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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1942

Page

3

Tropical Theatre Hosts Week of Dances and Gala

Entertainment notes announce Tropical Theatre presenting a week of dances at the Aquatic Dance Palace with Revellers Swing and other bands. Charley Buses and Paulette Goddard headline performances, plus novelty acts, cake prize, and a Friday gala. Local crowds expected for a lively program with free entry for youths and a supporting charity drive.

Ienara Janel Patniorn Denre Greg Vresern Patirel Ra Canara Resnige Ray Whitley Gueiea Taney Wil Annoyabie Aulardavelties Airey Revellers

Garunnvale Wianen Fund drives comforts for troops

The Garunnvale Wianen Fund annual meeting at the CWA rooms drew a record turnout under Mr Bennett. Volunteers report knitting and parceling comforts for Australian forces serving overseas, with parcels distributed to hundreds of members and the branch ready to ship more. The event praised the contribution of members and urged continuing support for gifts to troops abroad.

Garunnvale Wianen Cooifette Fund CWA Anip Bennett Alcombe Aueralian Ehraimas Ail Bellatime Bela Ihm Tunibert Willie Alomas Cnur Ana Coraanisataita Alvoniba Hive Tee Fulton Silesian Teagan Sun Rigas Otter Simwrinds Ranar Mart Ieee Geneaty Murad Alonina Epliectine Britain Iran

Thoughts for Today and Biblical Reflection Fragment

A fragmented clipping presents a meditation titled Thoughts for Today. It recalls childhood images of fir trees and sky, cites a line from Thomas Hood about youth and ignorance, and echoes a biblical verse about belief and life. The readable text blends poetry, memory, and scripture in a devotional tone.

Thomas Hood

Braised Steak Delicisme With Pineapple and Spices

A plotted recipe describes braising steak with pineapple, carrot, and vitamin rich fillings. It instructs mixing bread crumbs sage onion brown sugar pineapple salt pepper and eggs with milk, stuffing into pockets, securing with skewers, and baking with carrot topping until tender.

Fragmentary collage of ages and empires on a noisy page

A garbled OCR fragment blurs references to Spain Portugal Britain and ancient rulers. The text mentions birth conquest to 1066 1991 era names and a scattered cry for an answer on the last page. No coherent event or date is identifiable.

Spain Christi Homan Brita Richard Charente Prune Minster Australian Naturals Toonellee Ral Rechara Grenville Bere Titania Portugal Frente Briain

Garden tasks and social notes mix in home gardener column

The column blends gardening science on soil moisture, mulching, and plant health with club notices and social events. It mentions watering, composting, soil texture, and temperature effects, plus a farewell social, dancing, and planned gatherings, all within a community club context.

Nate Mleh Ing Hener Ake Dowbie Alona Friends Polftan Woleas Saluda VDC Wodps

St Andrews Presbyterian Knitting Guild Meeting Recap

The monthly meeting was held Thursday with Mrs McKenzie in chair. Members welcomed Mrs Bullard and guests. Forty four skeins of wool were received and woolen items donated included two pairs of gloves one pair of stockings three balaclavas and three balaclava capes. Gift comforts were given to service men as afternoon program planned for Sunday.

If Presbyverian Knitting Guild Dulysis Mire McKeneie Mre Bullard Hee N'samines Peake Wisner Suny Meadamas A. Mekensie Mesdames E. Moss J. Whalley W Clark Horton Widelugi Dillon J Broag A Brown G Paul A Retchims Mauryn “Lyons Deshi D. Thunsom AL Diack R. Clarke G. i Mawthorne L. Schobel Bad Ford Cassels M. Lex Ali F Beal Sharpe Catrull Couiter-Farmien Euleting- Yon Bunnell A -Prinin May Dave Rake McGraw Kerr Io Jenkins D- Chataway W. Toll G” Bleseas O'Sullivan Ho Deeb W. Hues Jepherdl Val Remilian Mises Hopper Thossonand Rice Mtr Tiple Tae Hughest Mel Schufield McGrath Jake G Comico G Bmrose Donaea AT Clarke Sirs” Healey

Our Women at Work in the Red Cross Effort and Benefits

The article details donations and volunteer work by the Our Women at Work group supporting the Red Cross and prisoners of war relief. It lists donors, committee members, visiting hospital workers, and a July social raising funds and goods. It notes sewing, cakes, biscuits, and slippers crafted for servicemen, with numerous named members and organizations involved.

Red Cross Mra Boland Jackson Leonard, Ranson Brew‘ster Bers Bers Have Visited the Hospital and Donated Cakes and Bicuits’ Mesdames Jackson Trenchard-Smith Leonard Ledite Podosky Ratteon Purdon Red Donatinne Alemen

Town and Country mentions and travel chatter

Fragmentary local notes report private Stan Devic of the VDC planning a visit to the ALF and Wilsmattn area while Mrs. KA Prescon returns home after a weekend at Knudson’s Seantry. The item references weaving, a holiday refrain, and a possible trip to Koah Marwillummeh.

Privete Stan Devic VDC ALF Limore KA. Prescon Co Knudson

Wedding Summary Fragment in Orange and Brown Veils

A wedding notice fragment describes the bride in a Staten Island setting, given away by a relative as guests admire a bouquet and orange brown veil. Attendants and guests are faintly referenced amid garbled OCR text from the scene.

Birthday greetings in letters to local readers

Birthday wishes from Jeanene and the Tome Cire group to members of the community. The note lists several affectionate nicknames and pet names for local residents and attractions, signaling a celebratory tone for upcoming anniversaries or milestones.

Community meeting notes at CDA event and charity need

Thursday afternoon's gathering of the Clu Revs and attendees from Carmen Martha Courtnes and J Courtnes includes retirees and society members. Items listed feature clothing donations, knitting efforts for books, and hostess arrangements by J G'Donnell and A BY Shambrook while Mesdames J Courtney and J Heraghete oversee committee duties.

Pero Clu Revs Howe Fey Esames Bone M Carmen Tres Furers Martha J. Courtnes Gaar Mate” Heraghiyy Peel D. Shambrook Anc Sisters of Mercy Mesd Mes Courtney J. Heraghte Messrs Murchison Ana Alan Bevers Martin Tonitece E Medics J. G'Donnill Shambrosk

Carine Branchy notes and welcomes new CUSA members

The waity meeting of te CUSA Cairns branchs occurred after the CDA meeting with the same attendees. Chairman Vers Rey thanked Father Mint OSAT and TG Dillons for their support as the executive and members assisted, with plans for next week to finalize demos and BR disease measures. Sixteen new members were admitted and assigned to roles or committees.

CUSA Cairns CDA Vers Rey Mint Osat Foams Ceiron Trish Witten Wis Hanks TG Dillons Mary Wien USA

Redlynch Hote Jounne and Rural School Red Cross notes

The Redlynch Hotel party arranged a linen centre won by Mrs Lavin. A monthly meeting at Boyd's Lounge discussed social and financial matters. Redlynch women report donations, hospital visits, and Christmas gifts to overseas workers. The Mocyman Rural School Junior Red Cross Circle reports funds raised and care actions.

Redlynch Hote!egaft Mre Lavin Boyd's Sorial Jobmeon Arsin Tiongied Cath Woote Mra Nash Af Redhenc Bolloics Suvelior Mocyman Rural School Ines OM Bove Bomber Views Methodin

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