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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1943

Page

3

Entertainments Show Styles and Holiday Dance Plans

Readers are treated to a bustling variety of entertainment notes. The Trop Theater showcases a mixed program with a sixty-voice chorus and a Bela Lugosi appearance in a Rio venue. The Spirit Theatre features a four-act melodrama, comedy, and a large cast including Louie Levy and an ensemble orchestra. Easter dances are announced with multiple evenings of social dancing and prizes at the Augustine Dance Hall, plus upcoming stage and concert acts at the Tropical Theatre and the Skitnites.

Tina Massey Goria Mikloe Rosse Cairne Palala Marion Jenin Ainelme Frocaliere Danes

Women at Work in Cairns Community Aids Efforts

A long readable clipping lists females and males involved in charity, knitting, sewing and social activities. It notes baking, crafts, fundraisers, Easter holiday shop closure, volunteers, and church group meetings including the Presbyterian Knitting Guild and Women’s Auxiliary. It mentions donors and local clubs supporting War Fund drives and craft rooms reopening after holidays.

Easter Carnival Features High Jump and Chariot Rides

Nominations for Easter ring events attract large entries with a rich programme. Highlights include open high jump featuring Peninsula and world record holder, dancing and drafting contests, punting, chariot riding, and multiple exhibitions. A dawn procession departs Saturday, with Remembrance Day ties and a dancers’ tea at Soldiers Club, plus Allied Army and Women's Auxiliary participation.

Peninsula Rukir Lase Slyvesery Penile Penere

Mysterious Scribbles From Mon Night Journal Page

A fragmented OCR reads like a local note. It mentions Mr and Miss Arps, Sonal travel, Timmy, a family, and a social evening. Mentions of a large crown expert event and a Wednesday function are present but details are unclear.

Pearce Bam Sven Cay Timmy Ube Brubare Ural

Evening parish party and Catholic Ladies meeting summary

An evening gathering at the Bungalow honored Ronnie’s retirement with a garden spread arranged by Mrs Gould and Mrs Louch. The Pitt Sisters and Walter provided music, with dancing and lawn games. The April Catholic Ladies meeting in the clubroom chaired by Mrs A D Sharnbrook heard reports on charity drives, including Father Hagen’s Memorial Fund, and noted apologies and hostess arrangements for future meetings.

Ronnie Gould Aire Pitt Walter Coma A. D. Sharnbrook Dresen Father Hunt Osa Barratt Donnell Ceprendenter Camere Liewcoin T. E Dwyer T. Butie Me Srath Mt Murra E Madden E Moss J Downey M. Jarman T. Bur- Sea A Dickson LG. O'Meare Moses ‘Thomson Ke Uiccerthy Lincoln Davis Father Hagen COSA Union Jeck Club Mestames TE Dwyers

Catholic Ladies Aid Supports Allied War Effort in Cairns

The Catholic United Services Auxiliary in Cairns reports active weekly service at their rooms with tea coffee and a broad towel supply. Donations of cakes and other items are received, and a social event with music and speakers was held. A large list of volunteers and workers is thanked, with money collected for the Allied Army and a forthcoming trial hearing date noted.

Emi MC Beyer Melite M ‘Dees Kietel Metiseison Schwiie Duncan Jueer Whyle Teese D. Kiefel Lecram Zuns Echofe Carr CUSA Catholic United Services Auxilierys Cairns Sus Social Aineeviemed Uris Eervices Presen Sepper Esthonsadie Mire Torpy Beatford Tetolini A McAlister B O'Malley Waugh J Shambrook Eli Reed He Power A. Bocen A. Maunder A. O'Sullivan J. Whalley E Mose Byam F Smith Bagman G Gast Gee Swinton J Barman W. Dacia W. Beith W. ‘Toohey M. Pony E Evenett M. Keegan Bradfor C_9 Armstone Brown G Brown Donoghue Carman M. Dowling Fate Dwyer A. Farrakey Evans F Schmid Qusia Mornanan Linesia Halloran Hoare G. Dickson M_ McAuliffe B. Roche Davie Masacces

Red Shield Dance at Boyd's Hall Delights Winners

A large Red Shield dance at Boyd's Hall Saturday night featured novelty prizes for Mrs Drapey and partner and Mig K Tenni and partner. Miss AN McBride won lucky door numbers. Prizes to M Callaghan and W Joice. booby prizes to J Hurwoos and W Hawke. Albert Le Grande noted. Event hosted by Mr and Mrs FR Scott who thank donors and helpers. Proceeds reportedly total £37 2s.

Welcom Boyd's Hall Sid Red Shield Drapey Mig K. Tenni AN McBride Stalion Euchte Prises M. Callaghan W. Joice MacDonald Me B Logan J. Hurwoos W. Hawke Mes C Tadelsan Albert le Grande FR. Scott

Camouflage Net Making Efforts Grow Across Groups

A community drive in Townsville Cairns area reports continuous camouflage net production. Volunteers from CDA St Joan's ICA Women’s Club WA and other groups contribute nets and twine. Totals: Mr Orsini 498 nets. groups include CWA Manganvale Presbyterian Ladies Guild and Monica’s Girls.

CDA St. Jon's ICA Women's Club Townsville Cairns Hay Br “Orso Oren eHurts Orsino J Johnston CWA 4Ca Women's Club St. Joan's Women’s Guild ACY Gordenvale Presbyterian Ladies Guild Women's Aurilars Rssa LLA Monica's Fides Dt Rocke Mra. C. Richards Ff Morris Roche J Houson N. Tredrea Bert Williams T . Ros NA Luck F Dalgarno Ad. Henderson Mes Ad. Usdy N. Tredres A Boor W Bearsher W. M. Podaesao W Thompson GG. McKas Langley Norihoge Wishaw LE Harvey F McGaugan Miner Sidans Womesrs Guild Stre Trembath W. J Clark R Horton Rea W. Northage Fp, Trembath Tatten Mirs Morris Mes Langley C. Bay Ace. Gordonvale W. Slater Pierian McKenzie B Wright Fulton G. Gul Potters HyGessifamen's Availity Assatla Irs. C. Goodwin Goodwim Arbuckle G. Wilmnere B. Pucrell Middiator Jo Odennell Buller St Monica Orsini Orsina JT Roche Mcheu Street

East Baeeon Dance Event Report Transcription Mix

A transcription fragment reports a dance held in a large hall with references to a movement, comfort provisions, and various figures. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear names, but mentions community organizing, donations, and several names in a disjointed celebration of the event.

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