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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
4
A garbled note hints at a Hollywood Newsreels and variety feature titled Thisgering Frontier with hints of satire and comedy. Names and places are unclear but the item suggests a new film or stage attraction drawing attention at a nearby venue.
The report details sewing and knitwork by Our Women at Work and Red Cross volunteers, with 208 visitors and collections totaling 2207. It notes the Women’s Auxiliary Cairns branch meeting on February 1 1944, new officers, and year-end reports. Wreaths and funds supported Australian Comforts, Red Shield, and Navy relief, plus entertainments for convalescent soldiers.
A woman writes from Merrars about returning home after a brief stay and mentions wedding plans. She notes that a mother and brother should be sent, and references P.O. W. Gremer and veils for a servicewoman. The VWCA offers to arrange care and asks for response to a newspaper appeal regarding leave houses or servicewomen.
Beds were provided for servicemen with about 800 volunteers supporting day and night operations. The Travellers Aid Society warns travelers to secure accommodation, while warm clothing piles and mitten inventories are being reprocessed into socks and warm gear. Australian American Association and Women’s Auxiliary fundraise for cookies and sweets for YMSCA activities in New Guinea, as Mr Gibbs makes multiple air trips to visit battlefield huts and rally support.
Fragmentary ad style notice claims Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills relieve rheumatism and kidney issues. Mentions Giken the Ridbeya and rapid improvement. Describes pills as obtainable from a mince snares for 1 end, with unclear terms and pricing.
A traditional wedding was solemnised at St Monica s Cathedral Latins on dary 2218 uniting Miss Rowtcli ff Gunther eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Gunther of Herbertin with Mr Skt J Rowteli ff of Perth. The bride wore a white Magalia satin gown with modern lace and a long train. Her veil was held by a coronet of florets. The bridesmaid wore pink taffeta. Best man was the bride s brother Pte F Gunther. The reception followed at the bride s sister s residence.
A long list of RAAB members entertained at the Anzac Club and Air Force Club in New York includes Robert Archer Rockhampton Sgt Colin Berrill Bris bane PO Bernard Costello Brisbane Sgt Thomas Cranitch Elphinstone PO Jack Frees Brisbane and many others from Townsville Ipswich Toowoomba and Charleville. The notice notes dances and social events by the Brisbane Women’s Club and Younger Set to raise funds, with guest speakers from the USA.
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