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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1946

Page

6

Tropical Theatre Presents Destiny and Navy Showings

The Tropical Theatre screens Destiny a tale of redemption amid danger with Gloria Leen, Alan Curtis, and a strong supporting cast. Also showing The Navy featuring Robert Lowery, Jean Parker, and Bart Monty at the Palace Theatre.

Tropical Theatre Macracet Bac Rabinwon Gnien Mgm Sommanet Wocene Eis Teal Nero Palsee Universale “Destiny Gloria Leen Alan Curtis Frank Craven Jace McDonald Vivian Austin Minnybell Frank Fenton Gloria Abo Navy Robert Lowery Jean Parker Bart Monty

Plane and train incidents disrupt Cairns travel scene

A garbled report notes transport disruptions near Cairns with mentions of a passenger run, military personnel, and names such as M. Mawes and K. P. Lowes. The fragment hints at a helicopter or air event affecting trains and road travel, but lacks clear details or outcomes.

Yextor- Waile Courier Mall RAAF Mies Gordon Td Warner Soma P. Mawn Mears Nickiin Pamengers Geneen Mawes Gunioghan Poilses Indaes

Atherton notices and cinema listings in local paper

A patchwork of Atherton community notes mentions church events, visiting guests, and school ties alongside cinema details. It highlights forthcoming Dixie Creek colour feature at Jax Theatre with Dan Emmett linked performances, plus social and aquatic dance nights and the Miss Broadway carnival.

Dixie Wein Technicolour Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour Marjorie “Reynolds Brillant Gory Dan Emmett Fist of the Minstrels Ring Dan "Emmett Jax Theatre Ie “Bla Alan Marmnali Laraine Day

Lorry Train Crash Traps Truck Driver in Waterloo

Sydney reports a lorry and tram collision in Waterloo where Albert Harrison, 77, of Lurry Fills, was trapped beneath the overturned vehicle. The tram conductor, after two attempts, freed him as bystanders helped lift the truck. Harrison was taken to hospital in serious condition muttering about extensive burns.

Sydney Waterloo Albert Harrison Hartiioh Harrison Hostal

Country Party Campaign Meetings Announced Across Towns

Mr Lloyd Roberts of the Country Party will address an open air meeting at El Arsh tonight at TS office. Mr Clem Cummings and candidate Tor Kennedy will speak at a public gathering in Ed Monian tomorrow night. A meeting is planned at Cooktown on Thursday night at the usual hour with the same speakers.

Country Party Lloyd Roberts Clem Cummings Tor Kennedy Ed Monian Sutetlock Cooktown

Great Trek Exile to Found Transvaal and Free State

National Radio schedules detail a school broadcast on The Great Trek Exodus that shaped southern Africa. It notes Education content by Mr C Hall and Miss L Grimes, musical pieces Chubby and Fat, Animal Friends, and talks by Jack Fingleton. The afternoon features sport, a serial Australian Bride, a play Maladetta and The Dwarf, plus an election speech by Dr Evatt and a Bris bane Orchestra conducted by Clive Douglas.

Transvaal Orange Free State Mr. C. Hall Miss L. Grimes Animal Friends Jack Fingle W. Graeme-Heider Marie James Dr. Evatt Beane Excelsior Aprein James ‘Compton Brisbane Orcherse Clive Douglas

Aquatic Dance Palais Event Highlights Local Pleasure

Nelly captured the novelty prize at Aquatic Dance Palais. Miss Hubbard and Mr. Thomas won the lucky spot dance. A lavish supper served hundreds of children in the lower hall by the ladies’ committee. The hall looked elegant and music was by Mrs. Duignan's Bead. over a thousand children attended in fancy costumes.

Nelly Miss Hubbard Mr. Thomas

Musical Afternoon Supports War Parcels at Assalla

A Women's Auxiliary event in Esplanade hosted a musical afternoon at the Anzac Club on September 24 to raise funds for parcels to Britain. Mrs G M Topitas led the program with youth acts, a Kiddies ballet, tap and toe dances, and two competitions won by Mrs Paul and Mrs H Archdall. An afternoon tea followed.

Assalla Anzac Club Esplanade G.M. Topitas

Trocadero Ballroom Weekly Dance Recap

Monday clam night featured lessons for chumbs with George Stone’s band. Winners included Mint Rookwood and Mel Mennan with Kennedy. supper by Mr Bowman. Friday hosted old-time dancing with Bill Ward’s band and novelty winners Bailey with Banwell, Robins with Smith, and celorgina Evans with Golon. Saturday showcased Rhamba demo by Jack and Joyce Sheehy. novelty winners Tenni with Ingram. Miss Thelma Copeland won the doll with Clive Davia. other prizes went to Darl Siibe Lor raine Kelly and George Boniface.

George Stone Mint Rookwood Mel. Mennan Kennedy Bowman Bill Ward Bailey Banwell Robins Smith Evans Darl Siibe Misa Lorraine Kelly George Boniface

Bright colours in Britain's new schoolrooms

Britain's new schoolrooms to be shown in London feature large windows that open for air. Desks include book racks and adjustable shelves, with yellow, pink, blue and white color schemes and tubular chairs. A laboratory area shows a sink and worktable, while a playroom includes cork boards and a veranda for after‑class use.

Britain London

Mn Lana Noted Another Entry From 1 34 Om

Fragmentary OCR text references Mn Lana and Tully with unclear context. No discernible event, date, or location available to form a concrete news item.

Lana Tully

Doctor Discusses More Of Baby's Troubles

A medical note discusses infant hernias and intussusception risks. It warns that rupture can cause strangulation with abdominal pain vomiting and constipation. Immediate surgical treatment is needed for obstruction or strangulation.

Queensland calls for fair selection of State Orchestra

The Brisbane letter to the editor urges careful use of subsidies for a State orchestra, arguing public funds must support high standards and fair auditions. It proposes a nontransparent audition system with numbered entries and final decisions by a concede selection committee chaired by Heine, Douglas, and Cade, ensuring fairness and public trust.

Calrmg Queensland Ciy Makin Queensland ‘Musicians’ Union Intera Orchestre Cabine The Civic Fathers Memburs Tard Heine Clive Douglas Wynaein Cade Brisbane Bueaber Ford Symphony Brisbane

Ostrich King Comes to South Africa in 1914 Market Rise

Max Rose of Oudtshoorn in the Cape recalls the feather market collapse of 1914. He now owns 2000 birds and predicts no sky high prices again while prices for feathers hover around £88 per pound. Farmers diversify with lucerne and dairy herds as chicks sell for £5 and breeding stock becomes scarce. The Union Government aims to stabilize prices to protect farmers.

Jonannesburg Max Rose Ouidtsoar Cape Atrea Tuyers London New York

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a local public sale with partial details including action and officials, but most specifics are unreadable. The readable bits indicate a sale event overseen by local authorities on an unspecified date and place.

Mothers of Triplets Seek Aid at Atlantic City Convention

Reported at the first annual Mothers of Triplets Association meeting in Atlantic City. Mothers discussed the challenge of identifying and caring for multiples and proposed shared tips and items to help future parents. A clearing house in Charleston will assist with distributing clothing and playthings for triplets and other multiples.

Atlantic City New Jers Cap Mothers of Triplets Association Casileston

Honour for Dutch minister knighted in Australia

On Parliament opening day Queen Wilhelmina conferred the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on Baron FC van Aerisen Beveren van Voshel, Netherlands Minister to Australia, in recognition of distinguished service.

H.M Wilhelmina Australis FC. van Aerisen Beveren van Voshel Order of the Netherlands Lion

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