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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
3
The notice lists a Dancing event by the Boyz Mind Benet Club and a free door tour at Freshwater Hall. Also mentions a Childeen of Mary gathering, a tree bus, and a corned Corns MA pam. Various entertainment and social activities are scheduled for tomorrow with planned performances and refreshments.
YWCA Northern activities highlight leave houses and recreational centres for servicewomen across Army and Allied units. Ira Hewitt notes 61 representatives, assistance from the Australian Comforts Fund, and aims to provide training, libraries, social entertainments, and cultural programs. Miss J Gardiner praised for rapid camp outreach and inspiring more involvement as she moves to Cairo.
A warm ceremony at the Atherton Presbyterian Church united Violet Morr Kalri and Thane Andrew in marriage. The bride wore white satin with lace, long veil, and a pink taffeta attendant dress. Relatives, officers, and friends attended as the couple began married life following a reception hosted by relatives.
A Catholic Daughters event drew strong attendance in the club room. Davis and A Dickaony awarded prizes for top scores as Mirae Bra took a notable score, with next afternoon plans announced for further entertainment and a guest list.
The article notes Mareeba residents on furlough visiting relatives in town. Families of bolidey and barbers, including Sergeant Sugden of the WLACAES, plan short returns to Brisbane and nearby areas for a few weeks.
The piece lists service members recently discharged or transferred in New York, naming several ranks and units including F/O Witham Slartim Atherton Heald. Nida nett Clayton Tonmcomba Sgt WAL tm Pace larg Cath Slamon Roma FO Hew Godfrey faxisfail P/U Arwitd Kemp Brab ane LAC Duncan McMilan ter.
The report notes Armistice Day observances in Canberra on November 3 with Commonwealth and state cooperation. A wedding reception at Mrs M K Schmidt’s residence featured the wedding cake cutting by the bride, a festive evening, and a honeymoon departure for Lieut and Mrs. Masony to Cordwell.
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