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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

3

Palace Theatre GRAAme Comedy and Star Lineup

Entertainment notes from Palace Theatre announce a gravity defying broadway style program featuring Lew Aston Liewel Barry and Nat Pendleton with Marie Jake and Horace Maddahoin. The cast lists Alma Reiger Dunn Craig Onis and Kildare favorites in a gripping arena of acts, plus Universal Snapshots and a late afternoon broadcast segment.

Shire Deecon Paince Coase Rovers Lew Aston Liewel Barrys Barrymore Nat Pendleton Marie Jake Horace Maddahoin Walter Rivesford Alma "Reiger Grims Dunn Neil Craig Frank Onis Rekchise Atraction

Ravenshoe Notes Farewell and Military Social

The Ravenshoe community held a farewell event for Mr Grigg and a send off for returning soldiers. A valedictory by the RSSA and a casual party followed the formal speeches, with thanks to hosts, gifts, and a brief review of military service and departure arrangements.

Home Remedy Promises Relief for Catarrhal Deafness

An elderly style ad claims a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It touts a simple preparation using water and sugar sour note with a potent extract taken four times daily. The text describes improvements after several days and notes relief from headaches and throat symptoms, urging readers to try the treatment at home.

Tae Gesser

Thoughts for Today From The Wealth Circle

A fragment from a periodical page presents ethical maxims and quotes. It cites Browne on generosity and a religious exhortation about witnessing, ending with a truncated line about the Holy Spirit. The readable portion emphasizes charity and moral instruction.

Birthday Greetings and Fitness Aid Funded by Government

A Commonwealth Government grant of £30,000 to the National Fitness Council was announced by Health Minister Mr T. J. Holloway. The money, replacing the existing £20,000 annual grant, will be spent on physical fitness programs for schoolchildren, municipal bodies, and cultural classes, with aims to boost physical education and related culture instruction nationwide.

Sydney National Fitness Council T. J. Holloway Selteo Chilleen Tie Infer Boli R'Visical Etucanion Vulgraca Cultare Cinsstragtons Aii Erialiridin Aecus Phivswal Culture Ilisteaitors Arkent

What Do You Think Answer Key Mix from a Puzzle Page

A fragment from a quiz page asks about jewellery terms the phrase diamond dust and emery powder used in concrete, several word-choice puzzles including grouse and Fielding, and defines electuary as a voter. the page notes answers are on the last page.

Grouses Grice Reese Grou Grouse Henry Fielding Jonathan

Todays Recipe Guide For Crispy Potatoes

A damaged text fragment outlines preparing thinly peeled potatoes sliced into strips. Fry in hot fat until tender then crisp until golden. Lift basket from the pan and finish with a brief cook until edges brown.

Gulmk Fwmse

My Son, a Mother's Silent Prayers Across Time

A mother speaks softly of her son gone to sea and war, her pride fading into quiet resolve. She remembers him in her heart as years pass, his memory guiding her faith and hope. The piece honors maternal sacrifice and enduring love beyond loss.

Ries

Post Office Appointments In Cairns and District

Post Office leadership changes announced with Mr Te G Milla in charge of Cairns district during Mr Trembath’s absence. Mr B O Dowd appointed postmaster, replacing Mr Surprise. Jameson on sick leave, Woodford duties noted. Senior clerk MD Wola acting postmaster. Notable results for telegraph messenger exams and local staff names across Atherton Babinda regions.

Te. G. Milla Cairns F. P. Trembath B. O'Dowd Normanton Surprise Successon Jameson Woodford O'Dowd Woodra Wola Moreeba Frantis Bwke Exaltation Weld St .Atherton Babriia Carmel Ganley Margaret Quinn Catherine Andrews Irene Jordan Irene Hors Choy Dana Adis Oan Uillrean Marie Robinson Julie Junivan Rachel Evans Marjorit Miliet Valerie Tifail Nellie Johnson Noreen Robinson Lorraine France Dur Athertin Atadine Hasmussen Florence Bray Ma Sno

Patriotic Fund Receipts Tag Gargunvale Aid District

Fragmented OCR lists funds received toward the Gargunvale aid district Patriotic Fund. Includes names, employer entries, amounts, and dates such as Mulgrave Shire Council employees and Griffin Bros. The text混 appears garbled but indicates payments, wages, and local contributions toward wartime or civic relief.

Gargunvale Patriotic Gordora

Herberton Wedding Brings Townsfolk Together

A church ceremony in Herberton united Miss Beryl Woods and Mr Lawrence with a reception at the town, decorate with Bice and gold. The bride wore a princess line gown with empire train and carried cream roses and frangipanni, attended by relatives and friends. The groom was supported by Garrick and visiting relatives from Mareeba and Chillagoe, with guests including Mrs Phillips and Mrs Bond. The couple planned residence in Herberton, while naval and local guests joined the festivities and the wedding party departed for further celebrations.

Church of ‘England Cairns Shear 5 Crystalbrook Staton Lawrence Bulimia Mun Merberton Gana Gold Herberton HA. Norton Petwither St Herberton Salin Beryl Woods Herberton Phillips Bond Nair Herbertor Mise Collins Wendam B Bookail McDowall Doe Mareeba Bunty Moody Lias Bath Eazy Maes Maree Doug Fairbank Sergeant Fitzpatrick Xisvsitick Vereine Austalia Serieent B Rookall Chillagoe Fitzpatrick Steam Perce Rave Niue Navy Wassmith Wassmuth Riverton MT Lawrence Wanseela Atherton Bie Arman Moh Armstrong Che Marth Tadina

Drummond Dies in Ottawa War Effort

Ottawa report notes the death of Lady Drummond while she served wounded soldiers during the Great War. The obituary confirms her death and her active charitable work in support of military hospital patients.

Ottawa Drummond Renanter

The Wedding of Miss Florence Elsa Ett and Cyril Sepa

The Presbyterian Church at June 6 witnessed the marriage of Miss Florence Elsa Ett, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Squire of Babinta, to Cyril Francis Sepa second son of Mr Soper of Tulle. The bride wore white satin with lace and orange blossom, attended by her sister Mrs W Man, with a nude cake reception at Mrs Pollard’s home on McLeod Street. The couple’s honeymoon was at WeRanda.

Florence Elsaett Sauce Squire Babinta Cyril Francis Sepa Sooer Af Tulle W. Mannix Battle Frere Pollard Wetranda

Atherton wedding ties Joyce Young to James Agnew

Joyce Felen Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs TM Young, married James Agnew, son of Mr Agnew, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Atherton. The ceremony featured Tom Evans on the Wedding March. Bride wore a lace and satin street length gown with picture hat. Groom’s brother Jack Agnew was best man. Reception at the bride’s home. honey moon planned for Townsville and the islands. Private Agnew will resume military duties after.

Atherton St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Joyce Felen TM Young James Agnew Agnew Tom Evans Alfred Hubbard Air Force Avalon Sting Jack Agnew Mesdames Young

Waste paper salvage runs up cost to burn in city incinerators

In New York the Metrop(il) Waste Paper Dealers Association reports waste paper salvage was so successful that dealers paying 44 dollars a ton for it faced overwork at city incinerators, forcing a demand to pay 70 cents for burning.

New York Metrop Iil Waste Paper Dealers Association

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