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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1946

Page

6

Palace Theatre lineup features Bing Crosby Betty Hutton and Miracles at Plaza

The program at the Palace Theatre includes Bing Crosby in Here Comes the Wave with Betty Hutton plus Eddie Bracken and Diana Lynn in a broad comedy. It notes several acts and a Trocadera Dance Academy demonstration with Mrs Mary Smith and a Poplar vocal number set by the Trocadera Dance Band.

Binada Sikurle Carol Fran Heanor Stanley Ridges Renny Mexeay Oliver Thecndihes Biometelcos Bara Ameriean Madeleine Mina Nora Tropica Frente Palace Theatre Eddie Bracken Brouxtit Betty Hutton Bre-ealing Willi Demarest Diana Lynn Morgen Creek Paramount Bing Croghy Betty Res Mars Bing Crome Sonny Tine Eo Bony Plaza Arthur Lake Evan Bob Hope Marjorie Weacee Marmona Wallan Anna Neagle Jann Carroll Trocaiera Hite Hull Trocadera Dance Academy Folt Mary Smith Geostonen Trocadera

Three brothers duel on rail car tale sparks eye pass

In a page three item a train exits a tunnel revealing three brothers with matching foreheads smudged by wool. A passing clerk notes all share same surname and birthdates, prompting questions of kinship as the trio deduce who bears the mark. The scene ends with one man declaring he knows his fate.

Fete and Flower Show Opens by Mulgrave Shire Council

The annual fete and flower show of the Freshwater Methodist Ladies Guild opened by Mulgrave Shire Council chairman Dr W C Grifin, accompanied by Mrs Grifin. Entries are strong across all sections with notable new clam shell patterns in the flower division and vigorous handiwork by children. The event features elaborate needlework, cookery, preserves, and a display of vegetables in the Redlynch area, with judges noting standout designs and craft.

Freshwater Methodist Ladies’ Guild Mulgrave W. C. Grifin iMix Christensen H. Finstie E Myers Redlynch G. E. Stephens B. Fundell Cairns Muron Memorial Church H. Anderson Totten J. L. Rowley W. C Grifte Griffin Myers Hastie M. H. Martin Rowley Guild

Ball-Cameron Wedding At St Monica's Cairns

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St Monica's Cathedral Cairns on September 10 between Mary Leone Cameron and Thomas Edward Ball. The ceremony was by Very Rev Father Hunt with Rev Father Ormonde assisting. Bride wore a full-length Victorian inspired dress with embossed frothy silk and orange blossom halo, veil, and shower bouquet.

St. Monica's Cathedral Cairns Mary Leone M. C Cameron K. Cameron Q.N. Bank Brisbane Thomas Edward Ball A. H. Ball Denbergh-street Father Hunt OSA Father Ormonde O.A St Augustine's College Bessie Fenlon Foster Jack Byrne Miss Flovister Mise Irene Dunne Errol King Ralph Cameron Alen Schmid Moses Mra Murry Townsville Byrne Sydney

United Farmers Strike Hits Alberta Food Supply

In Edmonton on September 13, reports say dairy shortages and meat supply risks sweep Alberta as 27 090 union members vow continued picketing for party price support. Egg and dairy bottlenecks threaten slaughterhouses and markets while ongoing fetes and weddings are noted in community scenes.

Edmonton Alberta Alberta Farmers’ Unions Dhe Becker House Bamonton Fer

New York Camp for Ethical Culture Feeds Youths Debate

The Fieldston School near New York hosts a Progressive camp for youths ages 17 and up from diverse backgrounds to study citizenship and social issues. Henry Nerman leads discussions on tolerance and economic justice while participants explore diverse racial and religious perspectives through debate and shared activities.

New York Uth Fieldston School Averdale Ths Eve Henry Nerman Ben Eitton Dain T Amerisons

Arrivals to Cairns by ANA and AMA flights noted

Local Cairns arrivals list travellers from Swan district Hospital and families visiting relatives. Passengers include Mrs Mockhat and Mrs Atherton heading to Rockhampton, plus Miss Gwenda Boden named Cairns Younger Set rep at an annual Queensland Country Women’s Association conference in Rockhampton. Several Townsville and Brisbane-bound passengers also listed with accompanying remarks on destinations and affiliations.

Downs Charters Cairns A.N.A Arn Patawata AMA Swan Faaniy Stade Im the Disrict Hospital A. ‘Mockhatimpo der Son Rockhampton Ben Atkinson Walrina R.A. Atherton Shi Queensland Country Women's Association Gwenda Boden Townsville Ana Thomas Master Thomas Mowrs Morgan D. Bhutuleworth Booth W. Hewet E Mort The Range College

Nine pianoforte pupils perform at AMER results event

Miss Heary Fenwick presents nine recent practical pianoforte stamina pupils from AMUSA with grades VE John Cros 15 and June Cane 18, Grade VI, plus Ranald Duff 82 10. Audrey Gibech brings Grade V Wilms B and Hoad 3 4, noting mixed outcomes among pupils.

Heary Fenwick AMUSA John Cros Ranald Duff Audrey Gibech AMGSA Wilms B Hoad

21st Birthday Picnic At Granite Gorge Mareeba

About 50 guests from Tableland and Cairns gathered at Bryde Bros Granite Falla farm near Mareeba for Evelyn Brvde's 21st birthday. The event featured a Granite Gorge excursion, games, a gymnastic display by Mareeba Gymnasium Chuir, and prizes in a men's bull wrestling contest. Misses Jaan and Helen Douglas and Maree Ray performed. A hearty supper followed as J Strele led health to the guest of honor, with community singing and dancing concluding the evening.

Cairns Bryde Bros Granite Falla Farm Mareeba Evelyn Brvde Granite Chuir J. Steele Jaan Helen Douglas Maree Ray Waller Ray Mises Wilon Cairns Heine

Trocadeeo Ballroom Dance Week Highlights and Winners

Entertainments at Trocadeeo Ballroom drew large crowds during party week. Highlights include class night, dances for RAAF personnel, novelty dance winners such as Miss Fidget and Mr Munroe, and a Bunh Children's Appeal event sponsored by Dr Smith & Co. Mary Smith and George Stone led vocal numbers with Bill Ward's band. Saturday featured Night on Broadway with Miss Mary Smith and other performers.

RAAF Dar Fidget Munroe McFarlane Bruce Star of DR. Smith & Co Bunh Mix Nell Kulick Katrastras McArdie Peter Keseles Misa Kelly Crane Sem Kelly Bill Ward Miss Heatley Dunne Bailey Nixton L. Peters Angela Mary Rowland Bundaberg Broadway Mary Smith George Stone Q. Parsons Tom Murray Mis Kath Tenni Tom Dunstan Peters Langiree

National Radio Schedule Summary for September 17

Radio listings show programs across the day including News at 10:20, Women’s session at 11:80, and Dr Herbert’s History broadcast on Bolshevik upheavals. Features include Mis Grimes King of Instruments, Marion Smith Trees, and a Greece light and shade talk. Also listed are Brahms and pianist Graham Smith and soprano Wallers at 10:30.

Herbert Tooth Russia Misr Grimes Foo Pc's Marion Smith Jack Q Tnd Genseal Sporting Greece Brahms Marion Graham ‘Smith Doyce Wallers

Fragmented Skin Care Ad Copy in Obscure Text

The readable fragments describe a skincare product line including cream and cleansing items. Mentions of cold cream for thorough skin cleansing appear, with disjointed phrases about beauty routines and ad style. No clear events, dates, or identifiable brands are given beyond generic product terms.

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Headrick Pty. Ltd Cairns and Mossman P.O. Bo Caius Chevrolet F. R. Ireland Mazlins Cotton Chyne Ebastiast Aneret URICE Ene Journay Cosmetics Qureay Shales Prine Creany Brite H. W. Mazlins Pty, Ltd Labe Pheme Ex Theatre Amswarn Om Ball Cameron United Farmers Strike U.S Nerman Gag’ Merwe North Caroling Anpaas AMER Oming-Of Trocadeeo Ballroom National Radio Northern Tyre Service Pty McLeod-Street Esplanade Innishail Pelle Tolcher & CO Muit New Lake Central Hotel Spence-street Lady Stanley of Alderley Stanley Tly Flower Boure Weanty
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