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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1943

Page

3

Night at the Plaza Theatre star Robert Montgomery

Entertainment page notes a laugh packed show at the Plaza Theatre tonight featuring Robert Montgomery with Shien and a cast including Michwellcn towns Cuod Raing Beetra Keres James Lea ton Rita Jenner and Edward Everett Morin. A broad program of newsreels and dance performances is promised plus a 30 30 minute dance sequence and orchestra.

Plaza Theatre Robert Mont Gomery Cuod Raing Beetra Keres James Leaton Rita Jenner Edward Everett Morin Jordan Alexander Hat Farm Sidney Buenman Seton Miller Everett Mixkin Dance Mall

Toc H Services Club At McLeod Street Aids Service Men

The Toc H Services Club in Mc Leod Street reports two more weeks of hectic activity with accommodation for large numbers of servicemen. The lower recreation lounge on the ground floor provides reading materials, a free evening sip, and washing facilities with soaps and powders. The club thanks the Australian Comforts Fund for aiding equipment and furnishings and appeals for magazines and reading material, offering pickup for donations.

Toc W Services McLeodtreet Shields Street Australian Comfors Fund Committee Talbot “Haust Ross

DeETOMETHISTS Visit to Tully

Fragmentary OCR notes report a visit to Tully by a group described as DeETOMETHISTS with local names and places unclear. The garbled text mentions Mr WOM and Byers Chunner, with scattered references to Suede, Me, and Pan.

Tully Wom Buen Peet Vet Ek Asia Ie Aera Pee Byers Chunner Tully

Boys and Girls Fail to Register in Sydney

Sydney reports show thousands of boys and girls have not registered as required for National Security. Without an identity card they cannot obtain ration books, and failures to notify address changes will cause delays. Director W Worth urges immediate registration and address updates at port offices.

Sydney Msn-power W. Worth Wurthale

Australian War Cabinet to discuss Pacific collaboration

Canberra reports that Sir Owen Dixon will attend the War Advisers Council in Melbourne and the Pacific War Council meeting in Washington to focus on Australia America collaboration in the Pacific. He plans talks on shipping supply aid and federal materiel issues, then will meet Prime Minister Curtin in Canberra before returning to Washington.

Canberra Waterian Sir Owen Bison Melbourne Oxon Dison Cuport Meetynes Te Pacife Washington Australia America Honda Malpoline Canvera Curtin

Town and Country Club and Community Notices

Town and Country reports from St Georges Services Club with hostesses and helpers for April 22 and a list of members. Sympathy extends to two club members. St Mary’s Guild notes a well attended dance with music by Mrs Miller. A card afternoon at Stratford featured Euchre prizes and door, with multiple winners and a lively social scene.

Helpare Mesdames Neville Moynahan Close Jenkins Ross Gelfing Donaldson Burns Etherington Hohensee Pittard Bradford Leahy Coleman Herse B. Anderson Morris Gummow E. Kerr G. Speed D. Forbes Trembath Woodward June Dunlop Davies Buetlel Pearson Blestan Green Missen Davison Jean May. Dulcie Daphne Jewell Sharpe M. Lindsay Mathewson C. Grigins Gritithe G. King Mesdemes Shiach Characis Detzi Dalgarnn Sheety Alb. Mills Littleford St Mary's Guild Mrs. Miller Sy Rollin Jon J Riles Jenkin Josn Burch Iris Herry Sly Sorkere Fis Mel McCarthy Stratford Minile Ogden MelCarthy Moule Willisme

Long obituary list recalls many names and families

A dense obituary page lists numerous individuals and families, including Ty, Mrs Lewis, Jack, Tamara, the Mokinean and Guilfoyle clans, and many others such as the Greens, Blakes, D. Biter, and Ceire, with scattered mentions of residences like Evan's Head and Brisbane. The text weaves family ties, marriage notes, and community connections through a wide roster of names and relations. Many entries name relatives and household links, reflecting a broad, tribute-filled notice.

Mule Lewis Jack Janyer Faust Murry Willan Suni Dros Ruperts Mes Mayer Cannon Mokinean Mia Tamara Eyserald Crome Guilfoyle Blakes Sire Jack Chimorins Beraviere Grace Ang Joan Macun Iin Nel Begnero Evan Hs. Thelean Tem Cuigylain D. Biter Maron Alt Rice Chas and Mildred Sire EW. Sauder Olive Bill Misiis AA ‘Smith Fanny RS Allender Fetoly Mis” Soegpara Jevweley Jones George Puland Wamaily Aisi Tune Weeene Manet Clirke Thea Marcha Allesain Mes Barnwell Brown Sfother and Pather Mim Bev Taundry Murrnean Ana Strapg Ann F Buswing Kevan Ana Berwen Ounat Dolly the Quicke Strana Woodward Am Iy Hine Faria A Sith Shanes Mrs Davidson Bik Carcers Charlie Ang File Daclinetin Mire Storeo Ang Pains Marin Chari Borgie Bromkes Tariis Etvel Fix Eeks Gides the Chullsielse Bob Drake Sir Mitenel Noy Edney Chcle Charlie Adasna Sietin George Ork Blair’ Atiok Mes Gannon Tanstail Pat Malone Sitame Mir Glendon Famille Kamin Greenbyrs Brisbane Bilwan A. Foinhs Ns Ign Oy Moseman CJ Kacresme Stetina Bisse Ted Bad T. Wilson Stee W. Culture Atterton Fap Bieiry Cean Sinreee Wungabuera Tage Dunawen Crete Buncsoers Farin Sr Saran Wales Meg Bert Grall Ray Helen England Poole Beano AB Ruste Mr Degie Basco Win Simimir Bistaoe Petara Arges Wind Jebeeen Tom Tudene Wargck Snd Sun Wrammerha Stiione Brdounes Mulligan Jay “Brane Rose Fletoners Mga Baroy Kate Suhipan Gorneevary Charters Towers Pavnt Eadie Everald Jack Pes

Defence Works Brisbane Urgently Draft Queensland Labour

Several thousand men from Queensland industries will be drafted for urgent defence projects to North Queensland by the Works Council within two months. Deputy Director of Manpower FH Walsh said workers would come from essential and non essential sections and protected undertakings may not be immune. Each state will have a quota assigned.

Brisbane Queensland Alfied “Works Counc

Thoughts for Today Love's Home

Fragmentary verse quotation attributed to Laman Blanchard and an unclear line about “Other sheep I have” with garbled text. The readable portion emphasizes love finding its home in meek and humble nature rather than grandeur. The fragment ends with a stray misread "Saba 10-6" and unclear attribution.

Laman Blanchard

Gordonvale Anzac Day Observed With Services Parade

Anzac Day services were held across Gordonvale churches linked to Easter observances. Large crowds attended morning services and the Anzac procession moved from Scout Hall to the Soldiers Memorial via Norman and Cannons’ feet. Wreaths were laid after the Last Post. Speakers included Mr Campbell and Major Tully. An evening gathering at the Nelson Theatre followed.

Burinz Eton Georges Cannons Soldiers Memorial Norman Sounies Campbell Gardenvale Assatlat Megor Tully Mulgrave Meg Grima Captain Walsh DSA Tee Nelson Theatre

British sentiment in Congress muddled by McCormick remark

A New York Supreme date is implied as Congressman McCormick faces criticism for a remark likening British policy to an old scheme. The piece suggests tension between the House and Senate over imperial ties, hinting at political maneuvering and public reaction.

New York J. McCormick Christian Science British Empire McCormick Senate House of Representatives

Cairns Solicitor Steuce Off Boll Brisbanes Trial

A Cairns solicitor named Gallagher was found guilty of fraud for converting £348 between May and October 1842. The committee determined the theft involved Gallagher misusing funds from his client or lender. The decision names Gallagher and references the period of fraud and the amount involved.

Brisbane Overland Lawcoe Rocert Tamer" Gallagher Saliior Cairns David

Agar Agar Industry Aims for War Time Production in Australia

A report notes urgent demand for several hundred tons of agar agar from Australian seaweeds, mainly Gracilaria conter voides, for war-time supply. Development hinges on land access, capital relief, and diversifying sources beyond Japan to offset shortages and keep local industry viable, with Queensland and CSIR figures cited.

Queensland Csims EJ. Ferguson Wood Division of Fisheries Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Australia United Nations Fie Mila Dapaenda Indus Timtt Clase Sydney Myne

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