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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
4
A noisy program at the Canyon theatre showcases a hurry with Smiley Burnette and Thomas Mitchell in a dance themed night. Palais will host a lively program with prizes, novelties, and a tax-trot contest, plus old favourites projected for a robust evening of dancing and entertainment.
At the Molloy district gathering, members of the Australian Comforte Fund chaired by President Mrs Haifeld decided 11 unsold articles from a gas trial would go to the jumble hall. Plans included two dances, bookings, Aquatic Dance Palace led by Friday night, and the first CWA mowing of the year in April. The meeting discussed Anzac Day arrangements, dinner catering for around many servicemen, and various local social activities. Details mention performers, prizes, and local residents visiting Mareeba and Cardwell, with many names and places tied to Molloy.
A British Council of Churches appeal urges a day of Thanksgiving and a fund from church collections to raise 1,000,000 toward Christian Reconstruction in Europe. The effort backs Bible provision, training, youth programs, and temporary church buildings in affected areas, with donations directed by the Reconstruction Committee of the World Council of Churches. Further details are from Betsy Cornell, 56 Bloomsbury Street, London.
The readable text hints at a school event with a head teacher presiding. It mentions a closing or dimming of the show after a significant occasion and references Comation of Dentilities and a general echo from the audience. Specific names or dates are not clear.
A lively fundraiser at CR Beith and Co. venue Trocadero featured a masquerade of games, music, and a grand healing variety show. Guests included Miss Laurel Clarke and Miss Jesn Merath among hosts, with decor and costumes per the era’s flair. The evening wrapped after midnight as organizers and attendees celebrated.
The Herberton Younger Set met in the CWA rest room on a Saturday for an afternoon tea hosted by the girls. Mrs Stovell welcomed guests, the treasurer read a strong balance sheet, officers were confirmed, and the group enjoyed a sun ambesed game after tea.
A Australian Country Party discussion led by AW Fadden argues for strong investment in secondary industries to provide full employment and diversify beyond farming. He cites Queensland as the only state with support and warns against prematurity in pursuing artificial industries, stressing coordinated policies to lift export power and stabilize conditions for Australia’s place in world markets.
Sydney April 11 Judge Williams ruled for the Commonwealth in the case brought by former Senator Fatfee Dunn contesting the matter before the Australian War Commission The judge held that Section 177 of the Soldiers Repatriation Act only applies to appointments of officers or servants to the employ of the Commonwealth and not to positions of authority
In Cangedra on April 24 a report notes telegrams and telephone service for Mother's Day will be restricted for war memory communications. Postmaster General D Cameron states cheaper facilities allow military and Allied troops to send messages via army channels, with new limits on messages between Australia and Egypt.
A fragmented account describes a wedding in a stylized setting. The bride’s sister and mother are noted among attendees, with references to attire and ceremonial details. Guests present include relatives and numerous presents, including cheques, and the couple’s honeymoon plans are touched upon amid the sparse text.
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