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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

3

Delayed Theatre Show Promises Night of Variety

Entertainment listing details a lively program at Amalie Hall featuring Fanny Aquinity Dance, a courtly performance by The Courten op frvi and Corte Gund, and various acts including dancers, singers, and a novelty troupe. The event emphasizes social evenings and showcases names like Marion Jenkins and Minnie Carl with a garden party vibe and audience seating arrangements.

Palais Marion, Jenkins Rance Bend Sheere Dance Palais Ben Anapos Feorsders Ganee Rena Minnie Carl Degarcen Aid Ak Seatira Accnmmoda. Com Anternnam Schoaia Sova Bove Tanie Bova Amie

Wedding of Gwendatine Alice Duninck and Thomas G Pullin

A formal wedding at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church united Gwendatine Alice Duninck eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Duninck with Private Thomas G Pullin youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Fulton Cairns. The ceremony featured The Wedding March and a white satin gown with heart shaped neckline. Attendants wore pale blue lace and carried bouquets. The reception followed at the bride's home with many gifts and telegrams. the couple planned a honeymoon and travel in a pale frock ensemble for the bride.

St Andrew's Presbeterian Mayston Gwendatine Alice Calrns Thomay G Pullfin Atf Sie Andery J Fulton Cairns McKensig Inetan Lave Mittens Sadie Fullin Marie Dupinck Ax Beidesmaida Jean McNaught Trent W. French Joe Croomyman C. Wright Duplock Filton Padre Thompson Moseran

Protection of Bead Life Advocates Gun Control After War

A letter from Mr R Mindenhall of Babinda urges that only fit individuals own guns postwar to curb the extermination of Torres Strait pigeons. It cites past firearm license abuse, including a Mossman incident where a hunting party returned with wild pigs and a cassowary head, and residents using pigs and cane fields as excuses for shooting. The piece also discusses toad survival in drought and notes difficulties in enforcing the Firearm Protection Act.

Hr. R Mindenhall Babinda Torres Strait Mossman Arty

Tribute to Ter Beave and fallen airmen in Mareeba

A tribute piece recalling Ter Beave and two Mareeba airmen, Andy Couper and Thomas Mines Tawson, who served in the RAAF and were killed abroad. The article honors their scholarship paths, wartime service, and the broader effort of the Brisbane Red Cross and national pride, with notes on their education and fate in aerial operations.

Ter Maresioa Chas. Couper Walat-street Brisbane Buren Geneva Berlin Andy Couper Sas Mareche Thornburgh College Charters Towers Alines Maretha Royal Australan Air Force Secons Alt Pisttie Solimeer Mareeba Frederick Andrew Couper Andy Dugeer ALP Andy Himedt Toner Allitance Auetralia Empire Envi Australis Tenerie’Austral Fe England Cooper Middle Brier Kirwiv Corporation Finkaeaed Steele Wreland Ane Flicht Serpent Secifentalle Australia Thomas Mines Tawson Wily Sim Borland Mareehal Winston Church

Night in Hawaii Dance Aids St Marys Club Funds

The Girls Guild of St Marys sponsors a Night in Hawaii dance at the Aquatic Hall to raise funds for the club. Attendees included Hobensee, Pittard, Lord, Dulcie Jewell, E M Lindsay, Etherington and M Neville, with donations from Mesdames King Shiach Morrison Chargois Cummings Catto F Laycore Sharpe and Mathieson. The event featured a dainty supper, music by Mrs Millar, and performances by Corporal Alan Lambert and others, drawing a large crowd.

Meerviceren Hobensee Pittard Lord Dulcie Jewell E. M. Lindsay Etherington M. Neville Mesdames W. J. King Shiach Morrison Chargois Cummings Catto Laycore Sharpe Mathieson Iss King Girls’ Guild Sergeant Rollinson Miseslick Davideen Alan Lambert RAAF Lambert Guild of St. Mary's Hawaii Aquatic Hall

Town and Country update on domestic from Hamilton group

This fragment notes a domestic move or event involving Hamilton and a person named Peters, with references to Cairns, a mother and sister. The text is incomplete and unclear about dates or outcomes, but centers on a family moving or updating status this week.

Cairee Ting Mealods Hamilton Bri Cairns Hie

Red Cross Afternoon Benefit for Catholic Dragons

A crowded afternoon event in Cairns hosted by the Red Cross featured prize drawings and a door raffle. Highlights included bridge prizes, a sweets auction, and donations from local residents and organizations. The event raised funds to augment the Red Cross fund, with many named attendees and supporters listed.

Aucralia Cairns Euchte Red Cross Mer- Bere Meedamen Crosbie Ge Me- Allan G" Ghats Wd. Carman MC Gaperon J. ‘Burman A.” Maunder Hi Parr Mra M. J. Kelly Mra. V. Alkionon P'Prast Peel Simi Taitdooem Alice Irs WA Collin J. V Savage Weniwara Aetna Stewart TC Dien Te Ouears Armbrust Farrugis CSSE Dalyan OSA VG Caitina Mercress K. Smith C. Owens J. Byrne Miboney de Keys Kgawredtorts Weacm Hn Wankmore Ratsom PC Rutherford W. Balzer Byrn James T Bunee Tacman E. Beensteett Farr T. Cromtenn Boden OM. Boden Whaties Bane W. Deine Herod Maunder N. T. Pointon Power L. Carpell B. Hosking Monhden Barrett J. McIntosh Mellie Hae Schofield E. Marsali T G. Dillon Burden G. O'Neill M_Feune Rekson Eugen & i Bradfird Atkinson E. M.greth Croft F. Curmings J Brennan J. Healy Ie McGrath Cara Hooper Thomson Rei Sa McCarthy M. Simpson

Red Cross Bridge Party Pleases Attendees

The bridge gathering held Wednesday afternoon in the Returned Soldiers' League rooms, organized by the Women's Auxiliary, drew many attendees including dames WA Collins and EM Boden. After an enjoyable afternoon, proceeds aided the Red Cross as part of ongoing relief efforts.

Red Cross Ima Women's Mec WA Collins Red Cros EM Boden Boden G Pogarty H Purcell T Boland Svendsen Rawson Bailey Bai Schofield Haethorne Baber M. Edomes Lind Ian Coline

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