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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1942
Page
3
Fragmentary lines mix phrases about life, fear, reward, and home. The text appears as a garbled excerpt from a prose or poetry page with scattered names and partial sentences, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable figures. The readable bits hint at reflective musing rather than a reportable news item.
A fragmented notice of birthday greetings intertwined with a chaotic narrative. The text references a drama titled Poin soya Yo mate and mentions Magpiressie eat love amid unclear names and actions. The readable portions suggest a personal celebratory message rather than a formal event notice.
The text blends garden talk and legume hints with scattered names from myth, literature, and philosophy. It questions prophecy, philosophy, and authors while listing figures like Diana Cassandra and Harriet Beecher Stowe, ending with a cryptic note about answers on the last page.
Fragment of a recipe describing grated carrots and lemon rind processing with unclear steps. The text is garbled but mentions preparing carrots and lemons, potential juice or zest handling, and notes about timing. No clear measurements or full instructions are present.
The text records a December 3 meeting of the Meroe bea francs at the GE WAL Web in Wadeescay with Mesdames Jd Tranechar St Kemp A Furlong Ab Forrester W Stovall Yayo Jane Kenny and others listed as attendees. It notes Creed reception, CWA correspondence, account presentation showing a credit balance and £37770, hospital sewing report, Christmas gilt plans, and a February return, plus discussion of a New Year dance and January venue.
The Our Women at Work Patriots fund committee met at the court chambers on Friday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Rinert, Mrs Boland, and many others who discussed early arrangements for dispatching comforts to ships and relatives. Letters asked for names and addresses of girls from Cairns and Mulgrave Shire divisions. The group planned a large year end drive, with donations lists and street collections, and announced a recess of one month. A dance was held at Trocadero with good attendance, and the December meeting was set for Monday afternoon in the council chambers.
An atmospheric verse scene traces Atherton through violent weather and luminous returns. Characters or voices echo a mythic journey as wind, thunder, and water collide, then give way to a welcoming, remembered place. The text blends dreamlike imagery with a nostalgic tribute to Atherton.
Supreme Hardressers announce an upcoming sale event at ALB in December with details to be released. The notice references a promotional period and calls attention to business matters for customers and partners.
During the month St John’s Knitting Circle has been well attended by ladies, but shortages of wool hinder progress. The group plans to continue mending and alterations for servicemen, asking for more volunteers to help with collars and pockets. Tea funds, donations fromMrs Mardy and Mrs Vallance, and completed knitted garments are noted, with parcels sent and letters from the boys writing home. The circle urges more auxiliary support for holiday and Christmas activities, including a special rider party and a Christmas party for Diggers’ children in December.
An Anchen sicceseful week ends at the Union Jack Club with members kept busy by a dance at Paxpecto Aquatic and a meeting planned for Tuesday afternoon. The Christinae unit discussed New Year festivities. Awards were given in cash and food to supporting women. Numerous members and helpers were thanked for efforts.
Sever 2 enter oe ns Mra, Dutton amd daughter Joyce depart Brisbane by mall train. Ruby Palmer and Master Palmer with Parker and children David and Joan travel to Warwick to reside. Sergent Pilot Laycock on leave with parents in Walens, to return after service. Howden Toowong Fredericks family leave with parents. J Foagin sent by mail from Townsville to Tableland. Dr Goddard plane appeal dance popular. Euchre and dancing, bus from Cakotana, Len Bottrell Orchestra, Jim Duncan absent. Prizes to Mr McBride, Miss C Kehoe, Mr Prams, Mrs Har, Mrs McCarthy, Mr Hard. Supper served by volunteers aided by Stan.
The ceremony joined Brabene and Sergeant Ralph Arian Grate of the United forces, with Brabene escorted by George Sellamy and wearing a flowered tulle gown. The bride’s attendants wore gowns of pink and yellow, and the reception for intimate friends occurred at Peter's Cafe, followed by a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mackay.
The November meeting of the American Red Cross Society in Atherton was led by Roberts. Donations and credit for a special appeal were discussed, with ten shillings pledged. The Wad Crom Aidg report covered military notices and welfare activities. The Atherton Bure Cause seeks funds for a school building and sewing care programs.
The election of officers was held with President Mrs W McPhest, Vice President Miss J L Peake Catchpoole, Secretary Mrs F Cane, Treasurer Mrs A Price, and other roles assigned. The guild recesses until March 4 1943 and the December meeting drew insufficient attendees to conduct business.
Workers busy this week in a volunteer effort to produce camouflage nets. Nets are woven from strong twine to protect lives and guarding against exposure in critical missions. Volunteers urgently needed to join the effort and support field protection and camouflage work.
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