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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1942
Page
3
The Tropical Theatre presents a varied program featuring Taurencr Ole, Meaty Wilmeon, and Co actor ensemble. Productions include dance, music, and dramatic readings at multiple venues, with a focus on new talent and classic performances.
Fragmented lines present a quirky Thoughts for Today note with garbled sections. It references Samuel Johnson and a moral theme about pain and pleasure, but many words are corrupted, limiting clear interpretation.
A fragmented report describes a court case involving a Jehovah’s Witness claimant. The text mentions an individual named Mary, a civil matter, and references to legal proceedings, evidence, and protection actions amid a controversial religious group. The passage reflects a contentious trial atmosphere and competing duties of defense and faith.
The fragment mentions birthday greetings and various names like Lone Star Ratner Fairy bai and Heveiles Giney Mol Sweet Viele. It reads as a garbled note likely listing individuals in a group and hints at a celebratory message but provides no clear event details or dates.
A fragmented recipe describes skinning and preparing kidneys, buttered bread slices, and grilling on a rack over juices. The text mentions heating, turning once, and observing juices, with several OCR errors obscuring steps.
A long list of names and contributions details a garden party hosted by Mrs. Rutherford at Rediyach to support wartime relief. Donations of food, fruit, and supplies flow from many local groups, with plans for parcels and nursing aid and praise for volunteers including the Bridge learners and women of the Unions Club. The note hints at fundraising, club dances, and thanks to donors and helpers across organizations.
The report lists numerous volunteers and donors for wartime support, with details of shop subscriptions, community groups, and church and service activities. It highlights the Cairne Brightens event and Cross funds, plus social gatherings for servicemen at Catholic United Services Auxiliary fairs and Lake Street rooms.
Fragmented lines evoke a pledge of courage and help amid hardship. The text hints at nations or communities uniting under a guiding duty, with themes of resilience, solidarity, and moral action guiding a generous response.
A fragmented ad-like text touts Double "D" Ointment as a fast healing remedy for cuts, bruises, and sores. It claims modern ingredients and rapid action, though legibility is poor and specifics are unclear.
A garbled list of names and initials suggests a historical report on attendance or participants at a gathering. The readable fragments include several individuals such as Crowes Burns Reid Mauldem Stewart and Barrett Boland Vy DArcy Carr Fennell Tracey Tenant Podonky Whalley and Beals along with other surnames like Kecogan O Hara MeAllin Me Satehtine Rand Atwell and Boden. The passage implies a crowded event with many attendees but offers no clear context, date, location, or outcome.
Reading fragmentary lines shows a date related meeting, mentions women attendees and a program, and notes a sum of 44 with parcels or items to be moved or allocated. The text is garbled but suggests scheduling, involvement of a person named Hughes, and a local civic action or distribution.
The Cairns Fatriotic Fund Comforts Committee met in the Council Chambers with Mrs E A Atherton absent. Members including J V Rake TG Dillon TJ Boland R Gyton and McKenzie attended. Apologies from several members were noted as the fund struggles to sustain supplies while awaiting further word from authorities. A forthcoming event at the Trocadero on the 2nd is mentioned and relations with the Volunteer Defence Corps are noted.
During the past week dance events for servicemen have grown popular with Miss M Holgin providing songs and a serving wen group. The junior president sent best wishes to a married life while weekly dances continue Mondays and Wednesdays with Saturday possible. Invitations extended as rooms shift to other uses and a further group will be entertained this Saturday with members required to assist preparations.
The committee praised old and new workers for expanding to the appeal for help with sewing room duties. Donations from Mesciaeves Far, Mrs F Searle, Mrs E Svennsen and others funded table sheets, cardigans, pajamas, and socks. Shippers added supplies while open sessions continue Saturday mornings and a monthly meeting is planned for next Monday at 3 in the Council Chambers.
Ly Uren arrived in Cairns to visit parents in Sheridan Street and to split his leave. Pua Robert Lyman Robinson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Francis Robinson of Marsley Street, Cairns, has been wounded in action in the Middle East and is seriously ill. Driver Eric Wright and Driver Les Denis, recently recovering from leg injuries, are on leave with Wright’s parents at Nursemery Rage Hall. Driver Harry Smith of Shefford is home on leave. Bill Myers, who cured frees the Mhllipax, is on leave. Moss Heather Mason of Sheridan Street returned from Brisbane after nine months and resumes work at the Local Deputy Public Curator Cairns office. Lucerne Richmond, holidaying, will depart to Townsville via train. she visited Port Douglas, Mossman, Kuranda and Atherton and admired the north’s scenery.
The North Cairns Presbyterian Ladies Guild held a wee afternoon in the Sunday School hall on Wednesday November 4 to raise funds for prizes for the Sunday series. Attendees included Mesdames McPherson Peake Wright Roberts Gibson McDonald Harroan Pearson Webb Stewart W Pyne Wilson Gill A McKenzie Roy C McKenzie Golightly Duncanson Brisbane Phillips Wilmott J McKensie W Sexton Martinson W McKennie A Ladams Felmingham Dey and Ad. Andy with apologies from Mesdames Trost Sim Lawrence A J Whit Fulton Cur Carson Bergman Croft Grima Neil forshi Sexion. Musical items included three items by Mrs Peake and Mrs McPheat with solos by Mrs Wright Mrs Peake and Mrs McPheat. The event concluded with a son won by Mrs Das and a names competition won by Mrs V.
The event drew many dancers and attendees on Saturday night to support Dr. Goddard's plane appeal. Prize winners included Pie Black and Mrs Holmes. The supper was served by ladies, with winners in euchre and other games noted. The drive raised 225 pounds locally, with 70 pounds contributed to date.
The roll lists several service members including Private Harold Joseph Holden reported missing, with notes on his Cairns birth and enlistment in the ATF nearly two years ago. Mentioned are Arthur Holder wounded recently in New Gaines, Lieut Aling Holden of the OW Driver, and Driver H Barrier with related family letters confirming capture or POW status.
A pretty wedding took place at St Morna's Church on Saturday afternoon. Joyet Brown, Stratford, married S74 Pelling, son of Mr and Mrs Pelling. The bride was given away by her father, best man was Lewis Pelling from Tasmania. Guests attended the wedding break at the Pelling residence and a community sing followed with musical entertainment.
The Cairn Younger Set monthly meeting elected Alice Crossland and Wilma Lindsay to fill vacancies from resignations. A minute’s silence honored Mrs Clarke, and the group prepared for upcoming dances with members volunteering for VAC duties and support for the Onion Jack Club.
November 7 notes from Atherton detail Captain 11 McDonald’s leave, with Private George Coronis on two duty shifts and civilians visiting towns. Reverend Hents and Mrs. Henry return from Carns vast, sister Griffin also came from Lagham Hospital. Church of England party at Browethrood House hosts Girls Guild meeting, servicemen honored, and Sunday School proceeds aid annual expenses. Atherton Ambulance Centre reports ongoing care and wartime transport progress.
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