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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1942
Page
3
Ak Oz and Lane Produce Sees F Odser Soan
Local page fragment records a brief note about Ak Oz, Lane, and Soan F Odser in an unclear arrangement. The readable bits imply a naming sequence or outcome involving these individuals without clear context or dates. Further details are not present in the legible text.
Carnivall Romance at Palace Theatre Sparks Hilarity
A young southerner falls for a carnivall dancer before meeting her amid the Mardi Gras crowd. Family interference and well meant carnival workers spark humorous complications as love develops. Ray Holger directs with John Carrall Edward Eveton Porton and Frieda Tnescort in top billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Anna
Setar
Ray Holger
John Carrall
Edward Eveton Porton
Frieda Tnescort
Helen Westley
Muoneeure
Stzscton
Sposa
Stratford
Ohert “Muldies
Atlan Sears Tnivernal Aid
Nemaranis
Pius Theatre Feature Sparks Controversy and Fear
A chaotic description outlines a stage show at Pius Theatre featuring a performer Joan Gravure and a chilling make up act. The piece mentions a scarred birth scene, a masked participant, and a mysterious Reginald with a sensational title. The account hints at a feared criminal vibe and a troubling crowd reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Gravure
Anbe
Pofibaari
Satine
Oya Mascer
Reginald
Boorimey Ryoermancy
Manes
Pop
Babinda Notes Dramatic Rural Meeting Disclosed
In Babinda notes a lively village meeting details the women’s society events, medical assistance, and local honors. It mentions Jay Wantie Hav, Firepresage Aire, and the arrival of officials like the Marshal, with references to community activities, concerts, and a temperance effort amid a busy timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peivale
Kate
Jay Wantie
Amin Renee Aentance
Siyghor
Omar Nies
Poe
Fragmented OCR Snipe Yields Sparse Details on Sickness
An unclear OCR passage mentions sickness and fitness themes with tangled names and partial phrases. It references people, places, and potential events without clear context or readable nouns, making a concise summary difficult.
Thoughts For Today Pass It On Message
A compact period reflection urges kindness to be passed on rather than kept, citing a verse about sending good deeds down through the years and lifting others' sorrow. It includes a prayer-like line invoking divine guidance and Psalm 9 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burton
Birthday Greetings From Haine Circle Members
Jeangte and Haine Circle send birthday cheers to MEalin Lad Sea Coral Rainbow Fairy May Queen. Their motto urges study and steady effort, urging the celebrant to pursue the Creed energetically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeangte
Haine Circle
Oatmeal Scones Recipe Fragments From Today’s Menu
Fragmentary recipe notes describe oatmeal scones with ingredients unclear. Mentions patting dough and chilling, then serving with jam. OCR text is imperfect but suggests a simple bake style and homey presentation.
Riddled Fragments From a Wandering Page
A disjointed OCR collage asks about coins and the year on a penny, then shifts to local town memories and municipal events. It notes a Victorian town mayoral scene and hints at wartime terms, ending with a prompt that answers lie on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jony Gond
Municipal Functims
Mermer
Newfoundland
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Snes
Mt Fedundant
Bridge and euchre afternoon at CDA CAMNS Branch
The CDA CAMNS Branch held a successful Tuesday event with bridge and euchre players. Mrs Murtha supervised, prizes announced by Mrs J Courtney, and Mrs Kien awarded best and consolation prizes. Miss E Thomson, E McCarthy named top scorers. donations from Mrs L Farrugia and Mrs J Cleary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDA
Bridge
Playa
Murtha
Manly
Mire
Contex
J. Courtney
Kien
E Moss
RT. McManus
A’ Hinnthorre
E Thomson Thidden
Cure
Stes Cumminge
Sirs Kriron
Fin Euieris
Obannell
M_Carman
T Mani Eior
A Boniface We Reayher
F. Cummings
D. Crothers D. Killiran
W. Pooks
P. Garon Beile
Riddell
A. Allen H. Deaville
Kiernan
Courtney
Fennell
C King
TG. Dillon
Beeman E. de Booms
W. Huaay RT
Stewart Making
L. Cerroll
CB Maulden
J. Cahill
C J, _Armstrong
T. J
Biscuit Bulletin Offers Free Recipes From Simpson Bros
Simpson Bros Pty Ltd announces a free biscuit and cookie recipes bulletin posted to all who send stamped self addressed envelopes. The brochure includes economical recipes and tips on making neat wafers and biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Simpson Bros. Pty. Ltd
Sampson
Biscuit
el Simpson Vs Pry. Ltd
Ann-street
Brisbane
Gordonvale Branch Annual Meeting Opens with Memorial Observance
The Gordonvale branch held its third annual meeting with the Australian and Red Cross bands, including an eight minute silence for the fallen. President presented the year’s total of 2,19 in a report, noting the grand total and prize relief committees, with plans for an Emergency Chest and prisoner of war adoption. The meeting honored veterans and Allies and accepted several bouquet gifts for the secretary and treasurer, while scheduling the next gathering for the following July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Uberty
Nana
Tolly
Brody
Secondea
Ead
Mgc
St. Suiten
Wiliams
Gordenvile
Attrafier
Hell
Femurer
Fez
Brocy
Mesames Plelaiog
Wambe
Local Social Notes From Mulara And Surrounding Homes
A mixed social column from Mulara highlights visits by Mrs Esberman of Atherton and Mr and Mrs Soruert, with guests and neighbors attending baths, dinners, and weekend gatherings. Local families, including Mr and Mrs Gl Andrews and Jo Culley, host and travel for public works inspections, school matters, and community events. Bright music by volunteers and a village supper organized by VBC members are noted amid routine reports on families, travel, and local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulara
Jo Culley
Tonott
Sprmey
Bungay
Anarews
Parenos
Innisfail Obituary Notices From July Reports
An Innisfail obituary notes the death of Manie Jane Graham wife of Sergeant Harry Graham at age 14 in Innisfail Queensland. She was born there and lived most of her life in the district before moving to Cairns then returning in February last. She leaves her husband serving with the 11th Garrison, a daughter two sons and four sisters. She participated in the Presbyterian Women’s Guild and the 4A Club. The cortege followed a service at the Presbyterian Church with Rev C H Sherman and proceeded to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annisfail
Manie Jane Graham
Harry Graham
Innisfail
Graham
Ife
McLeod Street
Cairns
Innisfamm
William
Flora Henry
Innisfefi
Iith Garrison
JT. Robertson
Sharpe
Loch
Messrs
J Roberton
R.i Eee
Rel Dodds
Local council postpones monthly meeting at Sha Ua area
The session at Dzweers of Sha Ua R'Gaceseiona is delayed as residents call for new arrangements. Officials say the meeting will address services and seating, with a plan to reconvene after February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dzweers
Sha Ua R'Gaceseiona
Hove
Secetien
Patriotic Society at Mareeba Branch Holds Meeting
Mareeba branch members meet in Oddfellows Hall on Friday afternoon with no president present. Mrs A Smith chairs as the National Anthem opens. parcels and letters for servicemen are collected, rest room progress praised, and a letter from Mrs Sugden notes she cannot continue as president due to workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Socret
Odfellowy
Mex Sugden
A. Smith
Meiners
Carseldine
Kean
Fla
Snewery
E Allender
Bailey
Ro Cummings
Keegan Owen Baxter
Drew
McPherson
P. Malone
A. Banks
M Andreae
G Smith
H. McMullan
Aughes Mew Sremnson
Stratford
Mr Marnane
Middle East
Marnane
Pearsal
Comforts Fund
Sel
Nation Army
A. W. Preston
Sugden
Oddfellows’ Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ak Oz
Soan
L. Stonsore
Mee
Pierrot
Anna Neagle
Ray Bolger
John Carroll
Na Seppo
Searing Charless
GB and
Universal
Guardian
Heath
Brecne
Webster's Biscuits
Poo Biscuits
Sis
Maxam
Steelo
Tid
Pki
Atlas Windsor
Seiced
Pius
Sipsenae
Team
Palas
Babinda
Rekeon AL
Eullet
Bobi Frentathy
Mearshal
Nowrantatie Fitness
Sant He Metrottian
Rey
Aera Tyiere
Ali Awe Saar
Stearoad
Hal
Cots Sa Ruitiey
Sme
Balans
Creed
Ener
Camns Branch
Asu
Ildren
J. Mannews
Arcpmahlad
Culloch
Austria
H. Fox
Syldvey
F Seale Goror
Pete
J. Langtree
G. Hannam
Mr. Freens
Calder
Abbott Street
Contre
To-Might
G. Cockrem
Highleigh
Seasure Tees
Waid
Seal
Ipswich
Ford
Donaldson
Macksy
Den
Seneca
Garena Cieienks
R Crockford
Coen
Cains
Adier Anon
Melbourne
Genes Robert Axon
Dromona
Axon
Salvanion Army Oiler
Drotent
Ronrman
Eteretary
Queepslene
Mao
Gerbam
Seemetwn Rom Dues
Smallechtideen
Fairy Hartman
O'Neil Toba
Pearsal Teawe
Vietore
Tne Wae
Mes
James Ward
Keeshagen
Mre Wilson
C. Peters
D F McGatiner
Chemists Ware
Tee
Parramatta
Lum
Abner
BOX
Northern Builders
Martin's Corner
Pron
Gaeenme 8
Prr la
Lanafelt
Treenin
R. H. Kelly
Abbott-Street
P.O
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