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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
3
An entertainment listing notes Yamae Pasar presenting an aquatic dance picture at the Plage theater. The program includes a varied bill with dance and stage acts, promising an evening of entertainment and a feast of performances for all ages.
A handwritten message card expresses birthday greetings and congratulations with personal names and phrases interwoven in a decorative script. The note includes celebratory wishes and mentions family and home circle sentiments, ending with warm regards.
They who love befriend others seek shared meals and varied ends. He who gathers a host of friendly hearts has daily fond is the best friend we eat boat 3 6 Moll and Peace leave with you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Roll of Honour notes Driver Malcolm Tansey GX 15973 of the 2nd 26th Bellatian, Bren carriers in Malays, who returned to Singapura at end of January. Family seeks any information to contact his mother Ira C. Tansey of Chillagoe.
Mr and Mrs EJ Coleman of Bage Fil have been informed their son Sergeant EM Coleman is a prisoner of war in Malaya, after earlier reports of his disappearance. A second son Bill, who served in the Middle East, is expected home on leave soon.
Innisfail court yesterday morning dealt with a case involving an appearance for some time. A resident prepares to join the Air Force next Friday. Mr. Wright, a native of Innisfail, has long practised there. Mrs. T Houley traveled on the mail train to Brisbane. Mr. and Mrs. A J Congdon left for Beau Desert by mail train. Mr. Congdon has been transferred as station master. Mr. and Mike Searle were passengers aboard the mail train to Brisbane. Private Robert Doon, AIF, son of Brand Mire WA Downes, is to leave. Mr. RW Wardrop, assistant supervisor of mails, Queensland, is in Cairns on official business. Eric Hector Jones of the Commercial Bank of Australia at Innisfail is appointed Justice of the Peace. Stair High School Herberton pupils passed the full commercial course. HJ Graham, In, 2c 3p 4p Sc 6p. KA Markham Ip 2h 3h 4p Sp 8p. Mise Graham’s services noted in Innisfail and KA Mariehamn Caimi.
Obituary notes the death of English comedian Condon on January 11. The report honors Condon as a popular radio and stage figure, mentioning his longtime partner Bill Dwyer and his ties to Clapham and Diver, reflecting his prominent status in British comedy circles.
A wedding at St Milas Roman Catholic Church detailed the marriage of McDonald and LArWorths with the bride in white georgette and taffeta, bouquet of autumn lilies and roses. Best man was J Callaghan, bridesmaid M Sullivan. Breakfast hosted at the bride’s home with 40 guests, Father Hickey presiding as chairman. The couple plan to travel to Mareeba for their future.
Marjorie Tenbet steamd daughter of Mr and Mrs Owens wed Joseph Jones youngest son of Mr and Mrs Bolton. The ceremony at Sainte' Church featured lavender and lemon floral arch and a bell suspended from the arch. Bride entered with her father and wore a lace gown with train. A reception followed at the bride’s parents residence with guests in navy attire and a40 anniversary note noted during the evening.
A garbled set of trivia fragments references Roman generals biblical books and mythic figures. The passage lists names like Marcus Supercus and Saturn, hints at Exodus and Genesis, and mentions macaronic paste tubes and a Saturnalia festival with Cupid. Answers appear on last pages.
Take skin of oranges and two lemons that have been pricked with water. Mash pulp, strain, and mix with sugar to resemble honey. Boil and serve quickly in a bright, glossy appearance.
Fragmentary verse recalls winter rituals of trimming spruce boughs and balsam for holiday greenery. The speaker imagines a forest blooming in the house, with evergreen branches filling the room, while memories and dreams mingle with the scent and sight of nature indoors.
Weekly report details the St George's Services Club members and volunteers including Mesdiimes C Mar P Altar Forbes 1D Thomson and others. Donations of cakes and ping pong bats supported servicemen. social events at St Mary’s Guild featured piano solos and a fortunate bridge raffle with prize winners announced.
Attended by Cairns GWA and BR Ray, the gathering discussed Home and Ibe, with Repent Teauested proposing aliend and il posal. The event highlighted Turwald BP ee and the association’s stance, with flags, chants, and the forward slogan kept under review.
A list of shoe designs with descriptions and codes including No. 879 21, Whe Bush Court Shoes with front overlay toe and medium toe, JOY pin made call wicker no hole, VERA 316 White Buck Court Shoes with front buckle and medium toe, PAULA 26/6 White Buck Court Shoes with soles and medium sole, DEBUT 31/6 Hack Kid Cnry Shoes with elastic front and Cuban heel, plus several repeats of plain White Buck Court Shoes in medium toe and spike heel.
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