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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
3
Fragmented display of a theater page lists Tropical Theatre features and performers including Mariienne, Joe Brown, and Eric amid billing for a variety program. The readable text hints at a late afternoon or evening show with comedy songs and dancing acts, framed by a bustling cinema scene.
Fragmented text from a Freemasonry report lists centers and ceremonies with scattered names and dates. The readable portions mention Bro MC Miterung, IOther officers, and references to ceremonies and locations such as South Queensland centres.
Fragmentary text mentions a grand hospital, a Sunday event, and unclear names and places. Details are unreadable. cannot determine date or participants.
Edmonton notes recount Mrs Crowther visiting the Edmonton Branch of the CWA on Friday afternoon. Attendees include L Weston, J Clark, EZ Busby, G Fa e, E G Walker, L Mathews, and Mrs Franklin. Discussions cover international officers, charity bake gifts to England, letters from Dame Lilla Redding, and Gowrie Scholarship and bursary plans for children and returned service members.
A special June 29 gathering in the local hall honoured Wit of Dire Crowther, president of the Northern Division of the CWA, with Mosdares Maizey as guest of honour. A bouquet by Miss J Levert was presented by Miss Atkinson, and Mrs Trembath spoke on the CWA’s work across branches. Numerous locals from Babinda and Mirriwinni attended, with songs from Mrs Reid and Miss Holland and a recitation by Miss Atkinson during a dainty afternoon tea.
Mossman July reports describe heavy rainfall with over Ave inches for the month, and drought concerns amid harvest delays. A school training update notes rising enrolments under Headmaster Mr FV M Nothburtt while a proposed Cooktown route, via Chin’s Camp, undergoes a field check led by Engineer Cochrane with local guides, highlighting road widening needs and potential benefits for grazing districts and tourism.
A fragment discusses using Double D Eucalyptus for a baby's cold. Advice mentions drops, warm olive oil, and humidification with a handkerchief at the head of the cot. The tone resembles a home remedy note with multiple garbled phrases and unclear instructions.
A fragmented text fragment mentions a phrase about self love and the foot, with unclear origins and missing context. The line hints at a symbolic expression rather than a concrete event or named person. Further readable details are unavailable in the snippet.
Brigadier William Leed, South Queensland Divisional Commander based in Brisbane, arrives in Australia six years ago after serving as Principal of the Salvation Army Training College in Sydney. He is to conduct two indoor gatherings at 3 pm and 8 pm at The Salvation Army Hall in Cairns, drawing on his experience in the Goulburn Division and his reputed oratorical style. The report notes active military and community involvement, including a strong turnout of service personnel and a social event featuring local musicians, with a tribute to donations from the Mt Mulligan Patriots Society and a long list of attendees and supporters.
Local notes celebrate Wally Green and Wopen Garnet with songs and dancing. Albert Green of Atherton’s station led a community sing along and a tasty spread provided by the ladies. Tributes, thanks to volunteers, and notices of upcoming dances and Army Postal Office advertisement fill a lively community page.
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