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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1942

Page

3

Entertainments at the Tropical Theatre

An OCR filled page notes performances at the Tropical Theatre with acts by Morgan, Gabe Mg, and various bands including Bolton's orchestra. It mentions a program featuring dance, singing, and a mid-show contest, plus the Ambulance Brigade committee organizing a party at Freshwater with a patrol of local entertainers and a diverse bill from many named performers.

Morgen Branand Threuay Todtusea Piru Theatre Reehwaler Frewnvweater Ambulance Benet Teall Tauren Bolton Tee Hann

Beveridge Plan Aims at British Trade Lines

London dispatch reports Sir Williams Beveridge proposing a British lines strategy in the Macko region. The plan envisions a river route, with no favor toward American or Russian actions, and suggests My Majesty will meet Beveridge to discuss the Beveridge clan.

Everidge Associated Press London Wiliaes Beveridae Brita Maccow Hull Russia Aree Ica Areiansn William Beveridge Beveritae

National Service Bill Debated in House of Commons

London Ajuballah Associated Press reports the National Service Bill is read a third time in the House of Commons with a division anticipated, as lawmakers consider final approval amid ongoing debate.

Ajuballah Associated Press London The Nationa Service

Thoughts for Today in Favstadvesty

Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled quotation page item with references to Shakespeare and moral maxims. The readable parts mention thoughts for today and a line about a tree bearing good or evil fruits, attributed in part to William Shakespeare.

Birthday greetings to Ramins from Hove group

A fragmented birthday message from Jeanette and the bairns of the Hove siele wishing Ramins a happy returns and noting playful nicknames. The text reads as a cheerful, though garbled, social note with quoted phrases and misrendered names.

Jeanette Hove Siele Tnnet Red Paccoon Ativan Cloud

Todays Recipe Vegetable Shortcake

A muddled vegetable recipe describes ingredients like onion butter milk cheese and beans with unclear measurements and steps. The text mixes cooking terms with errors and stray phrases making the method hard to follow.

Sat Engenne Ceusen

Fragmented quiz prompts from a historic page

A jumble of questions and garbled phrases about pirates poets battles and explorers. It mentions Maine Washington and Tyatslesr with names Drake Nelson and Hardy and references ancient epic poems and metals like steel ivory platinum diamond. The page appears as an OCR damaged trivia item with answers on the last page.

Pegamis Wan Warrins United States Maine Washington England Tyatslesr Drake Columnus Nelson Hardy Olyrmpinds Nelysseys Angus

Babinda Fire Brigade Board December Meeting Notes

The Babinda Fire Brigade Board held its December meeting at ABOY' 2 with attendees including Messrs Ar Campbell Khalr TF Malentant RH Wetwa MuDrnnetts Whitehurch and D Wakeling. The chief officer discussed emergency call powers and civilian aid, water supply improvements, and pressure checks by Mulgrave Shire Council. Minutes note no crew redelved and one die small attendance. accounts totaling £14 8/3 and £18/3 noted as pending finalization.

Department of Local Authority Affairs Brebano Babinda Mulgrave Shire Babinds Water Authority Wat National Service Everton Tanufail Milenfant Chillagne Street Allen Ween

Fragmentary OCR Note on European Financial Matters

The readable parts mention Austria or Australia related terms, Paris, Lyons, and the Bank with references to branches and nit cost removals. The text is garbled. it suggests notes about currency or banking actions near Paris and Lyons, with references to a German connection and a large quantity described as 48 tons or items.

Muvers Cotrees Freeharontier Serather Fe. Bired Paris Lyons Fermion Bank of

The Nimmo Prize and Piano Tutors at Sterling School

Readable fragments show a long list of music students and performers with names such as Mildred Ki and Shirley Reed, alongside various grades and credits in pianoforte, theory, and musical perception. The text references prizes like The Nimmo Prize and mentions teachers and events across a school year era.

Pianotorie Pam Mull Shirley Reed Cecily Comnaon Konture Peggy Wright Bar Bera Buckingham Carrence Credit Pianotori Ann Langan Apo Cent Hangars Mary ‘Stole Giana Crosland Ts Or Cent Norma Laurence Soring ‘Munson Dawn Jessop Surrey Campbell Betty Reece Grace Vinton Guyeeth Davin Bribonnes Murray Pam Cloris Cook Dorothy Paltwestner Pian Forte Blakey Funotorte Rade Erade Joan Rol Inemworth Baker Pisnotorte Henry Bonnie Sinclair Honourn Remae Ol Henferson Giancorie Charchalin Dawn Fowler Frede Heather Diardand Srarthan Pam Lorsthr Richardson Pau Seorthaend Credit Sunior Public Patricia Wenter Ieee Severs Trophier Bel Olor Tihetlen Pattenwn Haenae Hall Patteson Hames Selwyn Hintwe Hone Ates

Ravenshoe News Highlights Busy Weekend Activities

The Ravenshoe report covers a busy weekend with children's events and school activities. Volunteers, parents, and residents gathered for a community meeting at the Ravenhoe branch while local officials and guests attended at Atmetian corners. Weekend schedules include church and social visits, with notes on weather and transportation impacting events.

Harter Raveninne Ehgaya Torehe Timon Somme Atmetian Aera Hintone Paterson Garnet Rte Ben Gills Mr and Wwe Coron Toave Ravenahoe Wemesders Ir. Barton Mr. Garnet Ahernoor Ravensnoe Pettie Mande Gh Cooper Renin Ravernhoe

Engagement Notice for Burret and Robertson in Babinds

The engagement is announced of Miss Burret of Babinds to Ron Robertson son of Mrs Bragg of Babinds. Sergeant-Observer W A Robertson and Captain J G Brooks are noted in aviation and medical service contexts. An Australian convalescent depot reports training completions and acceptance for the AP.

Burret Ron. Yous E. Bragg W.’ A. Robertson Cairn Sydney J. G. Brooks Hat

ERD CROSS VARIETY CONCERT AT AQUATIC HALL

The series 01 variety concert in Aquatic Hall last Sunday evening featured a strong program directed by Mrs Wo A Gibbs. Performers included Mrs C Hodson Miss Veronica Ashworth Mabel Spowart Ina Munroe Corporal Grey Sergeant Pat O Rourke and others with music skits and dancing. The Red Cross Society hopes to sponsor further concerts next year with support from the director and public donations.

Mra Wo A. Gibbs C. Hodson Veronica Ashworth Dong Abd Dante Mise Ins Munroe Huddy Pal McGuinness Hodson Grey Sai Misa Mabel Spowart Vic Smith Dan Way Kentucky Bis Mizz “Hodken Ina Munroe Lightning Pat O'Rourke Pitt Sister Elocution Bano Sein Corporal Hetfeld Masty Pat Corporal Conway Mist Marz Hedgen Ballet Mies Ogee Koch Joan Sherby Pat McGuinness Joan’ Tile Dawn Rete Red Cross Society Gibb Fie Red Crom Society

Roll of Honour Sergeant Woolley dies in Scotland air crash

Advice reached Cairns Wednesday night of the death of Sergeant RM Woolley of the RAAF after an air crash in Scotland. He was 24, educated at Cairns State High School, worked as a proofreader, joined RAAT training, and was active in The Cairns Post circle. Deep sympathy goes to his mother and sister. he sacrificed his life in service to his country.

Cairs RM Woolley RAAF Scotland Bereean Woolley Hud Cairns Eales Ports RAAT Australia Tavigelor Sneda New Wink Rowan Pending Cave Earl Woolley Wera Lery Pequiee Ember Cairns Post Star Dokar He Sports Club ST Hugh Murray Lodge Sun Motrin Brent Woolley Charleville Nis Drothem Sinter

Bertie Frere Branch Holds Year End Meeting

The Bertie Frere branch of the CWA held its final meeting of the year on December 4 at Bertie Frere Hall. Members discussed routine business, reported 30 parcels sent overseas, donations to war funds, and plans for a recess in February. Several members reported family illness and service updates from Brisbane and local areas.

Bertie Frere ZWA Mra Battle Mesdames S Wakeham We Reid C Baul E Wengen H. " Mellerheuser Re Rushworth Severin F Plegerbien A. Sirexjay S.chesney Field Ron Reasurer Mra St. Jones ATF Eters Achoilemie Vest Hildeen Red Cross

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