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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1942

Page

3

Unclear OCR listing cast and events with festive plans

Fragmented text from an Ontario California page lists a theatre parade and musical program featuring many names such as Robert Taint and Jane Wyman, with references to The Plaza theatre, dancing, and a Christmas Eve audience celebration. Details are garbled and several names appear misspelled or incomplete.

Tlm Robert Taint Cava Hoare Aline Frank Wergen Edwart Arnel Marve Osten Willam Carga Lanel Stander Jane Wyman Inerealer Sinner Ten Mars Avistalan Palaln

Mount Garnet District Notes Report Seasonal Harvest and Projects

Mount Garnet and district notes describe a bountiful season with rainfall improving water supply and ongoing projects. The report covers dredging in Tableland and Retie Creek, new waterworks, industrial inspections, and local civic activities, naming several individuals and agencies involved in planning and execution.

Mount Garnet and District Corwin Livgiavile Retie Creek

Thoughts for Today at Home Circle

A fragment of a holiday-affiliated note from the Home Circle page. It references "peace on earth goodwill to men" and a scene of sorrow and hope, with stray words evoking a Christmas mood and a longing for better times.

Birthday greetings for Cairns by Home Circle group

The Home Circle extends birthday wishes to numerous names such as Sunset Glow, Minueine, Fairy on the Lawn, Rose Queen, Golten Glen, Mother's Little Ret, Carey Flaws, Bu Roe, Shirley Marjorie, Smilax Fern, Purple Viniete, Rose of Austra, Brave Prime. The motto is We re more given than to receive.

Jeanette Bourne Happs Golten Glen Carey Flaws Bu Roe Shirley Marjorie

Relli ed Chicken Recipe From Old Cashier Text

A faded kitchen note describes boiling a whole chicken with salt, pepper and carrots and peas, then slicing and layering with broth, vegetables, and bread to finish. Steps are garbled but center on simmering, cooling, slicing, and assembling a chicken dish with vegetables and broth.

Christmas in Anglo Saxon and Medieval Europe

A fragment discusses early Christmas origins in England and Europe, noting Saturnalia and Saint Nicholas customs. It mentions Norse and continental influences, with hints of carols, feasts, and gift giving as precursors to modern Christmas traditions.

Fragmented OCR Summary From Unknown Local Page

An OCR filled item presents partial readable phrases and scattered names. The text appears as jumbled fragments with no clear event, person, or location identified. No coherent news item or obituary is discernible from the legible portions.

Laughing at a Distorted Self Image in Public Life

A reflective monologue on laughter and self deception about personal image. The speaker recounts reacting to a manager’s defense of rising costs, recognizing distortion in self portrayal. The piece links humor, humility, and the need to avoid pretentious poses in daily work and communication.

Roy Nes Pwr Meir Almont Iarabt Rontrol

Christmas church services and social events planned

The text lists Christmas services across Gordonvale and surrounding churches including Presbyterian, Anglican, and Methodist venues. Plans include midnight celebrations, Holy Communion, and morning services, with post service social gatherings and a carol singing night.

Chocolates and Sweets Supply Dispute Report

The Bowen district Labour Council seeks fair chocolate and sweets distribution amid civilian canteen purchases. Minister Beasley acknowledges receipt of November 5 letter noting shortages and calls for action to ensure civilians receive a fair share, with Australian Food Formations yet to act on canteen purchase restrictions.

Bien Rades Beasley O'Regan Bowenistrict Labour Council Coure

PF can keep your Baty during a strange night

A garbled item mentions keeping a Baty and a strange night scene with disjointed phrases about wine and a freak card. It reads as fractured OCR with partial names and unclear actions. No coherent event or clear subjects can be confirmed.

Town and Country Weddings and Local Notices

The report lists multiple engagements and notices from Cairns and surrounding areas. Evelyn, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarke of Many NSW, announces her marriage to Gabe Woolley of Galena. Other items include Mr Riordan and Mrs Garvey connection, family home plans, and various rail and postal duties. A Brisbane-bound mail train, a December wedding in Charters Towers, and local transfers are noted along with personnel changes in Cairns.

Evelyn Bre W. Clarke Nsw Gabe Min Woolley Galena Kathleen J. Riordat Maryle Lyney Jean William Garvey W. J. ‘Riordan Calvell Garver W. J. Riordan Bennetton Bennett Ane Benet Woodlands Junse Areout Queensland L. F. Pedersen Chirne Vungaburra Harper Cairne Brisbane P Fivan Tor W. Wilkie Vie

Local notices fragment preserve names and places

AVAIL PERSONAL INNISPATL December Mr and Mrs J Egan Maresta fell for the south after visiting Innus a Mr Rd Allwood Csirns has been equaling Anmietatl Ewatey C and G Apel paying 8 vin fa the downstone River district Mr T J Corcoran of Sydney former resign of the Japoon area is rpinting tnniefail Me ete Rese

Innispatl J. Egan Maresta Innusa Allwood Csirns Eualirig Anmietatl Ewatey C G. Apel Downstone River T J Corcoran Sydney Japoon

St Peters Church Dance Recaps and Christmas Party Notes

Four rents outstanding at St Peter's Up per McLeod area. December 9 Junior Guild and St Mary hosts held a successful dance with door prizes won by Z Metre Alma Wagstaff and Mr W Durcan. December 15 Sunday School tree party and prize giving praised high attendance. December 18 dance results list lucky door numbers and prizes for ladies and men.

St. Peter's Upper McLeodsirest CEB Society St Mary Z Metre A Cothunn T. Flattery Euchre Eland Mick McMahos Eaiey Ore Wienert John Kelly Ronald Wright Dorothy O'Mears Harvey Miss Bott D. O'Meare M. Molnes C Armstrong Heather Barey Nell Lynch Bieoate Barry

Pleasant Music Evening at American Red Cross Service Club

A December 21 program at the American Red Cross Service Club featured Carl Gilbert singing popular tunes and Harry Harpin performing magic. Bob Lyon led an orchestra with new pieces, Christmas decorations graced the lounge, and plans for Christmas Eve and Saturday events include a dance with the American Red Cross Victorettes and the American Servicemen Band.

Chuir Carl Gilbert Harry Harpin Bob Lyon Chevstrane Deen Jdack Norris Tom Brown Aastat Deve Fettes Theight

St George's Services Club Christmas Opening and Events

The St George's Cub will open on Christmas Day and Monday with home made cakes and a needy fund drive. Members Mesdames Bath Boyns Trembatn Morris and Morris assist. Sgt N Dovald won last week’s draw and a Christmas chest is planned to support servicemen.

St. George's Bath Boyns Genet Tenuter E Morris George N. Dovald

Local dance event praised amid lively community support

A lively dance hosted with performances by Mrs. Millar and Sgt. Merrin drew cheers from attendees. Hosts and hostesses including Mixames Dovalsson, Cummings, Woodward, and Stevens helped run the event, while St. Marys Guild and Mrs Tra aided with a cake presentation.

Kagel Dovalsson Cummings Maidson Biesas Woodward Spencer Webert Rake Stevens Lever Philard Forbes Chargols Leahy Colehan Hohentee “King Thoes Pittard Bradford Boyne Eshtuneton Stanton Dennehy Neville PG. Close Moyne Hamenkine Treokins Gelling Maes Aie Ant Davison Meatames Maider St. Mary's Guild Tra

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