This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
3
A fragmentary review notes a screening at Rex Theatre featuring romance and drama with performances by actresses including Jane Tranei. The program promises entertainment by the ACE and a dancing act. Puppeteers and local talent are mentioned in a lively but unclear arrangement.
The Kern Hall event featured soldiers sailors and airmen from Babinds with spirited attendance. McPeal, M. H. Baulch, and partners claimed the novelty waltz while Mrs. Cinder and others won euchre prizes. The entertainment raised funds for the ciao funds.
The obituary item records a Deeral area community obituary and notices from the CWA hall gathering, a successful dance for Red Cross funds, and local memories. It mentions Mrs J Pyne, Francis, Mr Fale of Meerawa, Jackwa’s visit, and local residents including the Beare and Barnet families, with references to Sidmore, Gordonvale, and Tableland.
The report details a slowed vehicle near De Boom's garage when a large truck approached. A bump was heard as they passed, leaving a driver unconscious beside a gravel edge. Bystanders and a woman assisted, an ambulance attended, and witnesses noted the Goommed and his wife wore date clothes. An inquest was adjourned to hear further evidence from Mrs Blaney.
During a district meeting at the Tully Hotel the Masons discussed finances and heard a report from Pte. F. Ball. After the session, members joined in a farewell for Mrs R. Marton in the rear room as she prepared to leave the district.
Gordonvale Red Cross notes a March 16 meeting with secretary details and a resignation or ren estimate. The balance of 690 pounds 10s 8d is noted, with a resolution to forward 35 pounds to Brisbane for the branch’s quote. Names include Mesdames Dawe Calliea and Wiodsos local officers.
Unclear OCR notes reference a person named C Smith leaving Cai s la and someone named W Yates traveling by rail on a wall train. The fragment cites a Mrs Mire and Saint Eiane or Sristeane, plus ODA CARD as possible entities.
Skimmed OCR text shows jumble about a Roman assault case with unclear details. No clear person, organization, or location identified. Unable to determine a coherent news item or event for a proper summary.
Easter carnival plans reveal an association meeting with officers choosing to act immediately. committees will handle bullock and horse riding events and novelty activities. strong public interest noted. secretaries to be contacted for communications and view on participation.
Fragmentary report recalls workers at Tate Tin Mines during 1914 to 1918 era. Mentions individuals such as Mick Baker and others by initials, noting training setbacks, injuries, and later survival.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.