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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1944
Page
4
The tropical theatre article highlights a Broadway style dance program featuring Mise Powell and a troupe including Skajen and Carrall. MGM themed acts and an Australian rhythm section lead a 30 30 dance schedule with live piano and accordion performances at the Trocadera Dance Palais tonight.
Spectacular wedding of Gwen Sherwood Atherton and Lieutenant Ross Bryant at Asherton Church of England. Guests, bridal party, and town figures attend with elaborate gowns and bouquets. Reception in CWA Rooms ends with toasts and gifts. couple depart for honeymoon aboard pastel blue traveling dress.
In Edmonton Maine a March 10 dance and euchre event organized by the CWA local armach featured military band musicians led by Staff Sgt Thurlow. Monte Carlo prizes went to Miss Winkle and Mr Dugan, with other winners noted. The event raised funds for soldiers' entertainment and included birthday and social gatherings among locals.
Local family on Abnottstreet announces a search for their son Mark who has been serving with the Royal Air Force in England. Following recent moves, the notice asks for information leading to his return.
Atherton reports Flight-Sergeant W. J. Roche as missing while stationed abroad after serving in Canada. A letter to the Atherton Patriotic Society hints at his whereabouts, mentioning his brother Tom and a aid to understand the situation amid the wartime disruption.
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