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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1944

Page

3

Our Women at Work Monthly Meeting and Bridge Event

A report from the lab rooms describes a May 30 gathering titled Our Women at Work. Mre Hunter presided as about four dozen members attended the large meeting. A 4 edge party was planned for Thursday June 8 at 8 pm in the club rooms to raise funds for the Distressed Diggers Fund. New members are welcome to help with charity work and the auxiliary aims to aid those in need.

Lab Hunter CWA Freshwater Cho O

Woman's Guild Fundraiser and Red Cross Drive Notes

Readable items describe St Andrew's Presbyterian Women's Guild hosting a sale and sewing for charity, with lists of members and helpers. The Stratford Welfare Society reports on Red Cross block collections, a piano loan to a hospital welfare group, and a May meeting with plans for a school piano donation and fundraising events.

Town and Country Engagements and Moves Across Regions

The engagement of Silacs Meive, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Walker Redmond of Tanisil ta Gar, is announced. Braver Black, eldest son of Mr and Mrs C F Blackwood of Kilcoy, also noted. Temporary duties shift at the District Postal. Mr C W Crisp now on temp duty. Mrs G A McBride of Sundaber visiting sister. Mr and Mrs G Donaldson traveled to Brisbane by train for a transfer. Captain Downey of Mossman has returned to Brisbane. W W Friend, Cairns Gas Company manager, travels to Mackay for a few days. Mrs McKillon of Cairns on a Proserpine holiday. Sergent Tom Biskey, navigator SLAP, on leave with his parents Mr and Mrs WS Blakey. Tunistal unit let in. Sergeant Blakey is known in Cairns and Innisfail districts.

Silacs Meive Walker Redmond Tanisil Braver Black [Wood C. F. Blackwood Kilcoy C. W. Crisp G A. McBride Sundaber Trembath G Donaldson Priceiayss Brisbane Donaldson Queensland WS. Blakey Tunistal Jnie Sergeant Blakey Caifax Innis Fail Lia

War era meeting notes praise and condolences

A June 14 meeting discussed decorations for a children's concert and expressed sympathy to three sick members. Mesdames Neilson Simmonds and Yesberg extended condolences to the Griffin family and all bereaved through the war. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.

Mesdames Neilson Simmonds Yesberg Griffin

St Pauls Presbyterian Ladies Guild Gordonvale Social Plans

The June 1 meeting of St Pauls Presbyterian Ladies Guild Gordonvale in the church hall saw a large turnout led by president Mesdemes Currell. Plans for a social in June and an August fete were laid, with jam sugar fees and arrangements for entertainment. Army personnel noted. “While Parents Sleep” drew a packed house, and recent dances funded by the Ninth League supported the Ambulance. Winners of the mute Carlo included Miss Smith and Sapper Thompson. extra prizes went to A Jamwey and partner.George Stones Band and Trocadero Band provided music.

Mesdemes Currell Giffen Thomas Irvine Eady Johnson Gordon Menge Dexter Wil Ahire Coutts Enust Bell Mance Menaames C. Johnson Eddy Ninth League Sierp Carlo Miss

Nort h Cavensland Orchid Society May 1986 Meeting

The Nort h Cavensland Orchid Society met at the Magen Chi Rooms on Friday May 26 1986 with Mr A Wakie presiding and several new members joining. Exhibits included Dahlias and several orchid varieties. Mr G Fleming led the 1944 competition and two Indian prizes were donated for the novelty draw. The next meeting is planned for June 3 with Mr Arnold Johnstone of Edmonton as donor.

North Cavensland Orchid Society Magen Chi A Wakie King Abbott-street Caline Busness Seth Appercaming G Fleming Caltleva AL Wiljue W Tierney G. Fleming AS King Arnold Johnstone Émonton Thartka

All Saints Working Society Gordonvale Holds Annual Meeting

All Saints Working Society Gordonvale held its annual meeting at the Rectory. Rev P Staley chaired with members including Mesdames Stewart Schwenke McDougall Dawson Fell Collins Alley O Neill Fielding Max Ragon Woods Mungomnery Fox Buzacot Reece and Stalley as secretary. The president’s report praised a successful year and finances. Mrs Gane declined re election, and Mrs Dawson was elected president. The secretary and vice presidents were re elected, with auditors Fell and Hon. Fell retained. Votes of thanks were given to Guild helpers including Dawson Gane Stalley Reece Wedlock senior Collins Sondergard and W C Griffin. The chairman closed by congratulating the members.

All Saints Working Society P. Staley Mesdames Stewart Schwenke McDougall Dawson Fell Collins Alley O'Nei Fielding Max Ragon Woods Mungomnery Fox Buzacot Reece Stalley EP. Stalley Gane Mra Stalley Mes Games Cannon Windsor O'Neill Fell Fox Irvine Riley Hon Fell Af Guild Mesdames Dawson Reece Fell Collins Sondergard W C Grifin

Churches Plan Week of Prayer and Frontline Service

The Churches announce a week of intercession and special services. St Andrew’s Presbyterian will host a prayer service and opening of the Front in Europe projection. Central Methodist and Salvation Army venues in Sheridan Street and Aplin/Grafton Streets will offer all day prayer and a special service in support of wartime efforts.

Europe St .Andrew's Precbyienan Chireh Sheridan Steet Yamaha Raicingk Central Methodist Church Aplin Grafton Streets Bam Wien Secong Garner Sheridan Steers Hickey Sproat Brave

Pink Pills For Pale People Promise Restored Energy

A health ad touts Pink Pills by Dr. Williams claiming to cure anaemia and restore vitality. It asserts real relief for run-down feelings, sleeplessness, and nervous strain, promising better sleep and brighter blood chemistry through patent medicine.

Nerys Seadacker Giood Willame Pane Pius

Optometrist Mr Woh Loxton

An optometrist named Mr Woh Loxton is set to open a practice in Tonianan on Saturday, with staff and services announced. The notice mentions the opening date and location, highlighting professional eye care offerings.

Optometre Loxton Mts Joe

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