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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
3
A garbled OCR page describes Tropical Theatre and various acts, with mentions of Reynolds, Danes, and Peete among scattered names. The text hints at a lineup of acts or performances, but many fragments are unreadable, leaving only stray references to titles and performers.
The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Knitting Guild was held in the Schaal Mall on Thursday December 2. Rev Mecpy presided. Apologies came from Mesdames Price and Wil l Tem. Reports noted 234 pairs of socks and other garments produced. Members contributed funds and supported the Red Cross. Mrs A McKenzie and Mel Cane were re elected president and treasurer.
A local fundraising event raised 268 pounds with 12.3 pounds from jam and a box of sweets. Prizes went to Mrs Purdon Street winner Mr Williams of Seville for a 1289 item. Helpers listed include Mrs Hannan and Miss Purcell among others. Adoption at Prisoner of War book and Christmas calendars offered. proceeds noted from Allied Works Council Stratford.
Tableland region farmers rally to fund Australian Red Cross in wartime relief. The appeal highlights dire prisoner of war conditions in Europe, desperate needs for warm clothing, food, and medical support, and calls for local subscriptions. Notables listed as subscribers include local estates and shopkeepers backing the drive.
The annual concert by boarders of St Bernard's Convent Hugh School played to a full hall with many friends and servicemen. His Lordship Bishop Heavey attended with clergy. opening numbers, choruses, and dances featured strong student performances. Gunner J J Caven arrived home from active service and was greeted by his parents.
A 1940s notice describes an arrangement between American Red Cross and Barron Waters leaders enabling Vice personnel to use an excellent facility at a resort for immune and cure aid for service members. The Australian force and ARC support continues with free drinks and refreshments for Allied troops. no charges for members.
Advert announces new Starr Bowkett Beanil Investment Group with a December start. Membership targets farmers and commercial interests, offering £1000 lots and a savings plan of 2 shillings per week per £100. Early applications high. final details available at 100 Lakestraat Cairne.
An aged newspaper ad touts VAXOR No 1 Oral Vaccine claiming to destroy germs causing hay fever catarrh and bronchial troubles with quick relief and lasting immunity for up to two years. The text lists chemist locations and a price of 21 ann 12 6.
A muddled home humor item describes a medical officer explaining a sour trouble as a train crash is misrendered. A Jew apparently involved in a rail mishap enters unconsciousness and a doctor attends, yet the tone turns oddly cheerful with a hopeful remark.
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