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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1942

Page

3

Tropical Dances Highlight Night of Entertainment and Winners

A lively tropical themed evening showcased dancers and performers led by notable figures including Miss E Quaid and Mr F Dap Wilsgemmt. Guests enjoyed a modern entertainment program with special age group acts, dance routines, and novelty numbers. Prizes and sash awards honored top dancers, with prominent acts from Marv Se or and The Rite Steveliers among the highlighted performances.

Lynch Privata Ser Lancaster Amd Graver Ming Manning Warnes Wilon Erlin Yano Gerteld Walt A. Allan Satuday Erlanda Ruthress Nhung Mas Alpe Twa Etara Thomas Davee Allpartinnseld Trucwters Nndy Venir & Loon Sone Searle Mek "Shuttn Mtr Batson Abe Pre Thompannon Tealive Reid Tor Murray Ina Douase Raveris Dane Beira Caves Mice Price Ang Mist Ventura Fury Miley Donald Geen Steveliers Barve Bard Ninelind He Cheney Wweky Winsiers Vere Meng” Carlo Nie Mah Sen Ale’ Bingwell Dewar Walney

Woman taxi driver protests and demands in Sydney

A garbled report from Sydney describes a woman taxi driver involved in a dispute over pay and treatment. fragmented text mentions authority figures and a tense chase for recognition amid unclear dates and locations.

Fragmented text hints at a cultural event in Menara

The readable segments mention an Australian origin and a performance or gathering in Sel with unclear context. Names and specifics are incomplete, but the tone suggests a public or cultural event taking place at Menara. Further details are not recoverable from the fragment.

Rance Menara

Thoughts for Today Endeavor’s All and Meek Lesson

A cryptic collection of lines echoes a moral: effort and patience lead to success while humility fares well. Quoted phrases reference Browning and biblical cadence, mixing fragmented thoughts about truth, courage, and mercy with misspelled cadence and dated names.

Birthday Greetings From The Cairns Post Circle

The Cairns Post and all members of the home circle extend greetings to those celebrating birthdays today. The message wishes joy and health, noting the warm regard of friends and family and inviting smiles and good wishes in return.

Cairns Mome Nng Lea Prarld

Todays Recipe Steffer Eggs

A dated kitchen note describes Steffer Eggs with ham, lettuce, parsley, and tomato. It outlines steps to boil eggs, cool, and combine with sauce and shredded vegetables, forming a plated dish. The text uses fragmented phrases and misspellings but conveys a basic egg dish preparation.

Wettuee

Skeet shooting and wild talk from a bygone page

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century page mixes trivia about wool weights sheep weights fences and a boastful, noisy pastiche. It riffs on American Texas bravado British and Spanish references and even opera and Mozart. A stray line hints at an answer on the last page.

Texas United States Bnne Fan Tuttle Ross

The Great Greenwood and the Editors Trade Tale

A fragmentary excerpt describes Greenwood confronting editors and readers in Fleet Street and Angel Court. It notes his struggle with temptation and the editors habit of demanding terms, hinting at a volatile dynamic between a leading writer and those who shape publication. The scene centers on trust, control, and the lure of sensational stories.

Greenwood Fleet Treet Angel Court Landon Scotland St James's Matchatr Thule Greenwood JMB den Macks

Examination Results Show Wide Range of Subjects Awarded

The report lists numerous candidates such as Felinwine a Tit ntane and Pollard Scallewoye among many others recognized for intermediate and advanced achievements. Awards cover writing, stage work, and general examinations with mentions of institutions and staff involved in grading and recognition.

Felinwine B Ross C Mae Herman D. Talay Geral Skorie Rane G. Sore Bennett Sipasrts Kelly T Guimaje Tavior Genner Ll' Panland Phl T Wolfe Swart Ik Wolfe Holind Saforoy Ieee Cyartee Bolree Tyorentine Mace Ramaran Kushenien Seenendecinermecines Bart Santon Sting Gunter Hunter Brekxsenine Sheet Hoter Gord Samaritan Comeere Innieteil Seerinend Elementacy Meredy Richard

Women Land Army Aims To Fill War Labour Gap In Australia

Prime Minister announces 1 513 000 additional men and women needed by December as manpower shortages grow. Deputy Director General D Cam says farms reluctant to hire women due to lack of housing and unfamiliarity with female labour. Country Women’s Association reports 20 workers placed on farms. talks of a national women’s land army begin with training and uniforms planned to identify participants.

Australia Cur Manpower Ar D. Camfront Thake Betes

Herberton Red Cross Monthly Meeting Notes

Herberton Red Cross held a June meeting with Mesdames and committee members present. They reviewed May expenditures of 44 pounds 3 shillings, discussed a war era inquiry letter, and planned the next meeting for July 8 in Werestercombe. A Red Cross Carnival prize was awarded to Mrs Barshoffer.

Herserton Red Cross Society Ladielehair Thomas C Pitzeersl Todd G. Faron oGane Francis Renmurer Holdcraft Chilversanch Chilverrinn He Made Alan Mestarnes Eaton Thad Thwar Werestercom Sam Conclusshay Red Cross Carnival Tilloche Mre Stovell Wan Mre Barshoffer

Wedding in June at Presby church in Harv ey Creek

The wedding of the bride and groom took place June 2 at the Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a beaded bridal gown and carried a bouquet of audieeis ities. She was attended by her cousin Ethel McKay and others, with a reception at the bride’s home. Family and friends celebrated with music, cake, and toasts as the couple began married life.

Deeral Presbyterien Harvey Creek Ted & Grautifil Frances Pylie Hootie Hunt

Herberton welcome marks homecoming amid war effort

In Herberton a public welcome at the Shire Mall 10 Diner honored Driver Loder and airman Mullins returning on short leave. Local officials and residents praised service, with speeches by Mr Bale and Mr Treviven. The event featured songs, emblems, and a call-up announcement for Ming Thora Halles.

Herberton Herberton Sa Assalla Shire Mall Loder ATF Waenerla Atin Ae Ware Musie Ives Bale Miss Wiiman Diane Winfais Gowers Healten Megibere Rssaila Gr Shire Council Dover Loge Trhin Herberton W Trevinren Boo Ralf D Newel Dever Haere Ana Iy Breien Leder Weeakers Ana Poodwitl Aircraftaman Mullins Kane Wang Nellie Kelly Caroline Sporeciate Trevorrew Ming Thora Halles Treentrew

Melbourne Girls atari scandal involving U S troops

Fragmented report describes Australian girls and American soldiers in a disturbing incident with coercive threats and sexual undertones. Names and clear details are obscured by garbled text, but the core event appears to involve coercion and intimidation tied to a military presence.

Local salon owner praised after early morning incident

A fragmentary report notes Mr Harry Willard of Cavinarpe spared the town by aiding a wounded worker at 17 WHC. The event followed by a tense morning scene as authorities cordoned the area and began initial investigations.

Weaman Wea Harry Willards Cavinarpe

Town and Country Return of Reverend McCarthy In Good Health

Reverend Faibee C. M. McCarthy of the USA, absent from the Diocese for months due to illness, has returned to duties. Babinda and Mareebe figure in local notes as visitors for the weekend, with Commonwealth contacts noted for T. J. Smith.

Faibee C. M. McCarthy USA Babinda Mc. T. J. Smith Commonwealth Mareebe

TULLT PERRONAL VISIT NOTES TULLY TOWN

Mrs WS Blakey plans a visit to her daughter Joyce and renews acquaintances. Mr and Mrs W Dean return from Townsville where he worked on defence duties. Brother Bale of the Church of England spends a term in Townsville. Mrs Ajes Mion and children return home to stay, Mrs W Howrey’s gallery status noted. Mrs W Leese and Huth return home from Chasers Towers.

WS. Blakey Joyce W. Dean Townsville Dean Brother Bale Church of England Ajes Mion Tie W Howrey Syntase Tully W. Leese Huth Chasers Towers

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