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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1943
Page
3
A sprawling survey chronicles tropical theatre and cinema scenes with mentions of performers like Victor Metaglen and Bren Vins Foeaire. It highlights productions, venues such as Freshwater and Eat Side theatres, and notable reviews, while noting audience reaction and forthcoming programs.
A large crowd attended the opening of the Kindercraft nursery with the mayor performing the official ceremony. Professor J Bostock sent a message read aloud, describing the nursery as a shop window for sample wares and advocating nursery growth across suburbs. The facility features a mothers lounge, play area, and child sized equipment, drawing daily visitors. Next week a doll display by Miss Agnes Barker in East Brisbane will benefit Union Jack Club funds, with many traditional nursery figures on show. The Red Cross and community groups urged book drives to support convalescent care.
Miss Jessie Agnes Down aged 20, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Down of Herbarton, died after a long illness. The funeral service was held at the local church with a cortège to the cemetery for the interment, and heartfelt sympathy was extended by relatives and friends.
News of the sudden and unexpected death of Mr William Goan Atheetos expresses sorrow. He was connected with Far North evolution and respected by his peers. His father held prominent stations and a hotel, and William was known as a genial man with wide knowledge of local history. Mrs Gordon, noted for patriotic causes and capable management, is mourned by many who respected her and shared in the loss.
The Red Cross appeal notes plenty of work for volunteers in the sewing room. Workers are asked to contribute one afternoon, with donations of knitted items and machine sewing. Reports show supplies on hand and recent completed garments plus contributions from various donors and a forthcoming annual meeting in the Colneil Chambers.
The fortnightly social afternoon is set for Wednesday July 7 at 2 30 at Boyd's Hall Stratford with promised entertainment for ladies. A dance to aid prisoners of war is planned for Saturday July 10 at Boyd's Hall. Donations were received recently from members and guests. A monthly meeting was held June 28 in the lounge with listed attendees. Arrangements for a July 30 dance were discussed to raise funds for ACE. Home made tallies will be sold at the dance to boost proceeds and social success. The auxiliary hosts convalescent soldiers for tea at beaches twice weekly and a concert party of returning soldiers performed recently. Subscriptions to Red Shield this month total 26.
The monthly meeting of the St Andrew s Presbyterian Women's Guild was held in the school hall on Thursday with A McKenzie in the chair. Officers and members greeted guests Mr Henry and Mrs McKenzie, tea served by Mrs Strat and Miss Ross, attendees listed, apologies noted from several members.
Last week drew a crowded scene as Mrs T Manly and Allan Smith led a notable attendance. Performers included piano by Mrs J Torpy and strings by Mr E Bradford, with many local players named among the audience and participants.
The second daughter of Mr and Mrs Chambers of Mile End South Australia will wed Lance- Sergeant D B Davies of Cairns. The ceremony is planned soon in Cairns with Davies returning to service after leave and with Jenve Bisek of Feluga and Bob Black of the RAAF mentioned among visiting relatives.
A well attended concert by the Women's Auxiliary held at a convalescent hospital on Sunday night, July 4, featured service personnel as artists who were well received. Further monthly concerts are planned with the next event scheduled for Sunday, August 1.
The monthly meeting convened at Boyd's lounge in July with Mesdames Nott Sta Buttrell Crumming and James present. Apologies from Mesdames Patt e gon junior and McCarthy. Finances show receipts and payments for the month including 816 pounds for returns 1146 pounds for cake ingredients and weekly distribution of fruit and treats to patients at an Australian Camp Hospital. A wallet was presented to Private P Cusack on home leave. Sewing for the hospital three months totaled 163 pyjamas 29 pyjama costs and 36 dressing gowns. The recent dance raised net proceeds of 287 pounds.
A Stratford welfare event at Boyd's Wall featured a lively carnival evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Biddle. Prizes awarded included novelty and lucky draw winners such as Miss Hazel Ten and J Tena, with servicemen honored in a special lucky draw won by Signalist Cleming. Music by Lance Bothell sustained the lively program led by Mrs J Gilmore and Misses Tenn and Deede.
Mrs H C Atherton of Cairns learns from Overseas Headquarters London of her son Sergeant Pilot Henry Atherton of the RAAF killed in a non operational training flight. Weather hazy heavy mist over Lancashire hills caused the collision with a mill. The Air Ministry offers deep regret and sympathies.
New York July 5 The American Associated Press quotes Chungking reports that Communications Minister Tseng Yangfu announced arrangements are concluded for a new supply route to China via Iran and the Turkestan Siberian railway. He hopes shipments will begin soon while noting Japanese control of 10 500 miles of Chinese railways.
The Cairns branch of the Australian Labour Party will hold a special meeting next Friday at 8 pm. MLA will discuss government matters and party coordination. The Premier Sir A Cooper is expected to attend. NORTHERN DIVISION OF C.W.A. plans include a candidates’ gathering and a sleep-out with bath facilities at the Home. The meeting will start after incoming morning rail motors and trains arrive, weather permitting, with a presidents’ meeting possible in the early hours.
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