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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
3
The listing details various linen finishes and textiles including Linen Finish pairs, five year guarantees, twill bed linens for single and double beds, 68 by 90 inch sets, and branded sleeper items. It also notes blankets in multiple sizes with pricing and stock cues for a hardware or department store event.
A chaotic fragment recounts a Port event featuring Ruthie plus several performers, with a concert by an Australian international act and a strong German military theme. The piece mentions audience engagement, a dynamic conductor, and a longer support lineup including Colonna, Weerett Horan, Dekkes, Cornell, and Hart.
Australian Associated Press notes King Farouk of Egypt celebrated a state luncheon at Abain Palace. Attendees included Lampson, Admiral Farwind, Mr R15 jour General Stone and Major Brereton. Farouk, born 1920, succeeded his father April 28, 1935, and married January 29, 1938.
A damaged OCR line presents a religious and philosophical fragment referencing Land and influence. The text quotes Lord Tyiten and a Bible verse, with hints of passages about entry, pasture, and protection. It reads like archaic prose about purity of purpose and strength of strategy.
Fragmentary note lists birthday wishes and names like Ines and Puitemet MAG Gibey and Allan Lede. Text mentions pressure and expiring birthday through Hume Circle. Readable parts hint at a local birthday greeting or club message with scattered names and phrases.
Fragmented cooking notes describe preparing a vegetarian roast by dicing vegetables including lettuce and celery, steaming or simmering with little water, draining, mixing with bread crumbs and a leafy herb, then cooking on a hot plate with ash and mashed potatoes as an optional base.
A fragmented exam style item lists riddles about meanings of titles Mrs Swand and Mes, plus references to ancient metals and famous women. It mentions Shakespeare characters and a Japanese claim about Nicobar Islands with cinnabar as a mineral ore. Answers supposedly on the last page.
Mrs G Mcintyre and Miss Vin of Wore accompanied by Mrs ALC Robertaon plan to attend a wedding in Towne ville via a train. Beryl Street’s Mrs Moore reports her son Pie G Moore is missing. Corporal AG Villiers wounded in Libya. Mr Mrs W A Peters Cairns announce son call-up to the RAAF.
The Bahinds WA Younger Set held its annual meeting in Feminom with Mesdames Price and McEateh present. Misses E Gee Kee H Kirke Guersons M Hunt G Graham Maclean J MacDonald M Wallace M Tames welcomed three new members. The year opened with a credit balance of 71710 and four minor functions raised 5 17 2. Expenditure totaled 14 3h with badges, costumes, and uniforms. Major activities included patriotic functions and a September paid dance netting 189 was handed to the Patriotic Committee. The election of officers named Miss Jackwin as president, with MacDonald and Walls as vice-presidents, and MEderes as treasurer. A vote of sympathy for a member’s illness was recorded. A fall social was planned for August 8 and a second dance for September.
The Cairns CWA Caron branch held an annual meeting to elect new officers due to current conditions. President Mrs B A Robertson and vice-presidents along with other officers were elected or reappointed. Members accepted financial statements, reports on the Memorial Home, and appeals to support the Travellers' Aid Society and Red Cross. A forthcoming bring-and-braise event will raise funds for the Prisoners of War Fund.
Australian Associated Press notes in London that Courtauld's directors invest. The treasury receives 14 million dollars from Viscoe shares at 2 percent National War Bonds. Viscoe shares were taken over by the Government and Courtaulds, owners, were awarded two million pounds as recompense.
Fragmentary listing describes excursions to Gree Island and Mare with partial terms likely misread. No complete dates, organizers, or outcomes evident. content suggests travel or tour notices with unreadable segments.
At the CWA rest room a gathering of Herberton Auxiliary members and guests honored acting president Mrs W Piggott with a farewell. Speakers praised her long service, funds were presented, and the group sang and shared well wishes before her departure to Stratford and Brubane with relatives.
A notice from Caline Starr Societies at their registered office outlines a toll of £200 for membership and terms about interest free loans and allotted force. The fragmentary text references groups and members joining or supporting the societies.
A local comfort fund event takes place at Boyd's Hall in Stratford on Friday at 2 o'clock. The gathering aims to support PLN residents and provide community aid through the fund.
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