Musicals, Stars and Film Notes From The Era Screen
A collage of 1940s film news recounts stars and releases. Betty Bracken and Joan Carroll headline upcoming showings at Plaza Theatre with Monty Woolley and Gracie Fields in supporting roles. Reports cover Margie production with Jeanne Crain, Rex Harrison linked to major projects, and young Canadian actor James Young breaking into cinema amid studio guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Betty Aston
Plaza Theatre
Hope
Raymond Walburn
Measle
Joan Carroll
Mary and
Grane Fields
Monty Woolley
Brady McDowall
Rex ‘Hestre
Gracie Fields
Crome
aMy
Ince
West
Grace
Monty
Roddy
Montys
Som Co
Er Deranel
Reewnald Gardimer
Natalve Senate Vaud
Joan Arthur
Lew Bowman
Charles Coburn
Heron
Young
Dex
Jeanne Crain
Ate Newton
Margie
Isaha
Multisport and social notices from Sheridon area
One fragmentary clipping mentions travelers by plane and train including Betty Read and Mrs D McGrath, plus a Syria connection and Australian visit plans. It also notes women’s auxiliary events with bridge afternoons at Anzac Club Expladade and Paulina McManus Home, naming prize winners and next hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorul
Maes
Thornes
Teller
Cormieh
Tubal
Carseideel
Ryteey Yemmrday
Afi Betty Read
Sherwood
Brie
Billie Zoewen
Catena
Tetures
Pla
Gem
North
Jultes Rowentelé
Nossnild
Rome
Batt
Fort
Baker
Australia
Muriel Stanton
Afternoon bridge and aquatic dance fund event in Cairns clubs
The CD A bridge afternoon at Lake Street club rooms drew many. Purcell, McAllan and Power vetoed afternoon tea. Mrs Oulliven won top score and Mrs E May the hidden number. Mrs Kidner took the competition. At AQUATIC DANCE PALAIS the Cairns Aquatic Club held a Yachting Cruise themed dance for junior trainee funds. Geo Stone’s band played. prizes awarded to Mrs K Neville and Mr Grant for dancing, and to multiple attendees for monte enris tances, lucky door prize, and men’s prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anzac Chub
Cd.a
Lakestreet
Purcell, McAllan
Power
Oulliven
E May
Kidner
Short-street
Montesses
Mesdames T. Quinn
M- Quaite
Aquatic Dance Palais
Cairne ‘Aquatic Club
Geo. Stone
Mim Mary
K. Neville
Grant
Mite Dell Manly
C. Davies
P. Ennis
Mie Widdy
Boucher
V Luck
Vie Luck
Mareeba CWA Holds Annual Meeting in September
Mareeba branch of the CWA held its annual meeting with Mrs L Dempster in the chair. The report noted 38 members, successful bridge afternoons, a blanket appeal, and donations to Food for Britain, Seamen’s Mission, and Bush Children’s Health Scheme. Elections, refreshments, and an English parcel note closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
CWA
L Dempster
Woothuists Shire Council
J. M. Brown
Jmoverst
Reed DB. Gayden
Rey Gayden
Kit i Marke
Britain
Ambutepee
School of Arts
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Briainers
Dempster
Kevin Gasden
Aspeciaulop
Peasleton
Moe Templeion
W Birchey
Abel
China Appeal Fund
Queensland
Iis Puminationa
Demp
Mra Hartman
Templeton
Tressier
Theat
Mesdames Thurston
Carnell
C le Davies
Bell
Appa
Karands
Mareeta
Bowia Grooms
Gerbera Hu Sutton
Ting Tate
Fetter
England
Howe
Mack Stored
Mra W Ward
Prise, & Dainty Hendkercual
Fragmented Radio Schedule Notes and Advertisements
Fragmentary OCR from a national radio schedule listing times and program names across health, music, talks, and weather. Mentions Medico Health and Hyaiens tam by Medico, a segment titled An Ounce of tion, and various broadcasters with incomplete credits.
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Gree
Mima
W. Aderma
Weasion
Haeder
Wey
Bbc
Thee Downs
Ewa
Coma ‘Gopranc
le “Pretiams
Gemer
Cys
W. Davience
Etre Egien
Omsear
Cueted
Hy Bretemer
Bernas Elas
Apprena
Prenat
Euchre Party and Birthday Celebrations at Aloomba Hall
Aloomba September 12 A euchre party and social dance organized by the Aloomba Hall committee featured music by Miss Colleen Moss rs O Reilly and Mr Cecil Street. Prizes went to Mr Roy Bloomfel Mrs C O Reilly and Mr C Christensen with Masters Arthur Moss and Keith Wilmorth winning novelty and place cards. About 40 guests attended a birthday gathering for Masters Ray Carne and Brian Wil Tot at the Carne residence with afternoon tea and birthday cakes.
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Aloomba
Focal Hall
Aloomba Hall
Colleen Moss
O'Reilly
Cecil Street
Roy Bloomfel
E Moss
C O' Reilly
C. Christensen
Bice Betty Chiltingham
Jack
Enny
Arthur Moss
R. Lewghton Redies
Mestames
E. Bergacee
B. Moss
Ci Carne
R. Bloomfield
Messrs
J. Kenny
Ray Carne
Brian Wil Tot
C.H. Carne
Arthur
Merle Fixter
Maser Keith
Wilmor
QC W A Younger meeting at Pauline McManus Memorial Home
The QC W A Younger held a monthly meeting at the Pauline McManus Memorial Home on Monday November 9. The treasurer Mrs J Koch reported a balance of £2180 and motions covered fundraising projects, a cancer ball, a dance and a university building fund contribution. Several officers and members were mentioned, with planning for future drives and a Christmas afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Younger
Pauline McManus
EA Atherton
J. Koch
J. Mc
Betty Utt
Rocahampton
Given Boden
Gwen Addeed
Onirns
Iere
Bey
Dite Hosptal
Tran Efert
Reg Geils
I R. O'Donnell
WEA
University of Queensland Women's College Building Fund
Ghte
McGrath
Sturley
Wilmot
Rand Limot
Aten
Journal of
Te CW
Wilmal
Algn
Etty
Abe
Ware
Oamba
P. Reawomen
Deorsl
Wee
Petersen
Mra
J. Wilmot
V Bevin
Vince and Kein
Edmonton
T Rand Viere
Abeomba
A. Peterera
Taba
Leightou
Ars
MacArthur Motion Foe Presbyency Washington Clips
Fragmentary AP text from Washington reports Truman faced a political moment as a Senate committee examined military leadership and policy during a tense period. The garbled copy hints at debates over MacArthur and presidency influence amid ongoing wartime strategy and domestic politics.
Scottish Regiment Movement Reported Near Tangier
A Scottish Regiment unit aboard a British destroyer is officially reported to have moved early on September 14. The Tangier area saw Moorish demonstrations last week as part of unrest in Morocco, with London confirming the activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuler
Pays Ute
Reuter
Tangier
Morocco
London
Obituary of Francia Healy in Gordenvale hospital
Francia Healy dies in Gordenvale Hospital, a pioneer figure born in Town Ville on November 38 1087. He moved to Cairns as a child, attended Arse school, and learned printing before venturing into various trades including carting, butchering, and railway work. He later settled in Cairns district, contributing to local industry and farming before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Gordenvale
Francia Healy
Isigct
Town Ville
Cairns
Ikdren
Abbott-street
Rhodes
A. J
Geldeborough
Cairne-Kureride
Mulgrave Shore
Aliba
Owisiona Board
Sredesvale
Ervinne
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Mossman
Innisfail
Millar Millar
Ravenshoe
Curine
Abbot-arrest
Song Serior
Morgen
Hides Hulel
Mom. Dawson
Vurgubwrr
Lake Recham Hotel
Arter Ton
P. Summers
L. W. Bartle
Cummings
Port See
Mowfit
Matheenan
J. T
Holdcroht
Carnet
Missa Leonard
Berwees Cain
Earest Booking Office
Seaman
Chas King Teslat
Rondy
Mowiy
Roedy
Grees Ecwurt
Merve
Owe Flea Uh
Renee Wie Price
Dirck
Wagetah
Woop Amd
Seta Fran Os Woodray
mFrach Peak
A. J. Draper
Tae Ferniturs
Manchester
ROYAL
Cifteert Kelteway
Rotart Benener
Mikhall
Joan Je
Willem Gergen
Eadie Bracken
Betty Mutton
Arenes
Morgan
Edmirere
Susan Hayward
Ay Milland
Pere
Rureid
Nad Peiwaine
Randolph Grott
Urge
Tomate Petares
Hollywood
Ie Aioe
Margery
Faust
Rex Harrison
News
Margaret Lockwood
Anglia Perira Films
Jaary
Sever de
Paulina McManus
N.P Draper
Rutherford
Miller
Mrs. Abis
Mra Dearnaley
Mesdames G. Mannam
R. ¥. Horne
C.W.A
National Radio
Eucmre Farty
Mraonal
Esther Wu
Waihyet
Rem
Q.C.W.A
MacArthur
Washington
Truman
Sensle Committee
Tangien
K Francis Mealt
Fordson
Crossland Motors
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