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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1944
Page
3
A scanned newspaper page lists Tropica and Palace Theatres shows including Rude Huseyin and War, with appearances by Bruce, Milian, and Seema. Weekend schedules feature Sunay previews and early week screenings, highlighting local venues and notable performers.
A hyperserial meditation on the nativity narrative compares Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem infants to a cosmic threat to peace. The speaker urges steadfast faith and urges readers to seek divine guardianship over the holy family’s perilous flight to Egypt. The text contrasts worldly power with sacred peace and calls for enduring devotion.
The Bordonvale Anglican church announces its usual Friday services and evening prayer at All Saints with a note that no service will be held in Edmonton or Walverage Babine. The parish plans a special late service for the forces and mentions a forthcoming visit of Rev. Bor Horry.
A detailed fragment outlines Rev P R Cuerelt leading Gordonvale Presbyterian services with themes on Christ’s birth and salvation. The text references a morning sermon on “Tow Splendour in the Sanctuary Life” and a Sunday program including music, supper, and prayer, noting emphasis on faith, redemption, and the birth of Jesus.
A quirky 19th century style warning markets a home remedy brand called Double "D" Eucalyy Sig for colds and sun eclipses. It promotes taking doses, chest rubs, inhalations, and a dubious method claiming to prevent illness during a 28 hour period. The text blends pseudo science with sales pitch and odd product names.
A fragmentary account describes Salvation Army events with Mrs. EW. Jackson and Mr. Priscist Deaaquaree reporting on rain cold weather, a public elimination sale, and a large indoor Salvation Army club gathering. The piece mentions arrivals, volunteers, and ongoing plans as thousands attend and civic figures participate.
A fragmented report notes a campaign by an Irish branch of a party to raise funds for the Queensland Trades 200 Patriotic Appeal. The document mentions Aust talia t' Communist Paris hareise and a fundraiser described as a gala or event, with unclear details and wording.
A lively report from a community event features a Red Cross gathering with games, a guessing jar prize, and a Navy base ball game score of 3 2. Activities included a 3 club army show, dancing in the courtyard, and a variety show with clowns and juggling. Notable names appear in passing as attendees and performers.
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