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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1943
Page
4
An item describes MT Mulligan outlining manpower concerns and an ALP outreach plan. It notes a farewell to Mr B Du Reitz departing to join his unit, with Private H McAuley visiting, and Dan Fletcher of Tremont depot on leave visiting the area.
A bright wedding at St Thomas Church Mareelos on April 24 united Miss McColm of Mulligan with Mr Montague of Babiods. The bride wore a white satin gown with pearl embroidery and a long train, accompanied by pink rosebuds and a three tier wedding cake. The ceremony was conducted by Father Davie with many relatives present and the reception held at the Mulligan residence.
Notice from RIEBANE announcing extra allowances of tea and sugar coupons in the current ration year. It confirms permits with expiry dates up to June 70 remain valid for use by retailers until July 31 and details special tea and sugar coupons for civil ration books.
Japanese controlled broadcasts in the Netherlands Indies stress calm amid reimposed air raid precautions and drills as native populations hear warnings not to fear. Analysts note former ARP groups must be rebuilt and shelters reopened, signaling a shift in control expectations.
Mr Martin Lekislat returned to Cairns after a long holiday in New South Wales. The transfer of duties or position is not clearly stated in the fragments.
CosA Dancer Teres and Dieter Wood with novelty pieces and Miss M Brown with Mr B Beattie led a lively Tuesday to Friday program. A large crowd attended the entertainment to support troops, with dances described as excellent and the hall well decorated.
The Aquatic Dance Palais hosted a week of dances from Tuesday to Saturday with a variety of events. Notable winners included Miss I Armatron Hiss Pee Goughs, Mr CJ Lyoms, Sig E Kibbara and Pia Varley, and several prize draws featuring Miss A Chataway and Mr G A Perrett among others. The Welfare Club of the RAAF joined Friday's lineup for two dances with monte carlo prizes awarded to Mrs A Scott and Mr J Chambers.
Juan Ping Merete, native of Spain, died after collapse at a city boarding house. He was a single man aged unknown, with a son referenced ambiguously. Captain Binkley of The Salvation Army conducted the graveside service, with friends and associates attending.
The article urges compulsory service for women aged 18 to 30 in sanitary services while highlighting the Royal Australian Air Force push for voluntary service. It notes the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force, now WAAAF, growing to over 10,000. clerical roles are emphasized and volunteers come from diverse social backgrounds seeking to aid the country. It mentions conditions being favorable and the aim to free men for active duties.
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