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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
4
A fragmented notice reviews a stage program featuring a controversial melodrama with strong romance elements and a cast including Gina, Fawant, Nogvut, and Bedee Herrute. The piece describes the drama's themes of mistaken loyalties, class tension, and a pursuit by authorities amid a community theatre bill.
The piece describes a theatrical production set in the Mohawk Valley with a Latin bride plot and frontier intrigue. It highlights cast members such as Edna May Oliver and Henry Ponce, theater venues like Plaza Theatre, and a mix of acts and music by Gene Rione, promising an entertaining blend of romance, adventure, and cultural tension amid wartime headlines.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an invitation related to Adelaide and Bishop Batty. Mentions February 19 and Newcastle New South Wales area, with garbled names suggesting ecclesiastical or civic invitation context. Readable items indicate a event invitation linked to Adelaide and Bishop Batty.
An advertisement-like notice touts a new product called Quietaseet Destroyer for killing mosquitoes and other insects. It claims rapid action and warns against pests while noting a price reference and availability through unspecified sellers.
Mr A J Mocper plans a southern capitals rail journey this afternoon with Mrs Cysveninan leaving Sydney yesterday. Coruna yesterday to Melountur pasty intel. The bracket mentions train routes and regional travel notes including Hereton, Boland, and Marper.
A 15 participant bridge gathering hosted by Suatralia Cairns featured entertainment and prizes. Winners included Mba Saunier and Mort Horner for high bids, with T Brennan, Mrs Meadames Ringsb, and others noted for top scores and awards.
A farewell afternoon for Mrs Williams was held in Gordonvale with eleven bridge tables and many friends in attendance. Mrs Mighell presented a bouquet, hibiscus and roses decorated the room, and Mrs Cohen spoke on behalf of the organizing committee. Mrs Williams thanked guests for gifts and support, saying she would treasure memories of Gordonvale before moving to her new home.
A fragmented account describes a National Fitness Campaign session with emphasis on fatigue and exertion. It lists instructors and attendees including Berman Conway Berke Mahin Crouel Anderson Browse Cellina Wellman Davis Mores Ho Jackson Grakes Healy Lauer Remiston and others.
February minutes of the SNISRAIL board show the Department of Health and Home approving resignations of several members and a public quarrel over proceedings. Doctor Tardyena RG Blick and others faced mentions, with O'Donnell’s potential reappointment discussed amid disputes. A visiting committee was named, and the matron’s powers defined under by laws.
The Orchid Society held its annual meeting on Friday evening February 14 at the Queensland Men’s Shevety. President Leslie Gre Wilson reported improved finances and wartime support, converting surplus into War Savings Certificates. Election of officers named Wilson as president, A Moller and Blair as vice presidents, with a strong committee and officers listed. A good showing of plants in bloom dominated by cattleyas featured notable hybrids and dendrobium specimens, highlighting Miltonis la Reine and Oncidium Kramerianum among others.
Fragmented OCR report describes a horse sale at Innisfail with references to a court case involving Oliwersmd Ga and others. The narrative mentions damages for misrepresentation, a magistrate court, and a witness line of questioning. The text is garbled but centers on sale livestock and legal actions.
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