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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1942
Page
3
A long, garbled OCR fragment surveys theater, concert, and cinema references. It mentions performers like Sir the, Thelvanve, and Marthe Fa, along with venues, dances, and a broad array of European and American cultural notes. The piece shifts between mentions of performances, venues, people, and places without clear structure.
The death is reported in Sydney as Henry Waterard Parkbisan aged. He worked on the railways in New Zealand and New South Wales, supervising the Burnekin River bridge and later leading sections of the North Coast line and Athorth-Herberton line. Retired as engineer of Rockhampton, he leaves a widow, one son CE Parkin an, and two daughters.
Report on the British Army’s ATS in the Middle East detailing women from diverse origins serving in desert war effort. Women repair engines, handle stores, and supervise parts depots, integrating with male troops and boosting logistics efficiency amid challenging conditions.
In a desert camp near an Egyptian field hospital, 10 crate members of the ATS haul 50 vehicles in 15 hours. They work nine hours daily under heat, wearing steel cables, gauntlets, and goggles. Women endure tight fencing, a strict ration system, and shared tents with little privacy, maintaining morale with nightly showers and social routines.
The fragment cites a devotional prompt about generosity and keeping promises. It mentions saving enemies and blessings, with a likely allusion to a biblical maxim about turning the other cheek and showing kindness despite cursing. The text appears garbled and references Matthew 8.
Jeanette and the Home Circle send birthday wishes with warm regards to the Paris girl. The message hopes for many happy returns and reflects on feeling small in the world before true happiness arrives.
Remove the meat from the pork and cut bacon into thin strips. Spread with a sesame meal and roll the bacon meat before skewering each roll with a cocktail stick. Grill over high heat until the bacon is cooked. Serve on two slices of toast with parsley and sliced tomato.
Unusual activity marked a Sydney police section sale of edible goods with high bids at low prices. Bidders, about 10 men and several women, chased peaches pears and apricots while a bidder named W Bannister secured items at the opening price. The crowd argued over timing and next lots as prices climbed on soups bread and bikes bid by parents.
Step by step guide describes mixing two cups of flour with salt and water to form a soft dough. The text mentions shaping and cutting into portions and baking, framed as a home cooking instruction with imperfect OCR.
A women’s letter from December 17 describes service clubs at the Yaumide and City Hall hosting Christmas meals for sailors and troops, with 1000 men expected at St George’s and Mossel clubs. Missions to Seamen, the Werchubt navy, and others plan picnics, carols, games, and entertainments.
Fragmented report mentions Mar Elaven Margaces Lerma Muresba Jarman Meller and Mrs GW Free returning with daughter Mrs W G Pane and Ron Higisy. Eve Higisy visited Sydney on 30 Day 4, Cairns Sunshine Express. Barker and Mary borough visiting Cairns. Pat Cullivan travels Brisbane bound. Wattle stations in northern Queensland noted. Chaplain W McPherson due on night mail to Cairns for a few days.
Report notes accommodation strain at Cairns hostel with limited capacity and high demand, amid seasonal pressure and Christmas goodwill. Chess club appeals for phones and help while Mossman pupils excel in commercial and music exams with strong individual scores across shorthand typing and bookkeeping.
The children’s event at Regent Theatre raised funds for Bi Francis Church though no tree could be procured. Prizes were awarded in a monte carlo, games, and dances led by Bry Wedlack and Mr Corcoran, with performances by Silvia Jones, Bertie, and Mrs Hendrie. Winners included Dane Lavis and Cy Weston with a winning ticket held by Regart.
The article reports uncertain meat and food supplies and whether workers in affected industries will obey a federal order to work on December 3. Bread Carters Union secretary Ar A Pinning says workers will not work Monday, risking court actions while noting a holiday from Thursday to Tuesday and planned arrangements to delay or avoid duties.
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