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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1944
Page
4
Fragmentary readout describes an Amphitheatre program with aquatic dance and a theatrical event. It mentions seeds, prices, and a tournament, with references to Beale Street and a Green initiative. Names and places are unclear but the piece centers on seed pricing and a related event.
Community notes report the Our Women at Work group listing members including Mextamer and Rov. B Campbell along with other names. Wool and sock counts are recorded with five pairs of gloves and two knee caps in stock. Red Cross division highlights recent dances at Stratford and Freshwater with proceeds of £17, upcoming event at Freshwater Hall, and hospital visitor lists. A donation of £ has been received from Passalacaua.
The Women’s Auxiliary Trades and Labour Council event featured Mrs Archer winning the subre, with Mrs Gardener as second. Mrs Pilcher won the Wogs, followed by Mrs Griffith. A beautiful recess cake was the prize. Miss Welsh won the lucky door prize. Entertainment included a performance of Twilight and other selections. Attendees praised the artist and looked forward to the next meeting.
An OCR fragment outlines a local event with unreadable specifics and several names obscured. The readable bits indicate a civic or community notice with potential dates and involved organizations, but essential details are missing for full comprehension.
A Saturday night event at Mivernian Hall showcased Irish melodies by Urs Ellis six piece orchestra. Miss Ireland and Pre Parker won the fancy hall novelty Price of Erin dance while Mrs Keegan presented ballet with Miss Pat Coun an Yocal and Miss Gwen. The evening supported a cancer programme arranged by Mr H Bereman.
At the Miriwinni Hall meeting on March eight Mrs Brand chaired with Messrs Fells Trackson Tuttle Osland Daley and Mrs Ward present. Apologies from Mrs McLean and Mrs Lewis. Seventeen letters from service members acknowledged Christmas cakes. Secretary offered resignation but to serve until May annual meeting. Dance planned for April 8 at Miriwinni Hall.
A dubious medical puff promotes Dr Wilkens Pink Pills claiming to cure tired pale girls and women by boosting red blood cells and energy. The ad touts improved appetite skin color and vitality, urging readers to buy from chemists and stores for quick health benefits.
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