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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1944
Page
4
Fragments describe a coast tour with a romantic subplot and a “Road to Morocco” number. References to Aquatic Town and a festival featuring Ballon Sepa Geis ms evoke a Southwestern setting with performers, bands, and dance acts.
The Babinda Patriotic Fund committee held its monthly meeting at the ESSATLAA on Tuesday April 1. Members discussed current War Loan support, enrolment in services, and a September anniversary commemoration. Plans include home garden competitions exhibitions and pedestrian events to engage the public.
A wedding recount describes the bride in blue tulle with Cooktown orchids and a bouquet of pink gladioli. Maurice Howard gave the bride away in a ceremony attended by 19 bridesmaids and a guard of honour. The bride’s mother served as matron of honour. Reginald Hind acted as best man. The reception followed at Hind’s home in Sydney, with details reported by Sydney papers.
A very pretty April wedding at St John s Gulfreh England joined Dorothy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tenant Nopttaw, and the bridegroom. The bride wore a white net frock with orange blossoms and tulle veil. Attendants wore old gold frocks and lace. Lt. Goldsmith RAN and Grooioaman helped with the ceremony. After the register, guests gathered for a reception at the home with a tiered cake by Mrs T V Davis. The couple departed for a honeymoon on the Tableland.
At a Johnstone Shire meeting the chairman moved to extend travel permit boundaries south to Cardwell in response to army and civilian movement. He urged restricting influx, conscripting accommodation for service personnel, and potential takeover of hotels for troops. Debate covered Cairns, Silkwood, Mulgrave routes, and local admin capacity.
An afternoon at Mrs Ames Edigneb’s home featured winners in cards and euchre including Mrs Howey and Mrs McDougall. Dances at Freshwater and Stratford were noted with Mrs McCarthy claiming the 10 trophy. A monthly meeting is planned at Boyd’s Stratford on April 9 to discuss finances and activities.
A garbled report details staff changes and patient care in a hospital setting. Names such as Red Brose, E W Whesler, Winkworth, and Gallase appear alongside duties and relief assignments. Financial notes mention totals like 8109/19/6 and receipts from collectors.
Fragmentary text reports General Giraud, ally of de Gaulle, planning retirement soon. Mentioned are Cadre or peers near leadership, with unclear references to France, arms, and potential succession.
A rough OCR fragment describes a method to remove grease marks across a wide surface using a safer alternative to petrol. It mentions sweeping, sanding, or applying a cosmetic solution like biotin and notes the material as potentially hazardous. The text includes a price reference of 918 1/8.
Women’s auxiliary events unfold with prizes, dances, and entertainment. Members and guests attend multiple programs. notable winners include Mrs. O Connor in a first prize, and Bucky snot and monte carlo prizes awarded to various attendees. Socials feature music, performances, and community fundraising efforts across events listed through the week.
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