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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
3
Reviewers praise a recent stage production at Gat Ace Theatre in Freanwalet with descriptions of set design, performance energy, and audience reactions. The piece highlights lead actors and notes the show’s lively pacing and emotional beats.
A very pretty wedding took place Saturday afternoon June 5 at Monica's Cathedral. James Joseph, younger son of the Sir and Station of Mount Morgan, married Elsie Mabel, youngest daughter of Mirana Sir A Tris of Brtmonton, with Rev Fase Roeper officiating. The bride wore white satin garments and a veil, carried by her brother, and was attended by Mise Daly Owen and others. A reception followed at Leot-street.
The ceremony united Miss Ethel Fuller and Mr Charles Meard at Mareeba on Saturday June 12 in a church decorated by friends. The bride wore a pink brocade gown over pink satin with a bouquet of pink and cream roses. The reception followed at Tevulefer House with a wedding breakfast and telegrams of congratulation received from many.
The Presbyterian ceremony united Jnver Bento Coughier of Me and Moe 5 Purreotey of this town with Evang, son of Mr and Mrs Eerie of Bitmnia. The minister Tieehuren decorated the church with white roses. The bride wore a heavenly pink georgette frock and carried pink and cream roses. Attendants included Mrs Forrester junior and Mrs Evara, mother of the groom. The wedding breakfast followed for intimate friends and relatives at the Athorign venue.
BriBane reports reach Mrs White of her son Stuart breaking two bones in his right arm while playing school football. Ipswich workshop staff supervise Etheridge locomotive overhaul and deliver talks. Mrs Preston departs for Brisbane. RAAF duties begin for Mr Preston. CUSA hosts service personnel with tea, coffee and mending. electri iron donated. Community socials, theatre attendance, and many locals listed among guests and organizers.
The clipping remembers Albert Victor Birch a long time resident of Cairns, noting his army service and survivors including wife, children and siblings in Cairns and Sydney. It honors Robert Birch of the RAAF and Thomas Birch, with advocacy for the Soldiers League and local institutions. Charlotte Collins of Kingsborough North Queensland dies after a brief illness.
Community notes describe jam sales and street stalls to raise funds for prisoner of war relief and Red Cross drives. The report lists organizers, donors, and volunteers across Cairns and Innisfail with totals and upcoming events.
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