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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1943
Page
4
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled notice with scattered names and phrases. The readable elements hint at a public sale or sale-related action, mentioning terms like sale and officials, but missing clear details such as date, place, or exact action. Further clarification is needed to produce a precise card.
The Rex Theatre opens with a Columbia series feature headlining Chester Morrieaga and George E Stone alongside Susanna Fore. The East Side band performs between reels as cinema goers enjoy a lively program including Monte Carlo dances and a special memory segment for Skippy.
A dance program features the Trecavera band with a evening of waltzes and carlas. Ben Pendle and Me Pete lead a special program with extra attention for dancers and a reception with a supper. Proceeds support local services.
Atherton notes report the death of William Charles Gor at 60 after a sudden illness on June 28. A funeral drew many, with services at the Church of England. J W Cox reportedly died from injuries. he resided in Atherton and leaves a wife plus two young sons. Local pig supply declines due to manpower issues. May deliveries to the factory fell. Government acquisition plans are discussed with price guarantees mentioned.
A brief newspaper item notes a peppermint cure marketed for bronchial conditions and colds. It references readers seeking relief and mentions unnamed vendors offering the remedy.
A Friday bridge event at St Johns Room hosted by Mrs Laycock and guests from Grafton Street featured Mrs Bradford winning the top score and Mrs Golightly receiving the hidden number prize. Attendees list includes many local figures. an apology from Miss Lindsay was noted. The next bazaar day refreshment stall will be organized by the conveners.
A mother's letter to the Australian Comforts Fund asks readers to donate and pray, noting sons serving in hospital stations and the fund's steady support of service personnel. She describes the fund as a tower of strength bringing comforts to workers in wartime roles.
Mossman news reports a branch meeting discussing sewing activities and upcoming events on July 3 and July 13. It lists attendees including W. Paterson, D. Sack, and Mrs AR Rex, notes a Red Crow dance, euchre results, and social afternoons with hostesses. Nearby staff moves and travel updates are also mentioned.
A veteran plea recalling wartime service from enlistment to return home. The speaker mentions battles in the desert, Tobruk, Greece, Crete, and the Pacific, expresses solidarity with fallen comrades, and asks present generations to greet aging soldiers with a smile. The message emphasizes shared sacrifice and asking for mutual respect.
Mossman weather records show June long run of eleven unusually cold days. Longtime residents recall no prior stretch this cold in June, with reports of damp and wet conditions across the area.
The ceremony saw Miss Dieta Richards wed Robert George Thomas in a church ceremony. The bride wore a marina blue street length frock with navy accessories, accompanied by her sister Miss Ethel Lindner as bridesmaid. Best man Bombardier A. Jackson. The couple left for Kuranda for their honeymoon after a wedding breakfast at Mrs H Secombe’s home.
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