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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1943
Page
3
Fragmented text lists a sergeant Arthur J. Lawrence local notice and a Burma visiting relative, plus theatre and film items. Mentions Rex Theatre program Love Crazy with William Powell and Syn, plus dance events and aquatic entertainment, all reflecting a busy public notices and entertainment page.
The August 12 issue reports on the Red Cross link annual events at the City Mall with Wilma as president and A E Seeroe among attendees. It notes Saturday visits to Lady Gowrie Child Centre and Rosalie Creche, with speakers including Professor John Bostock and Miss Heinig advocating motherhood, nutrition, and child welfare. Also covered are the Church of England Help Society fete at Bishopsbourne, the Lyceum Club annual meeting, and Governor attendance praising women volunteers aiding servicemen, plus a YMCA style youth fitness drive varying centers and doll parades for unit children.
Obituary from Mareeba notes the passing of Alfred William Rogers at 74 after months of illness. A pioneer figure who arrived in Victoria in 1869 and Queensland in 1904, he worked in tanning and agriculture in Atherton Tablelands and Bilwon. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and many friends after a funeral at the Mareeba Methodist Church.
New York report states Tommy Manville, known as Augen, filed for his seventh marriage yesterday and announced a separate marriage to Benny Aleworth, an 18 year old bowls player, with postponement noted for one ceremony and Manville offering delayed statements about his arrangements.
Fragmentary report notes a sewing boom at a bed company with thanks for follow up and donations. Mentions last week of ceremonies and dated names, with references to reading patterns and block collections. Contains unclear names and figures, indicating a community update with mixed, residual details.
Dance entertainments at the Trocadero Dance Palais drew strong crowds last week with nightly programmes. Monday featured learners and swing sets from 7 to 12, Tuesday highlighted old-time dance, Wednesday and Thursday offered gala nights with Monte Carlo and lucky spot, Friday showcased jazz dancing, and Saturday hosted the big carnival with two dance bands. Prize winners included Miss Murdoch with Mr Willett, Miss Peterson with Mr Snelling, and several other couples. The Dance Band provided the music each night.
The Aquatic Dance Palais featured four well attended dances last week. Top prizes went to Misa J Lishe and Pre McCabe for the 30 30 dance on Tuesday. Gunner McGill, Pie A Creater, and others performed as crowds enjoyed the varied programme with prizewinners including Miss Fancy Ginn, Sapper W Wender, and Miss J Hull.
At MUCUSA dances last Tuesday and Friday nights a strong turnout attended the 00-40 dance on Tuesday with Mr N Lobie and Mr C Lowe providing music. Novelty winners included Miss M Roche and Mr HJ Bergman for monte carlo waits, Miss Z Wallace and partner for Friday night’s novelty quickstep, and Miss Margaret Brown with Mr Wallwork for the lucky Canberra two-step.
A double wedding feature from Cairns and Brisbane shares details of the unions. The first wedding at a local church united the daughter of Mrs. and Mr. with Mr. JW. Kirk, followed by a refined reception. The second, at St. Shure Cairns, united Miss Valmai Plate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis Plate, and Mr. Murray of Chill Tagore, with elaborate dress, bouquets, and a three-tiered cake. Both couples plan to honeymoon in Brisbane, then settle in Cairns and continue family ties.
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