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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1945
Page
6
A long fragment describes performances at Prince Theatre and adjacent venues. It mentions Jeanne Cram as a newcomer and lists actors such as Brent and Shelly, with shows at the Prince, Theatre Towne, and Aquatic Beach. A M46 dance is noted for Friday night, plus a carnival and prize draws, inviting community attendance and celebration.
The Combined Railway Unions led a relief appeal intending to raise £1000 for maimed service personnel. State committee chairwomen Daphne Bott and Joyee Exton coordinated efforts across Far North regions. Funds were planned to cover costs in Brisbane and other areas with announcements of upcoming events and supporters.
Fragmentary OCR of radio schedule items including talks, music, and guest appearances. Mentions Women’s Session, French tutor, and various program names and times, but details are garbled and many items unreadable.
Rangoon officials report a decisive stance amid Indonesian republic developments. Authorities outline policy implications and potential regional impact, with emphasis on labor and port operations shaping forthcoming actions.
An exhibit or discussion at Albert Mall in London questions the ideas of world peace theory. The presenter argues that true cooperation among nations offers the safest guarantee of peace, urging active effort and unity among peoples.
The fragment indicates a local sale notice about a shop and entries on sales days. It mentions a bond, buyers, and a timetable for Thursday and Friday afternoon, with references to names and places in a damaged OCR.
The fragmentary report hints at a political contest in New Guinea with candidates, parties, and fund drives. It mentions a memorial crumb and a committee structure, while unclear wording suggests a fund supporting workers and a planned upcoming competition or event tied to the area.
The late Gar Bimmond, who enlisted in the air force and worked for Boimedy Phy Ltd, died of illness while his paramilitary service is noted. Simmonds is referenced in connection with his wartime role and his marriage.
Oddly garbled notes describe a Red Cross Christmas card event held at the Sin Home on October 10 with hostesses A Hlatke and B Alla Bad Beaten. A prize for the sixpence score went to Mee Lyon while the hidden number drew 4x Afra. Mrs No Draper and Mrs Absell will oversee the event and a Mammoth Art Pinion ticket draw will occur near New Year with six tickets remaining.
On Monday afternoon members of the guild gathered at St John’s Club Rooms to bid farewell to Mrs Draper who had been a member for 20 years. President Mrs D Thomson spoke of the group’s sorrow and presented Mrs Draper with a handbag as a token of their regard. Mrs Draper responded with thanks.
The Parramatta State School headmaster Mr Campbell, who opened the school in 1927 and led it through growth, retires on six months' leave. He is credited with building the school to its peak and granting leadership in local education and community movements. His successor is reportedly Mr W. Wham of the Central School, and both he and Mrs Campbell plan to move to Cairns soon.
Vague report of a Jugoslav Relief Fund annual meeting at Ellis 0 on Sunday October 2B where Mr A Anich arranged a deal on behalf of the fund. The text mentions fundraising for wartime relief and references women knitting garments, with disrupted, garbled words and unclear additional details about participants or outcomes.
The notice outlines closing times for various offices and ports with scattered locations and times. It lists Port 2pm, Gordonvale, Innletail, Pownevine, Som-Mateebu, and other areas with unclear spellings. The document mentions security concerns and regional schedules including Brisbane state and Bundabere areas.
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