btenguiet
Agree
Jere
Lawe
D' Mayor Midbaart
Latin influence in dancing reshapes popular styles
Report discusses Latin influences in American dance, noting credits for La Bamba and La Bembe by Veloz and Yolande, their adoption into U S dance repertoires, tempo comparisons to polka, and mentions of the new revue Dansation of 1946 with tours and future appearances in Hawaii and New York. The material covers dances like the Bambuco or Guabina and describes rhythms and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariaios
Mexico City
Sid United
Stentes
Mesico
la 'Veux
Uni
Mater Ini
Veloz
Hollywood
New York
Columbia
Cairns Choral Society Strives to Rebuild after War
Cairns Choral Society resumes activity after a wartime break with regular Friday night practices at City Hall. The group seeks new members as it prepares for the Townsville eisteddfod, with conductor Jack Nortis aided by three deputy conductors. The society recalls past honours in Cairns and at eisteddfods in Townsville, Charters Towers, Innisfail, and Cairns, urging interested singers to join and assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Choral Society
Cairns
Townsville
Charters Towers
Innisfail
Len Cleall
Jack Nortis
Sola Neme
Federal election meeting in Cairns hosts Rigrdan address
The electors of Cairns will hear an address by Bill Rigrdan the Federal member for Kennedy at the Commonwealth Bank corner tomorrow night at Elmerleck, Vasnen, with Tom Shasey, endorsed Greensland Labour Senate candidate, to explain Latour policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Bill Rigrdan
Kenedy
Commonwealth Bank
eMerleck
Vasnen
Tom Shasey
Greensland
Labour
Senate
Didate
Latour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kintraimmer
Wetvinaten Refigeration Equicpment
Electrical
White Cars
Cairns — Tableland
Mossman
Millar
Ravenshoe
KIS Slane
Abbottstreet
Munean Whunetee
Joseph
Millan Milla
Marlins
Idp
Nori
Bors
Sary Rures
Yin
Rey Frabig
Abel Tere
Tony Aot
H.W. Mazlins
Pty. Ltd
Serica
Sir Chartsingsford Smith
Ron Kandell
Mary
Power
Rd Simin
Muriel Steinbeck
Jone
Tate
Joy
Nick Nan ‘Taylor
Alec Kellaway
Org. Wrenta
Santtet Lally
Palace Theatre
America
Molloy C.W.A
Counter Books
Ae Yo
En Worthern Builders’ Supplies Pty. Ltd
Cairne. Babinda Tos Darve Caras Bri
Ace” Brand Comment Resewawnens m Uenenese Gensees
Ible
Headrick Piy, Ltd
Cairns and
P.O. Bod
Phoires
Wiivhmakers
Tewellirs
Esoiatens
Lakestreet
Phove
Waske
Crocery Mendis
HEINZ
Pate
Macaroni, “Rinaldi
Pkt
Abbott, Shields, Sheridan and
Bunda Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!