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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1942

Page

3

Odd Theatre Page Teems With Names And Gags

Fragmented OCR lists film and stage acts with Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Lucille Ball Fibber McGee Molly and other performers. Mentions theatre listings at Place Theatre and Movie News, plus a dramatic piece about a woman. Confusing text preserves show lineup and folk names from entertainment pages.

Teigeal Thamire Livingstone Fitzpacick England Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Molly Tucille Ball Meus News Sla

Community event notices mix with dance exhibition and fund comforts

The page blends notices for the Abeiotie Fund comfort drive with a social calendar featuring the Aquatic Dance Palais gala nights and a two-weekend old-time dance program. It highlights Miss Marion Jane Linedance Band and a cheerful community focus amid fragmented OCR text.

Aquatic Dance Palsis Nigeiane Gi Loy Merritent Tarai Marion Jane Linedance Monte Cario

Atherton Patriotic Society Meeting Highlights WWI Support

The Atherton Patriotic Society discussed monthly distributions to aid men in service, coordinated with the YMCA. Officers were elected, committees formed, and plans outlined for wartime relief, fundraising, and community mobilization through September events.

ALOOMBA NOTES AUGUST UPDATE

Aloomba notes from August report various locals on leave and visits. Carne and family visit Tableland. Mee Buchacan returns from holidays with parents. Sir Robertson sustains knee injury and hospitalised briefly. Ted Rosendahty and family on leave with sister in Kingari. Maring Owans hosts Mrs Scholl for several days. Jack Kenny spends leave with parents.

Aloomba LAC Tee Carne Mee Buchacan Imlallen Mie J. Sartie Townes Ite Mater Kelvin Owens Hazel Cotterill Hazel Leighton Save Herberton Ambulsance Sir Robertson Ted Rosendahty Rnsendshi Kingari Mie Maring Owans Sreler Scholl Jack Kenny

Brisbane Notes on Playgoers and Censorship Tactics

The Brisbane column laments on theatre plays seen as racy and cheap, noting promoters of decency urged to act under church auspices. It contrasts public backlash with a shift in attire as rationing lowers fashion standards and reports on local fishing, weather, and wartime diet. It mentions the League of Decency, sailors, and the impact of censorship on performances.

Dos Fe RC Church Brisbane England Gould Beltane

Thoughts for Today Modesty Charm and Heart Warmth

A fragmented devotional note on modesty and character. The text recalls Modesty as a charming virtue that softens hearts and inspires steady effort. It hints at common maxims about humility and self restraint while using archaic spellings and incomplete phrasing.

Birthday Greetings From Briens Home Circle

The Home Circle extends birthday wishes to members and names Dolly Dimple Queen of the Hills Lace Feen TM Booky Bin Bruno and other celebrants. The message encourages a motto urging everyone to strive for their best and support one another.

Briens Jeanette Dolly Dimple Bruno

Brawn Recipe From a Historic Menu Note

A fragment describes making brawn from chunks of meat with bacon scraps in a serge saucepan. Simmer four hours then strain and chop the meat, boil the liquid an hour more, and season with pepper and spices. The note suggests variations and notes on flavor and temperature.

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Turbulent Aug 22 mine town meeting in Mareeba

Fragmented OCR text reports a chaotic Mareeba meeting with warren of names, awards, and disputed accounts. It mentions wardens, a race, and financial tallies, including balances and payments, with unclear attributions and mixed local references.

Visiting official from Cairns on business departs by mail

A visitor from Cairns on business leaves by mail train to Seile ees at Gens Sees cae nel JS Carne, with J. Wondford at Innistail noting a Private Vie. Cumé returning from the Middle East on leave in Calms Seicknown. In cricket circles, enlistment plans and a Lieutenant-Colonel Cairns connection are mentioned alongside Magistrati.

Cairns J. Wondford Innistail Vie Cumé Middle East Colon de

Netting for Australia Urges Wider War Work and Relief

Fragmented wartime bulletin notes progress in net-making for defence, calling for many more workers. It lists volunteers and supporters from St Johns Guild, Presbyterian Women, CWA, and other groups under Mrs Trembath and Mrs Atherton, urging speedy production of 1AIt and 24M square nets and inviting women to join supervisors or contact Mrs Roche.

Gurosa Sr W.ornine Jos Johnston Stoner Malong Gra Trembath Morric C.D.A J. O'Deanelli Presbyterian Women's Guild A. Mew Keane Women's Artillery Mes C Goodwins CWA Mre Atherton Mra. Waller Miss Storey C Richards Barnes S Holden T Barrett Aurprius Australia EA. Atherton JT Roche Iettrustee

Herberton News Item Recaps Speech and Local Events

Local newspaper summary reports a community meeting where President Seatoniet Ermteereee addressed supporters and introduced new figures, praising efforts and outlining future plans. The piece mentions a midweek program, a regional tour, and various attendees including officials and residents. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.

Babinda Notes Highlight Social Event and Local News

Social events marked by a welcoming touch for USA soldiers hosted by Father Carns and helpers. Local updates mention Gordonvale trip, shipboard leave for Allan Waddell RAN, and plans for the Babinda Ambulance subscribers meeting postponed due to late planter reports.

USA Daly Sistor McDonald Mrs Geary Mises Berti Burnett J Sur Groth Fron Riley Tenis Gordonvale Careat Mir d. McGrath Eye Mig Ie Jeskson Eile Sureas Allan Waddell Partu Waddell M. Brown

Face Cream Ad Uses Bold Claims in Fragmented OCR

Fragmented ad text touts a new improved ointment for faster healing and pain relief. It mentions Ewan ta hat eal te and claims quick infection prevention with a double effect.

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