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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1945
Page
4
A fragmented report references a film or show titled Action In Arabia, stirring debate over its portrayal and themes. It mentions figures or groups linked to the production, notes confusion in quotations, and hints at rhetorical tensions surrounding cultural depictions and audience reception.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sarawak water tale intertwined with theatre notices and film listings. It mentions performers Belore, Mabel e Room, and names like Denia Keefe Marjorie Bernolde Gavarr Ane Mack, plus a catalog of shows at a theatre event with films such as Up to Mabel's Room and The Monster. Also notes a Grand Garden Party, Trocadero dance band, and army aid events, with dancing and matinees.
The debate in the House of Representatives centers on a Defence Medal for volunteers, with Sir J. A. Beanley and Mr WP Coneian presenting arguments. The discussion touches on eligibility, recognition for service, and a potential recognition program linked to civilian and military collaboration.
Fragmentary OCR shows a night or day mail closing schedule with names and places like Croydon and Abanigod. Reading hints indicate a local postal timing notice, listing individuals Boden Maryber Sam and Tom Croydon among addressees or officials. Further readable context is limited.
The unreadable OCR text references regulations, Peru or Seaton, Governor General, and an unclear remark about remittance and sanctions. Mentions people like Sydney and references to technicalities, with no coherent narrative or dates.
Washington report notes a Senate bill providing unemployment benefit for 38 weeks but rejecting President Franklin's 35 dollar weekly aid. The measure lets states set payment levels, with July 1908 as a target for initial funding. The Bennie Banking Committee also approves a bill to pledge government funds to reduce unemployment and support state relief efforts.
US demobilisation progresses as General MacArthur’s estimates are debated. Reports indicate about 550,000 soldiers released or in reserve, with plans to release more as divisions shift from Europe. Officials discuss timing and safety of troop reductions and ocean crossings for returning personnel.
A local meeting plan proposes a committee to list names of all serving personnel and friends in the parish. The aim is to host Thursday night gatherings for men who have returned from duty, ensure a welcoming atmosphere, and organize a public meeting at Shire Hall. A banquet at Masonic Hall and participation by patriotic groups are requested.
In a brief dispatch an unknown source notes Betts and Rabinda departed by plane last month for Brubese. W. Whitehones and HJ Brown are mentioned among those involved. The message references telegraph updates and a brother, W. H. Cundy, as involved in defense duties at Penang.
The CDA branch held its monthly meeting at St Monten Club Rooms on Thursday at 5 30. Mrs LG O Meara announced departures of three members moving away. A musical farewell was given. A delegate was appointed to represent the branch at the forthcoming conference of Catholic nomes to be held in Briabar Mestames. D Shambroak noted Mercy fete receipts and the next meeting will discuss further. Nomination papers were distributed for the CDA executive petition of the Caires ranch with the annual meeting election planned.
An inmate release notice reports orders and names in a disrupted message. It mentions Ordosvale and Gordosvale with references to a unit, a cruiser Perth, and a date around early January, with unclear details about a husband and a safety update.
The Babin Wouen Auxiliary held its monthly meeting in a room on Keptsmither 12. The statement disclosed balances of 40/51. A street stall to aid a roaming fortune was held in Tapross on Wednesday night. Mrs Crane won the prize, Mrs Rivame bowed, and tea was served.
At Valebictor tully on September 21 a hospital fete morning event bid farewell to the Bacar whe i ry with a moroccy se ands wal. The chairman Sie oar MEE DF Dae sulogi te tod Sanaa iee Zfooour led the proceedings and the mood was showing support for Good Fellow and Auld Lang.
Mrs D Winnel of 1p Zepiana de Numa and her husband Pte Be Winkel of Ravendhon are advised by the Army that he died on June 1 1943 as a private of war in Japanese Ihara.
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