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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a theater scene with names and lines. It appears as garbled phrases about sales, a farewell or crass sea setting, and a chase, with unclear references to a theater or performers and a local venue. The readable bits suggest a fragmented theatrical or musical item with incomplete proper nouns and dialogue.
A fragmented OCR of a theatre page describes performances at the Gaiety Theatre including Penny Sigler Kina Bar and Barry Summa, plus a Royal Marines band segment. It mentions a magician act, a film feature The Story of Abraham, and various era acts with band and newsreel highlights. The page lists seats, showtimes, and venue names with a focus on entertainment across theatre, cinema, and live acts.
Arthur Margertuin and Peer Coke lead Brook programme with Brook Theatre bookings at 24 Troal. Gaward Chapman and Core Browne feature in Cinesound Areners as News competes for top screen time.
At Innis Meld July 1 MIV Mackean warned farmers about the rapid spread of a weed named kuuuwne busiepeds across several farms. He demonstrated samples and explained the weed’s threat to cane crops, noting it spreads along mills and fields and can become expensive to control if left unchecked.
The article recounts the death of a pioneer figure, Mr. McDonald, following a crash and fire near Cairns. It notes his landing at a station, his subsequent transport to hospital, and the blaze spreading to a nearby area. It mentions his ties to the town and family members including James, Bert, Clarence, Mary, and Irene Callihan, with references to local places and a parlour gathering.
A July dispatch reports Swedish destroyers seized and damaged by a列d mistake entering Swedish waters after British interception near Norway and Fras. Britain paid damages, expressed regret, and noted reassuring Swedish assurances. The RAF dropped bombs near the ships but caused no injuries.
Ottawa reports that Australian trainee pilots will graduate in September. Canada expects additional air service crews to join training, with plans to expand the air transport program under military aviation efforts.
The Bela mene RAP Society in Australia and New Zealand marked staff farewells at Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd. Two colleagues, Moser and Savage, depart for the south. Gifts included inscribed wallets and pencils. Speeches praised their service as officers and hosts toasted ongoing friendship. In Innisfail, a memorial home event featured donations of wool and multiple prize receipts, with future teas and hosting duties listed.
The Australian interior minister stated that Britain would limit telegraphic cargo from Britain for the duration of the war. The government revised its offer to take 3000 units as more than 30,000 offers were made. Early word suggests a shipment readied for the first consignment. remplacement of plans may be needed due to shipping constraints. Dorothy Rowe reports from Melbourne on Canada and tennis figures, with cable notices from Cable and Wireless Limited about evacuations and parental communications.
An awkward travel diary fragment describes excursions and tours to distant places. It references Yarraram and Geffen Island with timings such as 213 am and 1 pm arrival. It notes patrons and schedules, with fragmented phrases about sailing, beaches, and barriers.
London dispatch reports Captain Gorton Carming, husband of starry Maguire the Australian timpetress, detained under defence regulations and later released. Former member of The Link, a private something, with notes of Sandich Bay on its time.
In Los Angeles on Tuesday the Federal Crane Jury indicted German citizen Herbert dorhine for passing 40 registered mail items. The United States Commissioner David Heat recommended charging Eine Wiednane, the German Consul General at San Francisco, with cooperation in a conspiracy after evidence showed he personally delivered consular mail to several consulates.
A garbled fragment from the Innisfail ambulance records mentions Aghar P. Dapie and Sanevieienda, with unclear references to timelines and medical actions. The legible bits point to an incident review or patient transport notes under the town service, but specifics remain obscured by the OCR breakdown.
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An obituary notes the death of Broadhead Bowen. He lived in a coastal area and was a long time contractor. Bowen helped in local aquatic activities and served as umpire for youth leagues. He was active in his community and connected to several civic groups before his passing.
A fragmented obituary tribute recalls a revered explorer and mentor, detailing his courage, late return, and lasting influence. The passages mention places like Redivach and Bawnit Gully and note tribal encounters and the public figure’s enduring memory.
At a Far Northern Chub meeting tonight members voted to hire a licensed instructor immediately. Advertisements will appear in the Southern Press outlining terms and hopes to offer flying instruction to members soon.
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