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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1943

Page

3

Tropical Theatre Offers Mixed Entertainment Package Today

Todays Tropical Theatre program blends film and live acts with Gary Cooper starrer notables and comedy romance features. Readers can expect a lineup including dancers, bands, and dance music at Gardenvale venue with a late show keeping audiences entertained into the night.

Vankens Anaes Iguren Pelge Sarmuel Gektwin Gary Cooper Balllayee Terean Weg Genvision Abe Rath Mamie Cast Wes Semood Goesure Goxhig Stager Veauantr Sven Neves Yankee Clin Lind Ariete Hurts Palace Theatre

Mareeba Notes Presbyterian Women’s Guild Meeting Recap

At the November Presbyterian Women’s Guild meeting Mrs A Conner presided with members listed including Jahnsn Evans Samways Henderson Hastie Armstrong Price Dinca Duprop and Sugden. A £10 donation was raised for PWMU and future meetings will be on the third Wednesday monthly. The gathering closed with afternoon tea for Methodist Ladies’ Guild guests, a piano duet, and a singalong. Sergeant van Heyes and Sergeant Esther Sugden WAAAF were noted visitors.

A. Conner Presbyterian Women’s Gila Jahnsn Evans Samways Henderson Hastie Armstrong Price Dinca Duprop Amlers Hon Keogh Wherry Kane Logan Sugden Mra. Prenzier PWMU Ladies’ Guild Cooper MT Stamp Downs Sargeant Methodist Guild Missee Firth Drckson Kusenagen Avid Lane Byer

Dawns Branch Labour Party Special Meeting Noted

The Dawns Branch of the Australian Labour Party will hold a special meeting on Sunday at 10 block. All members are requested to attend. Mr Riordan, MAE Federal Member for One district, will be present.

Dawns Australian Labour Party Meoro Riordan MAE Australia Mra Forrester Colin Kemp Sergi Kemp

Golden Casket Shares Change in Stock System

Golden Casket announces a new share system with Casket No Ma. Four shares form a full ticket and worker units. Shares will be 1/8 each, with full tickets at 3.6. Winners receive quarter shares replacing earlier one sixth, and 1/- shares are eliminated.

Jheket Ay Vista Thare Vickers

Double D Eucalyptus and Douie Da cough relief tip

A garbled health tip lists steps using Double D Eucalyptue on a handkerchief each morning and gargling with a water mixture. It suggests chest rubbing and inhalation for worn throat feelings, mentioning Douaie Da and related products in unclear medical opinions.

Red Cross Gor donvate Branch notes and sewing efforts

The Gor donvate Red Cross Society branch held its monthly meeting with members listed. A minute of silence for fallen soldiers was observed, funds from the Chief Secretary's Office and Sunday picture shows were noted, and a 12 shilling donation to Brisbane was approved for Christmas care. Various sewing projects and materials were itemized including gowns blankets towels and handkerchiefs, with names of attendees and donors recorded.

Gordonvate Red Cros Society Mexdames Fox C Reese Windsor Skidmore Fielding Parcy Bennett Victor Will- Shire Frank MacLelland Gordonvale Red Cross Burea Brisbane Lavaring Pristmer Tealy Switzerland Fallan Grey Eric Sute Meinga Heallan Chetmas Meath Mums Mills Skismore Hill O'Brene Waring O'Neil Greenwood Windia Schwenke Mendames Stewart Waring S Mills Finvelle Matron Dillon Fox Rowse Mra North Sxarments C Reese Quay Swalley Fielding Winscor Sheppards Mighell

Molloy and District No 3 Weather and Remembrance Service

November 3 1920s era notes depict a community gathering at Molloy and district with Mrs A Chapman honoured in a social event. The ceremony featured wreaths table decorations and songs with attendees including Miss Baker and Mr Fraser. Guests and relatives from Yungaburra and surrounding areas attended with post-service visits and family reunions noted.

Herberton Womens Auxiliary Meeting Report and Weather Notes

The Herberton Womens Auxiliary met with attendees including Kemp, A Furlong, Hawkins, Ryle, Winkleman, Jessen, Francis, Smith, Mages, White, and G Kemp. The chair was Ace Forrester. finances were reviewed, Christmas canteen orders discussed, and thanks expressed. Weather updates note a shift from torrid to cooler, with rain affecting crops and garden activity in the district.

Sergi JP Whelew DK Mackenzie G. Ray Alan Jeter Mrs. Buckingham Furst Hernerian Gil Guues Herberton

Storm Breaks Drought in Mt Mulligan Area

A fierce afternoon thunderstorm brought much needed rain to Mt Mulligan and surrounding areas. Local official telegrams noted public appreciation after a long drought, while community discussions included road and water works plans. Government and council representatives met to address street lighting, water supply, and future maintenance. Residents cited improvements from the rainfall and temporary closures due to weather.

MT Mulligan Weteminer Tasior Tr Hout Department of Masith and Home Affairs Mt Modhigen Alp ALB Te Gartner Woothakaia Gardner Gerdner Alan Jane Vince Blakner Woltram Arthur James Devine

Camouflage Nets Sent by Volunteers Earn Minister Praise

A letter from the Minister thanks CWA volunteers for supplying camouflage nets to the army. Over 1000 nets were made by diverse workers including youths and elderly, saving manpower and boosting wartime production. The note commends the Voluntary net makers for their extensive and useful effort.

Pbs i EA. Crowther C.W.A Cairns CWA

Cairns Red Cross Toy Competition Entries Adjudicated

The Cairns Red Cross Society announces a toy and doll making competition with prizes for items such as knitted, crocheted, or sewn goods. Categories include toys of wool or fabric and a senior junior division with first and second prizes up to £1, awarded at the Gotten chambers on December 20.

Cairns Red Cross Society West Etiries Brdap Ein Gotnet Pn! Ox Bos Crorchet Tay Nigel Gor Yarhaby Jecom

Town and Country Notes From Cairns Socials and Cards

Percy Kidd of Malsads to Cairns for a couple of days Mrs Dawn Watson Mareeba to arrive in Cairns today to stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs Dick Watson Clare Street Word receive word of Hendfather’s husband. Catholic Daughters card game at St Montes y Club Lake Street. Euchre and bridge played. Mrs A Maunder won high bridge spare. Guests include many local ladies and gentlemen. Drawing of new press union to be held on Tuesday next December 7. ticket holders to hand in books before date.

Percy Kidd Malsads Sas Carr Cairns Dawn Watson Mareeba Dick Watson Clare-street Hendfather Liruupantack Dave St Montes'y Club Yooms Lake-streel A. Maunder M | Schmid Merath Masdames AD Shambrook Purcell Boland MC. Cameron Eod. Hoskins Power B Bradfard CB Maulden M ‘Schmid J Courtney W. He Lanco G ‘Stuart A Maunder O'Sunven W Turner L. Schofeld Aematrong F Cami Quelte Dan PS Onell Farr P McGugan Mcorsuy Coothersreath Downey Mullins

YMCA Boxining Lessons Bring Cheer To New Guinea Troops

Melbourne reporter notes YMCA and ACK efforts in New Guinea where troops front lines face monotony. Former boxing instructor offers bowing lessons and occasional boxing classes, drawing growing local participation. The YMCAACK alliance provides free services, including tea and entertainment, to support troops in forward areas.

YMCA Offer van Klee Pudle Melboune Toor Maggs New Guinea Mazes

Army knitters urged to aid netmakers in several centres

A Brisbane initiative seeks volunteers from the Ordnance Service and local organizations to repair and refurbish garments for reintegration into service. The Graince Department will supply materials, disinfect garments, and manage distribution to centres, enabling steady stock for the army while not hindering daily work.

Makers’ Committee Brisbane Princple Partiernarsanisation

RAAF reports over 18000 personnel serving overseas

The Minister for Drakeford announced that more than 18 000 RAAF members are stationed in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, India and other theaters of war, with Australian air crews flying British and various American aircraft.

Melbourne Drakeford TAAF United Kingdom Middle East India South-west Pacific

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