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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

3

Entertainments and Theatre Notes From The People

The item lists theatrical attractions and performers including a tropical theatre scene, musical numbers, and the text mentions performers such as Salter Miller and Robert Henry. It references comedy acts and a segment on song interpretations with various artistic figures.

Tropical Muir She Tropical Secrinethean Isin Raneer” Gourage Robert Henry Bud Reiter Chir Gane Msn IC. Prince

Thoughts for Today to Save the World

A brief 12 4 message asserts not judging the world but striving to save it. The note frames a reflective motto emphasizing hopeful action over criticism, suggesting a spiritual or motivational context. The source presents a compact, era-like voice with a single central idea about purposeful benevolence.

Birthday greetings from Watrens Home Circle members

The Watrens Home Circle sends birthday wishes to Omar Tytlet and other members. The message lists several individuals and mentions songs, dancing, and a local gathering with music and entertainment planned for the event.

Omar Jeanette 2He Tuberore Adele Crane T. Zanzibar Victor Prverenneer HM Fev

Shooting Affray at Lyceum Theatre in Brisbane

A shooting incident at the Gate chem Lyceum Theatre on Gooree street wounded ten people including ushers and two others. Victims were taken to hospital for treatment. police and investigators attended the scene as inquiries began.

Brisbane Lyceum Gooree Street City Lillian Clove Ana Colsey Gonseal Sissey

Ginger pudding recipe from Todays collection

A fragmented recipe describes ginger pudding using butter sugar and ginger with cream. It references mixing butter with sugar, cream, salt, and ginger then baking or steaming in a basin and serving with contard or all.

Fragmented notes on explorers and ocean depths cited in a puzzle

A garbled collage references Dirk Hartog and a plate, Antarctic coast discovery, and voyages of exploration. It hints at commemorations, depths of the ocean 5269 fathoms, and salience of naval or royal fidelity, with a note that answers appear on the last page.

Amsterdam Yall Soohata Rae Dirk Hartog Antarctic Aibeati Zecaoa Geetnana Ortened Saatee Sprance Armads Satlsoe Menten Salir Stein Nicratetek Custon Jarignaerd Aaten Gomietooraie Roe Far Ass

Mt Mulligan Notes and Budget Talks Amid Mixed Reports

Fragmented OCR text describes budget concerns and financial matters with references to a secretary and scales at a capital, a dance held last Saturday, and personal notes about Rosalyn Mareeba seeking medical treatment. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.

Uli McColm Renairman Powaital Wildea Acgula i Sheracon i Sas Ound Nucessary

Tully Notes Ambulance Meeting Notes

Proceedings record a Tully Ambulance meeting with certificates and exams. One candidate group achieved 100 percent pass, and members express intent to improve in first aid and St Johns services. Budget for nine-year tenure submitted, August General’s Department approval pending. Pease elected to fill vacancy on ambulance board. several officers present.

Namihie Meen Sf Te Clase Talfir Thane Brine St John's Auastar-General's Department Ian Severe Cuthbert Pease Ste Matthews Cuthbert "Pease Hoare Exis Dave Betivitiea Ar Amhulance Board Thome Mesre Brigne Hinesham R Edwards Rick D ‘Thomand Joe

Japanese assault on Miangei railway reported

United Press notes a late August Japanese offensive on August 28 aiming at Hengfeng, with 2000 troops moved from Haiphong to Langson. Chungking dispatches claim counterattacks in central Kisngsi Province, four townships captured, and continued Japanese advance toward south Linchwan and west of Shangjao.

United Press Hengfeng Haiphong Langson Undo-China New York Chungking Kisngsi Linchwan i Shangjao

Obituary for Charlie Sailor at Kenny-streer Cairns

The funeral of the late Charlie Sailor of Kenny-streer Cairns was held Wednesday morning August 1 at St John's Church and the Cairns Cemetery. Rev Norton officiated, the Tonga Strait Choir sang, and floral tributes came from many relatives and friends.

BE. C Sailor Charlie Sailor Kenny-streer Cairns St John's Church Cale Norton Ton Strait D. Jacobs Cranwell V .Angeles Dason Sheil Kathleen Bill Rymert May Aean Walters Tintie Ty Per Fomite Mret Aname Pimiby Ani Frnilek Lice Art Harry Wate H Towenfi Reading Thamar Yee Cowarra Vane Lovine Wadee” Ponte Timothy Anna

Starr Bowkett Societies announce new membership drive

Announced additions to the Starr Bowkett Societies reflect a push to expand memberships. The group plans auctions and disbursements to members, aiming to broaden participation in their community society activities.

Starr Bowkett Socyeries Imerestans Ameads Seteen Aveust Groun Theoibers Te” Thre Society Graue Sparaoration

Kidney Pills Claim Big Kidney Tonic in Australia

Advertises Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills as a 35 year Australian remedy for weak or inflamed kidneys. Claims direct action on kidneys and rapid relief with immense sales, urging readers to start a course to remove inflammation and improve kidney function.

Sheldon Australia

Town and Country Social Links and Local Names

Mr ang Mra and A Cunningham traveled by the Sunshine Express yesterday for Mingels. Mr H Prenzler was paid ox coke yesterday for Weon Sanders. Queensland manager T and G Insurance and Mr Hight of the same company visited Cairns, staying at Hides Hotel. Flight-Lieutenant Munro and Mr Munro are in Cairns days, and Cecil Brenan, retired Brisbane manager of Colonials Sugar Refining, sits on the Queensland Directors of Union Trustee Company of Australia Limited.

Ang Mra Cunningham Wat Sunshine Express Mingels H. Prenzler Pyox Coke Yestenes Weon Sanders Queensland T. and G. Insurance Company Hight Cairna Munro Cairns Hides Hotel Cecil Brenan Brisbane The Colonial

Catholic Daughters Card and Knitting Afternoon Recap

A Catholic Daughters gathering featured card and knitting activities supervised by Mrs Murtha. Prizes were awarded for bridge and euchre while numerous members and guests listed, including Mrs J Deaville and Mrs W Kelty, participated in a social afternoon with auxiliary mentions of contributions and attendees.

A Murtha Conrmay Shambrook Manis Bridge A Malinder J Deaville Thidden Pumbert W' Kelty Mire Fl McLeod Enews Dewell Carmen T Boland Muctha McGrath J King Meora Farrugia Keelly Bewyeter Omkay Hawney Crothers Fils F Cummines V_ Reid Allen J. Byrne T Mani S Aida McLeod Whalley Suior Amnatrone Cabal Miroh Mauiuen Were K Marshall Misare

When the Hoosier Season Appears in Heath Bowman Poem

Excerpt from Hoosier by Heath Bowman evinces a midwestern harvest season full of natural images. The speaker recalls land, planting, and changing weather, culminating in a reflection on seasonal cycles and abundance. The vivid rural landscape highlights ripening crops, blossoming flora, and the transition from summer to autumn.

Ayin Praoks Sivera Mars Sassafras Mellitusus Wilt-era Ube Marie Fjies Merk Heath Bowman

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