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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
3
A fragmented police narrative describes alleged social temptations facing young women in Byaney amid wartime strain. The report notes worry over exploited workers and mothers advising daughters while authorities caution against reckless behavior.
Joy Howard, 78, author of I Wonder Who's Kissing Ber Now, sues rival rich playboy Tommy Manville in New York. She claims Manville maintains FalstaMan style, meeting her only once weekly for a bromide warded marriage.
A fragmentary voice urges boldness and manliness in business and life, praising Theodore Roosevelt's ethic of hardihood. It emphasizes courage, resolve, and moral decency as guiding principles for both self and society, warning readers to heed enduring doctrine.
The Home Circle sends birthday wishes to Ravenshoe Fair attendees and referenced figures including Fairy of the Golden Temple and Primate Behn Creek. The message emphasizes restraint in speech and friendship.
A fragmented wartime piece recalls fallen soldiers with lines about mothers and sons. It evokes places like Darwin and Malaya, mentioning palm trees and wattle while portraying graves and a fading memory of sacrifice. The text intertwines mournful imagery and national remembrance.
A fragmented report describes the Cake Show convener Mrs G FiGummow presenting results after two weeks. The piece notes increased cake demand, rationing pressures, and calls for donations to support the boys in hospital.
The Sewing Committee report details a period from December 14 to January 16 with a low program and few workers at Vreven, noting many tasks to be done and the need for more help. Supplies includeed bags with items for Christmas distribution and calls to improve standards and talent in the shop.
Fragmentary notes report a Cairns police interaction as a train passenger named Gracy Tuhape and others were seen near Cairns station. The group reportedly planned to travel to Brisbane aboard a Sunshine railway service with local figures mentioned in passing.
Fragmented OCR note reports Soviet greetings to Australian people and army. Mentions editor and publication in Moscow and a New Year message from Australian writers. Describes wartime cooperation and future alliance, with unclear names and mixed phrases in broken English.
The afternoon event at the Moni club featured supervised games and a dainty serving. Notable attendees included Miss Eile who achieved the highest euchre score while several players and helpers were listed among the participants and volunteers.
William Mowton known as Bill Mowton died at Mareeba Hospital at 71. An Englishman who left Liverpool for Australia, he lived in Northern Queensland for 50 years. He pursued prospecting in the Tate and worked with mining and mining supply gangs in Gardenvale and Babinda. He was widely respected in his community and remembered for his kindness.
A fragmented report discusses Canadian women’s roles during wartime, noting effort in domestic support, Red Cross activities, and community service. Mentions figures like Mrs Davis, Tyr Nystad, and references to Canada’s war stance and Christmas preps.
The column records local residents like Mr and Mrs Pedrsia and Towneville visitors sharing meals and social calls. It notes discussions of Dickens and Thackeray with townsfolk comparing humorists and weekend outings around Ingham and Chuck Dickens references.
A fragmentary reminiscence from a New York wedding dinner mentions a soldier and his bride, a prior City Hall ceremony, and a soprano named Helen. The text wanders through memories of songs and bridal table chatter, with intermittent references to Wind of female things and Metropolitan’s Wagner.
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