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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1945
Page
7
Local listings note varied features at Ramleal and Rex Theatre with shorter programs and international stars. Jean Gabin and Claire Bouchet frame a lineup mixing drama and romance as audiences await select shows and fresh shorts.
The long wedding of Cabra and Sirin featured a reception at the Canada Cafe West Maitland with guests in navy attire. The bride wore a gown of magnolia and frocks were described as elegant. guests included the bridegroom’s mother and the bride’s attendants. After the ceremony, the couple left for Ka 1 tocmabe and southern capitals before settling in Cairns.
The report from Mount St Rer Convent details student performances in piano and vocal sections. Names include Hugh School Herbertton pupils and faculty such as Geraghty, Zammit, McNamara, Buckley, Passetti, Nix, Evans, and Schinkel, with scores and grades noted across grade levels.
Government issued guidance urges reading health tips to boost children’s resistance to infection. It emphasizes fresh air, outdoor exercise when possible, and simple indoor activity in verandas or rooms with open windows to improve circulation, breathing, and overall well being.
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the Poland church with morning and evening services. The schedule includes rites and a morning function. A note mentions a Shepherd Macfarren and a session led by Reverend Gardonvaie.
Local residents in Herberton host a week of services featuring Beverley of Country Party and Mrs F Winfield of Yuruene Methodist, with Erin and Rita Jones attending. Sermons from the convent school preacher and Central Church, choir performances, and an evening concert titled An Evening's Powers and Gracious fellowship conclude the weekend. The Radio Sunday School broadcasts include a prelude and Bible readings.
An informal St George Services Club meeting occurred Monday November 26 with present past members and attendees. The event featured a catered reception with prune offerings, musical entertainment by Mrs Miller and Mrs Oley, prize games won by Audrey Tam and others, and light refreshments including sandwiches.
Fragmentary text presents a tone letter guidance for Brisbane readers with names like Gaby Cline and an address at 104 St Pauls Ter. The snippet suggests parental and maternal care themes and mentions sending letters to Brisbane without requiring stamps.
The article references legacy appeal rhetoric and the need for revival finance as a vital factor in the ongoing campaign. It notes mentions of influential figures and executives discussing strategies, with names like Bert Harte and others cited as part of the discourse.
The Churches Church of Exglan announces a Sunday service at 10 am with Holy Communion on both Wednesday and Friday. The notice notes a special economy theme for the day and invites parishioners to attend.
A report lists servicemen and staff moving through Cairns en route to Toowoomba and Brisbane. It notes leave statuses and transfers, including Sergeant W Herbert and Sergeant Colin Cameron, plus pilots and officers returning from Bougainville and Meroto. Also mentioned are medical provisions, holiday reunions, and prisoners of war who returned to Australia.
An odd public notice notes a dance and euchre evening with highlighted door numbers. It mentions organizers likely including W. Green and Miss EL Griffin, with a prize connection to doors and a small entry fee suggested as 5c in a borough setting.
A bridge gathering will be held at Monica's Club rooms on Thursday afternoon. Messianies Fernoon's party will oversee the event and serve as coordinators for the session.
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