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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1943
Page
3
A garbled entertainment page mentions Tropical Theatre and multiple acts. References to actors Susy and Frank, theater venues, and various song teasers appear in broken text, with hints of performances and a murder plot note amid stray names and fragments.
A cluttered notice outlines a tenant programme at Ace Theater Freshwater featuring Marion Jerkins and the dance band led by Marion Serkins. It promises a New Year season with concerts and an evening of dance, plus a program of expert players and a nightly schedule through December and January.
An event listing describes a dance program with student performers and a carnival atmosphere. It mentions We Stactime dancery, Piigereg, Comets, and Sara, with references to Marion Feraine and Taal Bone among participants. The tone is crowded and festive, highlighting performances and a late carnival vibe.
The wedding took place Wednesday November 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Ankins of 33/1 Botale-suret with about 70 guests. The bride wore a white gown with a fogg train and orange brown bouquet. matron of honor was Miss Ari W who wore a blue silk dress. Best man was Warrant Officer Lindy of the US Army. The reception featured a veiled tiered cake prepared by Mechanies Corporal and Mrs Even Wil in Towneville.
Roll of Honour notice mentions ACW Meg Greth wife of LAG. 88 verstroMt cave with he pee Mt member of a Cancaner crew currently abroad. References to Castor Lincolnshire, Flight Sergeant Murphy, Tableland sportsman, Armetrong Lechie Stillman Atherton. Notes two sisters serving.
The monthly meeting of the Catholic United Service Auxiliary closed after a social on Sunday night. Attendees included Very Rev Father Hunt and many members such as O’Donnell, A. Barrett, and M. Barrett. A large turnout of letters of appreciation was received for servicemen and a Christmas party is planned with tickets for sale.
Mareeba December results list graduates and names including Shirley Mayellywrite Kathe Ren Margaret McCarthy and Gathieen Margaret McCarthy. It records pass marks in Typewriting Bookkeeping and related subjects with percentages around 98 percent for Shirley May Lilliwinte and Mary's cohorts.
Christmas at Deeral features in a lively report on local festivities. Arthur Moylan receives greetings. plans for a Christmas vocal at CWA hall, supper, and fundraising are noted. School holidays, picnics, and end-of-year events at Deeral and McDonnell Creek State school are mentioned with thanks to teachers and students.
In Innisfail on December 18 the Queen of Briton carnival finale drew about 780 attendees. Ming Ching Mine TL Sue Yeh was crowned by the Shire Council chairman amid a pageant of national costumes and a village procession. The event raised funds for local patriotic schemes and featured dancers and speeches praising the effort of the Chinese community and volunteers.
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