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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1943
Page
4
The readable portions mention a mix of names and items including Tapia Leon Beret Pete Sih and references to Monte Carlo, Trocadero Dance Pulse, and the phrase never give up. It reads like garbled notes from a program listing or broadcast outline with multiple entities and places.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists prizes and numbers such as Fifty Pound and Three Hundred We, along with multiple near unreadable names and locations. It hints at a pricing table or auction with standings, but key details remain unclear. The text includes scattered British currency symbols, place names, and partial participant identifiers.
Fragmentary religious lines describe darkness turning to light as the light of the world appears. The passage references following Christ and not walking in darkness, citing John 8:12 or 12. The text includes garbled OCR elements and distorted capitalization.
Jeanette and the Home Circle extend birthday wishes to Treasure January Eve Flannel Flower Triumph Julea Veroe Black Starling. Motta to work first then rest and be cheerful on this day.
Fragmentary OCR recipe describes light fruit cake batter with self raising flour and vanilla. Instructions mention whipping cream or mix, sifted flour, moderate oven heat around 258 degrees Fahrenheit, and tin preparation steps, though many words are garbled. The text references ingredients like self raising flour and vanilla and hints at baking in tins.
The fragmentary OCR mentions Norse war god Thor, Latin Olympia, British bombers, and figures like Lovelace and Donne. It hints at a column with clues and references to contrasting myths and modern topics, finishing with a prompt that answers may be found in another column.
The Mulgrave Shire Council advertises for the position of junior clerk in the council’s office inviting applications.
Mrs C W Evana is described in a brief town note as returning home with Mr and Mrs Bill after a confusing si ng of events. The fragment hints at a local family unit and a post trip reunion in the community.
The Magic Ladies bowling event drew a good crowd at the Masonic rooms on Friday. Mrs Hawthorne won first prize with Mrs Paul taking the consolation. Attendees included A H Deeb, A Maunder, G Citt, Remil ton, Laycock, Bradfor d, Jenkin, Jortenses, Marshall, Whalley, O Sullivan, Crouton, Jones, Mann, Hawthorne, Evans, Schofield, Farr, and Mrs CIM Mrs Sedon served afternoon tea.
The Trocadero Dance Palais hosted nightly dancing last week with 0 to 30 dances per program and a weekly patriotic night for Red Cross support. Winners included Miss Coe and LAC Hamilton, Miss Nettie and Mr Hamilton, Miss Collins and Mr McFarlane, and other partnered pairs as two bands fueled Saturday’s high energy.
The Aquatic Dance Palais hosted three old-time dances with quick-step extras led by Marion Jenking orchestra. Miss Wildman from Herberton performed Diana extras while Mr and Mrs winners claimed monte carlos and lucky door prizes across Tuesday Thursday and Saturday events.
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