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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1940
Page
3
RAF fighter squadrons in France push to limit German raids as crews describe air war conditions. Accurately noting pilots and ground crews, the piece highlights operational challenges, fleet readiness, and morale amid early World War II aerial combat.
An account describes Hurricane fighters patrolling over France with pilots from Britain Australia Canada and Russia. The article notes intense German resistance yet praises the Allied squadron for maneuverability speed and the strategic impact of air superiority. It highlights the squadron’s impact on forestalling German activity and the morale boost for Allied forces.
A woman's letter from Brisbane dated April 24 describes showery dull weather turning bright by dawn on Saturday morning. The piece notes we would have settled the weather for the Government event, which has been in planning for months, aiding the large crowds that filled the street during the day and into the night.
Autumn sunshine lit Government House as crowds gathered on the terrace for the governor's opening. Lady Wilson and others spoke, highlighting charity drives, an exhibition tennis matches, and a floodlit grounds fete raising funds for the Red Cross and Comforts Fund. A wedding and social events were noted among attendees including medical guests and local dignitaries.
A fragmented note discusses infant crying and at home remedies. It mentions Lazettes as a short course to correct the condition and warns against prolonged parental irritation. References to laxatives and infant care appear in garbled form, with scattered terms across the text.
The Holy Trinity annual parish meeting in St Mary’s School hall was led by Archdeacon J B Norman. Financial notes showed doubled mission giving but similar overall deficit. new parish council and officers were elected, and a social program followed with recitals and singing by Miss Gibson, Miss Gane, and helpers.
Reported at a Friday parade, attendees noted popular TV guests and mannequins. Handbags appeared large and square, with varied wielding of handles, while footwear showcased ankle-height heels and visible airflow rucking. Accessories included belts and jewelry. an ankle competition drew audience interest with a paid entry fee.
The Herberton Red Cross Society met in the rest room with seven members present. Chair Miss Fr) Francie presided. A letter from Mrs Cschimny of Culverton was read. Members agreed to consider Culverton sub-branch and money selections. Treasurer Mrs Tunnie reported a credit balance of 447/9/10 and a small payment was approved. Financial statement was placed on the resolution by Miss Reynolds and Mrs Clarke.
Miss Ledlie reported on an April special appeal for Red Cross funds and the Comforts Fund. She stated a net profit of £100 after expenses, detailing multiple small donations from church committees, guilds, clubs, and private gifts. The event featured stalls run by Red Cross workers, a mock wedding by the CWA, and competitions by the Anglican Chapter, with various private donations contributing to the total.
Following a discussion, Mesdames Cafferky Imhoff and Gor ton were named a committee to gather sewing materials and oversee the project. A separate knitting committee was also formed with Mesdames Ranmay Thomas and Mrs W Whitaker to tend to the knitting tasks.
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