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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1942
Page
3
The fragmentary text describes a chaotic scene with scattered names and images, mentioning an excavation at a cave, a theater event at Pinan Theatre, and various persons like Sharon, Beneta, Farid, and Henry. The material appears as garbled OCR with no coherent narrative or clear date.
Fragmented OCR text lists various names and items including acts at a show, performers, and sections on management and aquatic events. Several garbled phrases mention Teodjes and a prime act, with partial references to a Mr Ran Pendier and a Praca color theme. Overall content is unclear but indicates entertainment listings and staff notes.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a dance event at Freshwater Hall this coming Friday featuring performers Nisa Foater and Pir Kelly with partners. attendees urged to wear hats and enjoy the evening amid festive chatter and reminiscences of past dances.
An entry notes a work titled The Seede and Graine of Skill by SY ETHEL INCE. The brief item records authorship and a cited title, presenting a small bibliographic note in a period journal style.
In Archangelsk the Soviet era taps women workers for naval roles with hundreds training as stokers sailors and navigators aboard ships. The Young Communist League reports female crews thriving on vessels such as the Dniepr and Vitekzhanin. Maritime schools have prepared many women for seafaring duties, ensuring ample skilled hands across the fleet this season.
Fragmentary text touches on constancy in love and the limits of human abilities. It references real men, past and present, and the idea that fortune can be wrested or left behind by effort and truth. No clear events or individuals emerge from the readable parts.
At the third annual Japoonevale War Service sub-branch gathering in Innisfail the president Mrs R O Jones presented the financial statement and officers’ report. Retiring officers were re elected and the birthday cake was cut. Several members attended including Mrs Jones Mrs Suitton and Mrs Borg with staff listed. Corporal Dana Dawson of the WAAAF received a wallet from attendees.
December 12 Atherton wardens held a civil defence meeting at the Police Station. Sergeant Gordon and wardens Madigan Dalim Neben Elms Lunn Aphilltses Swan Fane and others discussed air raid plans and loan preparations. A presentation showed city plans and air raid measures as the group urged collective effort and support.
The readable fragments describe a seed trade and monetary terms, mentioning small payments and a purchase price. The text appears to be a garbled quotation likely related to early commerce and barter, with obscure names and units meaning unclear without fuller context. The passage seems focused on value, exchange, and timing rather than a clear event or person.
A Deceimhés carnival at Taneeind on S0tuhiay featured street activities and a Court of Ta Justice roaming the streets. Local residents of all ages browsed stalls, enjoyed tea, and faced minor charges from a mock court. In the afternoon a garden party at Mr and Mrs Wo Stitt's home supported the Patrione Puba charity.
Jeanmice and all the bairns of the Home Circle extend birthday wishes to Cone Brown-fye-Blue Little Bush Mallen of the North Pini Coral Golden Pansy Samson of the Circus and Twinkle Tin. The motto is that progress matters more than position.
A duplicated recipe fragment outlines a sausage and apple tart using pork for two tarts. It suggests serving hot for dinner or cold in lunch boxes, includes curry dessert spoon and breadcrumbs, with unclear terms and measurements.
The text blends trivia on Roman emperors and towns with jokey references to authors and a mock geography puzzle. It mentions Justinian Vesparian and Trajan as racehorses or emperors, cites a naughty novel misattributed to several authors, and presents a latitude riddle claiming directions from the North Pole to 90 degrees north.
The Sidney Trained Nurses Home in Ritgesieer, Pa, auctioned off its property and contents for 38 years of service as a nurses home. Sister Suzette Baxter described the chaotic sale, noting high prices for household items and crowd pressure as bidders snapped up Towels, rollers, and a sideboard.
A readable fragment describes tasty snacks using peas oats and various cheeses. It mentions putting chopped vegetables with light lemon and salt dressing and serving on toast with shredded cheese. Grilled anchovy and cheese sandwiches are suggested with melted cheese on toasted bread.
Ian Mackay of the RAAS comments on Cairns spending three weeks off work after a recent break. The report mentions Mar and Mrs D, Peinger pyar, Bashi bebe, and a train passenger Griffiths bound for Mrs RS Gyton of Cairns who had been an inmate at a private hospital.
An enjoyable afternoon at the Masonic Club rooms featured bridge games with many ladies as players and hostesses. A dainty tea was served, prizes announced for high scores in bridge events, and guests extended New Year wishes.
The December CW A meeting in Karl Hall included apologies from several members and decisions to donate funds for Christmas cheer at Atherton Hospital and VWCA in Townville. A Prisoners of War Fund drive, prize event, and a district fence appeal are noted, plus a school fundraiser dance at Kairi Hall with local servicemen and a Monte Carlo wallz prize.
Regent of Iraq Abdul Alab will visit Egypt soon as the Egyptian government receives him as a guest during his forthcoming trip. The visit underscores Egypt and Iraq diplomatic ties amid regional developments.
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