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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

7

Puss Theatre Show highlights at Palace and Plaza Tonight

The Palace shows The Great American in technicolor with Don Ameche and Andres Leeds and Al Jolson in The Tales. The Plaza offers Gypsy Wildcat with Maria Montez Jon Hall and Peter Coe, a romance adventure tale. Also screening Lucky for Sam with Alan Ladd and Helen Walker.

Roman Kary Fox Don Ameche Menatsd Andres Leeds al Jolson Honeymons Gale Storm Peter Cook Dee Plaza Theaterg Universe Maria Montez Tite Jon Hall Peter Coe Maria Montes Alan Helen ‘Walker

Theatre Adopts Classic Film Double Feature

Rex Theatre presents a menu of films and shorts including A Tree Grows in Brooklyn featuring Dorothy McGuire and Joan Blondell with ensemble cast. The program runs over two weeks, showcasing vintage reels and a variety of shorts for audiences.

Rex Theatre Ouihe Brooklyn Dorothy McGuire Joan ‘Blondel James Dunn Lloyd Nolan Peggy Ani ‘Garner Ted” Donaldson

Freshwater CWA Announces Yearly Officers

The Freshwater CWA lists annual officers for the coming year including President Mrs Wilma Hon Treasurer Mrs Genta Mrs Moule and Mrs Dunes from Stratford. The organization prepares arrears and plans events for the season.

Wilma Cas Genta Cr. Moule Dunes Stratford

Tarzali QCW A branch annual meeting reports funds and gifts

The Tarzali branch of the QCW A held its annual meeting on a Wednesday with DLV presiding. Attendees from Atherton included F N D Bower and others. the financial statement showed a year ending August 31 1946 with a balance of 79 pounds and 101 in War Savings Certificates. Donations were made to multiple charities including Charters Towers Hostel and Christmas Cheer for servicemen. a Bring and Buy table raised funds. Officers named include Mire Pik reverend? no. The text lists Mrs Williams as president, Mrs Wiseham as secretary, and Mrs McAlister and Mr Treveren as vice presidents.

Tarzali Qcw.a Thafl Cleminaon Atherton F.N.D II Bower Milas Charters Towers Ruth Fairix DSPA Qate Atherton Mire Pik Williams Wiseham McAlister Treveren

Fragmented notes describe travel by train among named places

The readable fragments mention several people traveling by train to or from Brisbane Cairns and Kingaroy, with references to Smith Shirley Jackson Bunvshers and Mr and Mrs Bellamy, and to trips during the week and yesterday. The garbled language preserves some names and destinations but lacks full context.

Jacke Misa Shirley Jackson Bunvshers BuDivan Bestene Bellamy Brisbane Toe Ca Torsmane Ugly Kingaroy Cairns

Tolga Notes School Dance and CW.A Annual Meeting

The Tolga CW.A annual meeting notes a small attendance though 23 members are listed with a recent stretch of activity. The dance event showcased winners Cahill Murphy and Misa Shirley Cook for games, with Mrs Murphy taking the cut. A hospital visit on Christmas Day and knitwork for Britain are mentioned along with a tennis court project for the state school.

Eucire Mesdames Cahill Murphy Misa Shirley Cook

Starr Bowkett Society Holds Annual General Meeting Tonight

The Third Starr Bowkett Society invites members to its registered office at Baidlock for tonight’s AGM. The review covers 12 months of operations with small loan premiums but a successful year and likely issue of a final interest loan to remaining members. A sale of a £300 appropriation will occur after the meeting, not on the last Friday of the month.

Starr Bowkett Society Baidlock

Man's Inhumanity to Man Burns Thousands Mourn

A terse verse laments human cruelty as fires rage, leaving many in sorrow and mourning amid public tragedy. The lines recall the cost of violence and loss across communities.

Burns

Education Broadcast Listed With Times and Fees

The notice outlines scheduled education broadcasts on September 36, 194 era, with listed times from 12:30 to 4:00 and a charge of 1.00. It references stations News 1148 and numbers 700 and 9.08 in connection with the service.

O48 TIS News Deal Education

Calms branch Royal Society of St George social meeting

The Calms branch of the Royal Society of St George held a social at Rogal Hall on Tuesday with Capt. ERB Pike as state president guest. W Grif Ani presided. Pike highlighted the empire wide influence and aims to promote English traditions and aid new citizens in Australia, noting future work and Brisbane ties including a ball and a proposed club for members and British brides.

Royal Society of St. George Rogal Hall Pike W. Grif- Ani Capt Lond Queensborough Empire Australia Brisbane Murphy B Carter Eamer Niagara TF. Pike North

Can-Opener Wives Problem Reported at Cafetown

In Cafetown a social issue is noted as newlywed wives are portrayed as incapable of cooking or cleaning at home. The piece suggests war and labor shifts push men to manage households while families adjust to postwar expectations. The readable text indicates evolving gender roles and domestic strain.

Cafetown Adrien Heome Trey Mara

Yungaburra Notes at Tivoll Theatre Show

A lively village variety show at the Tivell Theatre raises funds with the McMahon Bisters performing. Attendees from across the Tableland enjoy musicians and vocal acts led by Min B White and Mrs McManen, with local talent featured in a charity event.

Yungaburra Bex Tableland McMahon Bisters Tivell Theatre Beraralls Goem Fort i White McManen Abust Ian Nal G- Mskanon Mekdahon

Choral Society Notes and Aims From Monica Melody

The piece discusses the Choral Society activities, mentioning Mr. Bull Dustan and Mr. Dumas as guests, the beauty of a new music selection for a ladies choir, and upcoming performances at Hall s Lake-atreet near the Council Chambers. It notes a desire for more voices and praise for the choir’s progress with pieces like The Gl and the Fueyeat.

Bull Dustan England Dumas Norris Carel Bocky Lake-atreet Council Monica Melody

Herberton School of Arts elects two trustees

September 21 meeting of the Herberton School of Arts committee elected two new trustees to fill vacancies. Only one of the original trustees, Mr. J. Newell, remains. Mr. Gilbert Petter and Dr. Millett were chosen. A new rules list for the library was approved and funds were authorized to acquire about nine new books.

Herberton Herberton School of Arts School of Arts Reserve J. Newell Gilbert Petter Millett Symes Mears Perry

India's Aviation Plans for India Airways and OV services

New Delhi AP reports plans for aviation development in India with Sir Frederick Tymms, head of civil aviation, stating transport should be run by commercial enterprise under state licensing. An air transport licensing board starts in October 1946. Latest British aircraft acquired for use and expected soon.

New Delhi India Frederick Tymms Vil Aviation Air Transport Licensing Board

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