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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
3
A dense OCR reads like a listing of theater shows and cultural happenings across the city. Mentions of venues, dates, acts, and performances surface with scattered names, suggesting a broad entertainment page laid out for the public.
An old advertisement warns readers to treat kidney trouble causing sleepless nights and backache. It promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy, claiming relief from acid waste and urinary issues with quick action for persistent pain and discomfort.
A June 27 report notes a pre wedding party at Atherton where three brides were honored with songs and music supplied by guests. Attendees included Renee and others from local groups, with toasts and humorous sketches noted as part of the evening’s festivities.
A Gordonvale children's concert featured solos and choral numbers performed by young artists under the guidance of Mrs Nowwood and instructors including Mr. Souter and Mr. McDougall. The program showcased pieces such as Sweet Pea Ladies and The Haven's Blue with direction from local staff and volunteers.
The town reports the Blakene ys preparing for the Limouien opening with his brother Mr W Blakeney. Patriotic Society held meetings with accounts and fund counts. Soldiers welcomed home with small gifts and thanks to local ladies. Mulligan and Fletcher visit Mareeba hospital for medical care. A private transfer notes Mulligan buying a home and a future tennis meeting planned.
The Red Shield notes describe a Salvation Army visit by a unit that brought music and entertainment for 24 hours. Brother Cook led community singing and a coffee supper after a day of radio and entertainment. The unit plans further visits when possible.
A fragment from a wartime social page describes a Saturday night dance for American servicemen with Sadie Hawkins events and plans for regular gatherings. A Sunday picnic faced bad weather but drew many attendees including Burton and Vines and featured a piano singalong and reminiscences of past dances.
Health department guidance stresses preventing winter respiratory infections in children through ventilation, avoiding crowded spaces, proper dress, sun exposure, and nutrition. It urges parents to protect babies, limit kissing, and contact the Maternal and Child Welfare Bureau at 144 St Paul’s Terrace for information.
The Stipendiary Magistrate Mr Manwill and Mrs Mansell return to Taninfail from Tanseville after a holiday trip. Kennedy and her daughter travel by train to Brisbane for a break. Cassels, ex of the Cximne Raiieay Workshops, noted at precinct. Lieut Colonel Clem Cummings on leave in Gordonvale after Syrian and New Guinea service. R McKaure and family visit Cairns while on service. Friends Brian O-Sullivan, Bob and Yeo, Killman, Dirk Sandever, Tari Dingo and Dee Symons are on army leave in the Cane area.
Representatives from the locomotive workshops gathered Wednesday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr WR Carella who has moved to the Ipswich Workshops. Mr Daniels and others honored his long service and leadership. District Superintendent Mr D Meloughiso led tributes praising Carella for his work on ARP equipment and lectures.
The page lists multiple church services and events across Anglican and Presbyterian bodies. It notes Holy Communion, baptisms, evensong, Sunday schools, social gatherings, and meditation meetings with various times and locations including St Peter's Colemans, St Pauls Gordonvale, and Central Morning services.
Fragmented OCR text references a Salvation Army event with candidates and a meeting schedule. It mentions two Cairne and Corpe Tait as nominees and a screening or nomination process. The garbled read suggests a public meeting on a Friday with candidates present and a welcome for attendees.
AdseMmET of cou Services hosting a visiting optometrist Mr Wo Loxton for eye examinations at the Grand Motel on Saturday July 8 from 4 pm to Sunday July 9. Details include weather notes and a lighthearted weather theme tied to the event with local residents mentioned.
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