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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1943

Page

3

Tropical Twistre Danced and Dramatic Romance Note

A garbled page with multiple names, venues, and phrases hints at a lively theater scene. It references performers such as Withers, Pace, Murphy, Lang, and O'Brien in a mix of drama, romance, and stage action. The text also mentions a Harbour setting and a feature reviewing entertainment offerings with archival theater flavor.

Coen Usgrave Marma Sherri “Tre Ravi Coen Roun Palten ‘Ord George Murphy Murphy Ecw Obrien O'Brien Tolineine Welana Dence Brent Banda Marshall

Starr Bowkett Mortgage Interest Offers Auction Shares

Starr Bowkett members face af ferent mortgage interest and can invest in Uline society offers. The group plans free-of-interest transfers and auctions at month end for members to join with subscriptions at 10-2 rate. Investors may obtain shares in Grong, with repayment terms and weekly subscription options. Looping inquiries point to Lake-street Palm location.

Starr Bowkett Arcos Mue- Seuatil Ceourine Roel Grong Ise

Flu Fight Guide Promises Quick Relief with Double D

A fragmented ad style notice urges avoiding flu colds by using a fictitious Double D product. It lists steps including taking drops on sugar, rubbing the chest, and inhaling drops in hot water, with garbled branding and nonsensical terms. The piece lacks credible medical guidance and reads as an unreliable promotional fragment.

Waste dump reduces prize area as Seggy machine aids

A partial item notes a disposal issue affecting a local site with mention of a machine aiding cleanup. The readable fragment references a device used in waste removal and hints at an impact on surrounding space. Specific names, dates, or locations are not clearly provided in the text.

HOU: Pty, Ltd Cp.o Sydney N.S.W Thia Haima Bnacoien

St Marys School Christmas Event Recalls Senior Day

The December program at St Marys School featured the Sacred Advent Sisters of St Mary, headmistress Odie Gane, Rev Father Moyne, and Brother Underbilt. The bishop spoke on historic themes, praising teachers, students, and military chaplains, with carols led by the choir. Prizes and diplomas were awarded across multiple classes and subjects, including music, art, and shorthand, ending with holiday wishes from the bishop and staff.

Hie Eardafp Peetham Mary Lardabie Fesiham Sacred Advent Superiore Odie Gane Atherton Father Moyne Sisters of St. Mary's School Undernil Bissop Ptr Savage Nghaad Mnis Ean Srouteepe Bluzabeth Philip Spain Frandeus Napoleot England Wales Seatland Hitler Carvie Andres Guneau Artend Duncan Srgine Botner Atherton Weld Mackay St Mary Orylad Apis Ndisttors Iweys Jacky Willams Billy Willams Loraine Shepherd Sally Franks Norma White Elian Thorps Desmond, Young Jimmy Harris Ras Ped Allan Reem Prepul May Pndy Kitson Thorpe Charles Lewis Gage Byl Johnson Robert’ Wiles Lower Ann Langan Mary Sulley Miss Boest Bio Ihop Willochra Heather ‘Marsland Joan Hollingsworth Noma Lawrence Mary Stalley Kindereerten Worth Music Joye Shepherd Anna Cag June Swaaroe Champneys Pinu Deli Moller Vhonouris Graie Dorothy Bell Noreen Beagrove Valerie Adams Frase Javer Beneken Gerade Corellia Weitman Herder Vo Batty Reece Credin Glaria Cook Caroline King Dorothy Larkan Margot McKay Gwyneth Dave Nn Pamela Fowler Nel Spey Helen Birmingham Muriel Armstrong Patrick Wenzel Agerrade Monoury Jnyce Shepherd Muir la ‘Armatrong Heather Marsland Petela Wenvoal Cultura Wew Wau Goa Rowe Aptain Ol Nem Patricia ‘Wentael Pulde Patra Wattie Petrol

Our Women at Work Wednesdays and Monday Nights Recap

A local club notes lively Wednesday nights with Misses Punchird and Pearson at the piano, Miss B Rumble winning a novelty prize with a partner, and a strong Monday gathering despite bad weather. Speakers include C Gill J Parsons and D Brennan. A children’s Christmas party is planned for Saturday at 3 pm to involve women in helping the kids.

F. Punchird D Pearson Lauder B. Weaver C Gill J. Parsons M. Earl B Mogan A. Murray P. Carman Jenkin R Madden B Mitchell Marah E Rice

Edmonian Red Cross meeting reports toy and card drive

December gathering of the Edmonian Red Cross Saint details attendees including Mics Davin presiding and Mesdaines Thwnwend Law Filey Mackeller Walker MacMaciery Page Muses Byers and Manenchise Felars. Apologies from Mrs McHardie Messrs Walker and MacMaster. Secretary to HQ asked for materials for a toys rest card and a fund drive. High demand and limited numbers caused some disappointment as funds and supplies ran short. Next meeting slated for February with Branth Will continuing. sewing activity noted at Hambledon State School with ten towels and 30 woollen items received.

Edmonian Red Cross Ddtellows Mics Davin Mesdaines Law Filey Mackeller Walker MacMaciery Page Muses Byers Manenchise Felars Page McHardie Messrs Walker MacMaster Pelierne Branth Hambledon State School T.ten Towels Wilet

Prominent sportsman Clem Dowling dies in New Guinea service

The Cairns region mourns Clem Dowling a noted cricketer and farmer who died during active service in New Guinea. Born in Cooktown, he rose from Abernethy Agriculture College to cricket success with The Cairns Post and local associations. He enlisted two years ago and served with distinction in key battles, leaving a void in sport and the community. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Dowling Warrego Street Cairns and his loss is deeply felt by sports enthusiasts and families alike.

Clem Dowling Ilness New Guinea Cairlis Far North Cooktown Ohat Clem Dewlp Abernowsie Royal Mail Cairne Vine Spnrt Parvisilar Gellart Cairns Post Cal Rough Clem Crickey Association Aese Sun Ani Amprase Dowing Wartego-sreet Wes Sparknie Cairns Amy George J. Petersen

Brisbane Repertory Theatre Society announces upcoming season

The Brisbane Repertory Theatre Society lists concerts and service shows featuring a mixed program. The conductor Ione leads the ensemble as town and country musical circles prepare for the orchestra’s activities.

Aning Calima

Busy fortnight at Catholic United Auxiliaries rooms

A crowded two week period at CUSA rooms saw service arrangements and social events active. The roll includes numerous attendees and volunteers such as G O'Meara H Purcell Carman Crole BraReier Beas face Waugh M aerws and F Smith, with mentions of Brown TV plans and a long list of participants and helpers across committees, music, and support roles.

Catholic United Vices Auxiliary CUSA Geile Brown TV Havin Smith Bry Darwian J. Healy Baxter Maulden Grier M Norma Brown Sheehy D. Dunstan Toohey W. Doherty Eaton Liana North M Maddock Martin O'Meara Donoshue McKinney Hoey Bowman Meaulife Doolen McNamere M. O'Donnell Colm R .Demnell M. Kiningshuis Duever Roche K’ Line Lev Brachard Bert Brinine Beatery Swante White Berisick Dm” Wilson

Roll of Honour entry for Mand Mey Marsh dated June 12 1643

A fragmentary Roll of Honour note mentions Mand Mey Marsh with a third card dated June 12 1643. It references their son Sigeai Snonx Marsh, noted as a prisoner of war in Omka Japar, with a terse claim of wellbeing and a wish to be remembered.

Mand Mey Marsh Sigeai Snonx Marsh Omka Japar Fis Hiengs

Flying Officer Brown Awarded DFC for Valor in WWII

Flying Officer Brown DFC, a former navigator and bombardier with No 2 GR FB Squadron, is in Canberra with his father. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for 15 bombing and 24 reconnaissance missions, including rescue flights, and is reportedly appointed as an instructor at a training facility.

Canberra Gordon Murray Brown Comperne Seaton Goodon Bolt Te Sema Hitation Fund Carcer Brown Ups Arvetime Allien Personnel Mey Brown Eneany Ibu Squateen Li

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