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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1943

Page

3

Edmonton Theater Event Supports Church funds tonight

A charity evening at the Edmonton Theatre features a varied program with Jane in The Man Martin Dale, Marjorie Weaver, George Reeves, and Richard Avion among the cast. The event includes a dance by the Eve of Ireland group, refreshments, and a chance to win cast prizes. Proceeds aid the church, with a night of entertainment and novelties planned.

Jane Ag Mactindale Jara Marjorie” Weaver Alsn George Reeves Richard Avion Ancy Devine Wance Edmonton Ireland Eamonton Legent Yarranion

Heroic Ukrainian Heroine Helen Kovalchuk Honored Four Times

Soviet reports credit Helen Kovalchuk with earning four decorations, becoming the USSR’s only woman to receive four orders. The account recounts her valor in battle, tending wounded under fire, cutting a German soldier free with a razor, wiring wounds, and continuing to evacuate troops despite frost and exhaustion.

seten _Kovalchuke Abe Ussr Steharia Sears Helen Kurslehule Alice Petra Angers Basher Kievarrine

Woman seeks smoked haddock at flat shop exchange

A disjointed dialogue describes a shopper asking for a smoked haddock while an assistant assesses options. The exchange includes misheard speech and incomplete lines, noting a comparison to Clark Gable and mentions of appearance.

Clark Gable

Submarine Cinematos and Birds in Queensland Science Notes

A Brisbane Entomological Society report discusses a malaria mosquito in Queensland, chillies as irritants, and a submarine cinema device. It covers bird behavior affecting vineyards and bee predation by Merops ornatus, with notes on stomach contents and insect interactions.

Cairns Africa America Os Risary Samarte Brisbane Stanthorne Duke Jarvis Theo Tron Sen Birts

Town and Country Dance Benefits Comforts Fund

The Cairns Comforts Fund branch hosted a Wednesday night dance in Aquatic Hall organized by Bill Crouch of the AWA. Servicemen attended along with many civilian dancers for an enjoyable evening that aided the Comforts Fund through a joint effort with the AWAS in Town and Country.

Cairns Comforts Fund AWAS Bile Crouch AWA Sama

George's Services Club Weekly Report and Events

The HT George's Services Club lists members and volunteers for the week ending April B, including Neville, Jenning Ross, Gelling, Pitard, MacDonald, Trembath, and many others. Donations from Mesdames Shach Williams Dalgarno Warner and Miss Jones St George's Club aid Allied Navy support. volunteers are urged to obtain tickets from secretary Mrs E Morris. A social at St John's Club Rooms featured Garis Guild with Sergeant Rollinson and music by Mrs Millar, plus a RAN hostess crew and various contributors.

Brian “Neville PG Clove Jeni Jenking Ross Gelling Boyns Etherington Hohensee Pitard MacDonald Herse Morri Anderson Trembath Gummow E. Kerr G. Stenhees Forbes Woodward R. King A Maider Dunlop Buettel Donaldson Pearson St John's Garis’ Guild Rollinson Millar RAN Mary Deeb Valmae Plate Margaret Dayson el Lang Pauline Merrick Mrs Storing Ron Morrie Ryonte carloyDovelty Jean Crofton

Stratford Welfare and Entertainment Fund Meeting Minutes

The Welfare Committee met in Boyds lounge on April 8 with Mer dames Nott Boyd Patterson and others present. Apologies were received from Mesdames McCarty Damean and Deede. Funds and donations were noted including a presentation from Mrs AL Finslene and proceeds from Australian ramps distributed to parents.

Boyds Merdames Nott Boyd Patterson Botrell Crimmin Peterson James Amore

Amery Red Cross Club Hosts Weekend Events

The Amery Red Cross recreation auction and weekend program drew strong turnout. Activities included a Sunday club picnic organized by Ruth Ridgway and Bob Lyon at Fos Beach, a shore lookout at Now 2 tan Park, a late evening picnic lunch, and a Monday night concert and dance for servicemen and their guests.

Picnies Ruth Ridgway Bob Lyon Gibbs

Edmonton Wedding At St Francs Church April Event

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at St Franc Church Edmonton on Saturday April 10 at 7 am. Lilien Rely daughter of Mrs F W Townson married Private James Alexander Secombe ATF son of Mr and Mrs A F Benimbe Mareebe. Rev E P Stalley officiated with Miss Norman Plae at the organ. The church featured antigonon roses and asparagus fern arranged by Mrs L Plate Edmonton. Bride wore superheart blue with gladiolus spray and a white veil. sister Mrs Blakey Mareeha served as matron of honour in dusty pink. Best man was Connors F Leneh. Continuous reception followed at the bride’s home.

St. Franc Church Eamonton Lilien F W. Townson Townson James Alexander Secombe F Benimbe Mareebe EP Stalley Missy Norman Plae L. Plate Edmonton Harry Townson Mr. Blakey C. Kling P Howe KP Salley Ivy Robert

Friday Night Community Dance and Talent Contest

A local weekly dance at the recreation hall on Barrer Street featured coloured slides and radio transcripts, ending with community singing. Tonight the 30 30 amateur talent quest opens with prizes, welcoming servicemen and companions for entertaining acts across sessions and a monthly finale.

Barrer

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