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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text shows theater listings and social notes with misread names. It references performances, a notable actor, and a wedding setting, though details are garbled. The readable parts point to a bustling entertainment section with showtimes and local engagements.
The report compiles visitors, hospital notices, and social tidbits from Mt Garnet, including guests at Jenkin and Atkinson households, mining news, and a busy parish scene. It mentions weather affected travel, hospital statistics, salaries, and local diversions such as dancing events and social gatherings.
A historical note on the Innustail Hymnal published by the American Trac Society in 1340. Describes the book’s excellent condition, complete malley parts, and steady use in churches, with reverence for its age and origin at its dedication in New York.
The Salvo Blokes are praised for endurance and support to troops in the Middle East Syria and Malaya. Major Albert Moore and adjutant Blake are cited for service while frontline walking miles and delivering comforts. The office tracker coordinated coffee and supplies to camp mates.
An obituary style summary recalls Mr Wellard as a pivotal figure in the Mossman sugar industry. Speakers including W S Johnston and Rex praise his deep knowledge, advocacy for the Mossman district, and impact on the sugar executive and Queensland Council. tributes highlight his public service, timber and sugar industry work, and lasting generosity before his departure to a new home.
An afternoon gathering lists attendees including Mathames J. Spam, W Te cee oma, TG. Dillon, J. Mirob, C. J. M Farr, E. Davis Hinton, and others. Hostesses for next Tuesday will be perdames J. Fitzgerald and ED Hoc king. The CDA holds their weekly meeting.
Mesdames Collins Allan Moras Clarke Boland and others chaired the Cairns Red Cross gathering. Apologies were received from several members as a minute’s silence marked the passing of Mr SH Warner. The treasurer reported a 400 balance with £900 sent to Headquarters and funds to War-related causes. a Christmas cheer fund supported a hospital and an Air Force hospital. A sewing report noted reduced activity over the holiday period. volunteers planned hospital visits and donations of comforts. A request was made for gifts of wargare, sheets, and knitting for the military hospital and local homes. Contacts: Boland, Lah Street, phone 3077.
January 1. Mr W. Cosgrave resigns the leadership of the Fine Gael Party due to failing wealth but remains in his Dáil seat. Dr T. O'Wiggins assumes party leadership.
A fragmented report notes an annus meeting at the Cairn ranch near the Australien area. Attendees urged attendance as officers plan a gathering at the Band Room on Sey Council Arounde, Apil-Street. The chairman and Mrs Wellard thanked friends for farewell wishes and best health for the future.
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