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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1943
Page
4
A local note reports a meeting at the Blue Bird Cafe in Towradan with pensioners and officials expected to attend. Mayor W A Collins is named as a participant and Cairne and Mareeba organizers are outlined in the effort to form a league.
A fragmented OCR line references Browning and a stylistic note about belief and beginnings. The readable bits mention a person or narrator named Ui and phrases like for today and beginning. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or context.
A fragmented notice lists names including A C Davies H Ward Miss Estelle Thompson and others among workers in rooms. It references a church verse from Corinthians and mentions several surnames in a group of staff and nurses. The readable portion centers on women workers and a contact list.
The report lists Med Cross Care Shop and multiple committees including Misses Munro and Martin and Mrs. Atherton as they seek 24fr mesh nets and more members. Volunteers are urged for sick funds, fundraisers, and sewing, with contact points at various clubs and organizations.
Workers under K Absell and K Bartlett repaired the ning shina in a week, replacing 25 pellets hourly and fixing pockets and feaie. The project faced delays but finished ahead of a second crew. An invitation is issued for volunteers to assist on Wednesday.
The exrd afternoon at Redlynch was postponed due to inclement weather and will be held tomorrow in the Redlynch Hotel Lounger weather permitting. The monthly meeting shifts to Boyd's Runge Stratford on Thursday February 18 with arrangements for a dance on Saturday February 30. A donation of 3 has been received from Mrs D Christen ven.
In wartime Darwin and the Territory, YMCA volunteers led by Curtis and McPhee built mobile entertainment units and bush shelters to lift morale. They traveled among remote camps with records, films, and stage shows, keeping troops engaged despite isolation and harsh conditions.
The issue reports the death of Major the Hon Alexander Howe Ruthven, son of Lord Gowrie, wounded and captured in Libya, with two sons noted. also obituary notices for Joseph Georg Alhdafer in Mareeba and Edward Leverton in a nearby town. Details include residence notices, church services, and largely somber funeral arrangements.
Fragmentary ad text mentions Woolward and Cyclans Calder and premiums, with unclear phrases and names. The readable portion notes an event date of 7 DE and a reference to Kidney related content. Limited details prevent full reconstruction of the item.
Hundreds of old time dancers attended a Saturday aquatic dance event held on a good floor with delightful music. Viewers, including Mia, Elses, and J. Lisha, enjoyed the Monte Carlo scene and community singing, while Pete and Risenaoing were listed among lucky door prizes.
In cooperation with army authorities a new hostel named Talbot House opens at 26 M... in Cairns to serve Allied servicemen on leave. It offers 78 beds, daily meals, dining and writing rooms, indoor recreation, and a quiet room. Tom Morris of Adelaide to personally greet guests. Local officials and Austraiie group TE Hatsto support the venture.
A confused OCR fragment references a kidney pill product linked to an issue in Rome. The readable text mentions Kidbejs De and Sheldon's Kidney Pill, implying a consumer complaint or legal matter. No clear dates, parties, or outcomes are established.
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