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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
3
The Tropical Theatre presents the 1930s epic Reap the Wild Wind headlined by John Wayne Paulette Goddard Raymond Massey and Susan Hayward with a supporting cast. The article notes anniversary screenings and accompanying acts plus other film and stage entertainment at the venue.
Donations for Prisoners of War funds and central school aid totalled pounds 8 0 and 10 10, with work at the School of Arts sewing room. Volunteers from local households sewn gowns socks and ribbons, while readers donated books and reading matter. A dance program at the Aquatic Banco Palais and a variety of performances are promoted with expected attendance.
Stratford based No 4 Division Red Cross Society schedules social events and dances for February including a Wednesday hall social at 2:30, Friday dances at Freshwater Hall and Stratford, and a Thursday hospital visitor gathering. The monthly meeting on February 4 lists attendees and reports on sewing projects and donated items from members and school girls.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a cryptic note with names and fragments of action. The text mentions a gun, a shore scene, and numbers such as 76 fable 1/3, but lacks clear events or persons to confirm a coherent news item.
A bold health ad promotes Dr Sheldon's Kidnes Pills claiming relief from rheumatism uric acid and kidney issues. It urges readers to act by purchasing the remedy through Weshamiste and Mand 28 dates, presenting a rapid relief promise.
February 7 dancers at Soopers hall for Convent School fund with military presence led by Star Sergeant Thurlow. Monte Carlo prize to Miax Del Gregory and Barney Porter. cake to Frank Fourd. Mrs Holt H Ford donated cake. Trophy to Miss Mary Ishmael. Jean Teoe noted for appreciation. Euchre supervised by E Kling. ladies prizes split Gregory and Lewis. men Prizes split Kilpatrick and Harvey. Net profit thirteen pounds one shilling. Workers listed incl Kevin Holt and ticket sellers siames Holz and Roach.
Sergeant Norm and LAC Ted Stanton of the RAAF are on leave with parents at Draper Street. LAC R. E. Black has returned to his unit after leave with his parents. H. Black has gone to his southern station after a few days with J. Black family. Mrs L Evans of Gordonvale reports son Walter Furlonger completed training in Canada and arrived in England. another son Kevin also arrived in Canada to finish training.
Former Cairns solicitor Mr Flight-Lieut Covacevich DFC, who served in Britain two years, chaired by Stipendiary Magistrate at a luncheon to renew legal ties. He trained with Roberts and North, joined MacDonnell Harris, later the RAAF, decorated by the King. He leaves for Murgumbah, son of Mr and Mrs Covacevich of Cavadger district.
The February meeting of St Pauls Presbyterian Guild Gordonvale was held in the church hall with Mesdames Currell president and Robertson new member welcomed. Plans included hosting a World Day of Prayer event at Cairns Methodist Church on February 25 and a petal presentation on February 11. hostesses for next month are Mesdames James Barton and Wilshire.
Pleasant afternoon as Catholic Daughters of Australia Cairns branch hosted card games at Monica's Club Room on Lake Street. Bridge and euchre were played, with afternoon tea by Mesdames E Moss and J V O'Donnell and C M Barrett. Prize winners included Mere Bridge and Mrs P S O'Neill, with Mrs L McGrath also noted. A long list of guests attended, led by J V O'Donnell and C M Barrett, among others. Hostesses for next Tuesday were Mesdames M Marrinane and P Nouine.
Servicemen and women enjoyed a cheerful, voluntary band of women at the CUSA Rooms Cairns week actions. Mrs T Manly tended mending on Friday and volunteers are welcome to support. Sunday night social drew large attendance with supper served by ladies. Music featured Mrs J Torpy Miss M Levie Mr E Bradford and LAC McInerney. Ladies attending the week included Mesdames J O Donnell H Purcell M Carmen M C Cameron.
News reaches Gordonvale of the death of Private Mick Owens in New Guinea during the war. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs M Owens of Bris bane formerly of Alcomba. Born in Gordonvale he spent his youth around Mirriwini and served in the Middle East in World War One. He earned pride and respect in his company and fought bravely in New Guinea.
The Cairne Starr Bowket Society promotes buying free of interest loans by auction. Members join now to share in the February 25 ballot for Group 9 loan rights. Many shares already taken. about one fifth remain open. Full details at 107 Lake Street Calin or district agents in Atherton Mareeba Millan Mila Tully Townsville Charters Towers.
A dense roster of individuals including M Barrett M Fennell F Crosbie McAllan W Braysher TJ Boland Baxter M Keegan M Forrs G Snatz Ko Waugh PoC Smith H Power Av Maunder W Siemsen E Moss 7 Whalley P Bunn A Boni J Mrennan W Davis EF Davis A O Hara CJ Armstrong P Mul igan E Bradford H Evans A Davis Shambrook C Peel Misses R Fox M Linter P Carman D Hogan B Carman 1 Hogan 1 Gates B Len aire C M O Leary L Gnatz G Withers T Power O Hara E Lin Toohey M Maddock 1 Northsoln D O Shea M Cameron E and R Boniface 7 Davis M Marrinane V Fage F OHare M and C Peel M Murchison P Bean D Evans P O'Brien M Boniface B Roche R Murchison J Foley G Moynahan Davia L Martin Matters Burman G Brenna Geo Lish
Large crowd attends dance at Hibernian Hall with Melody Makers Band led by H Bergman. Private Nance Cibery performs tunes including Anniversary Waltz with Mrs Martin at piano and Mr R Cott on drums. Novelty dances and varied numbers draw lively participation.
February notes show Babinda branch in recess since December, reopening with Mrs. Burnell chairing. Treasurers balance stands at £101 187. December donations list Babinda Hospital staff, Babinda Mill employees, and Mrs Carroll among contributions. January donations include hospital staff and mill workers. Servicemen letters acknowledge Christmas parcel receipts with thanks to the branch.
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