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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1940
Page
3
Dorothy Lamour Akim Tamiroff and Fi Guard star in a Dexputer program at the Palace Theatre. The afternoon show includes a Chinese segment and a screening of a home reel. A local Iowa patron is noted in attendance.
Fragmentary script recalls Armistice Day memories, debates on war aims, and public sentiment. It mentions communal prayers, reflections on fighters, and questions about the costs of war, with references to nations and leaders shaping the era.
Australian Associated Press dispatch from London reports Polish sports figures, including a noted international tennis player and marathon runner, each taking cafe jobs in Warsaw. The tennis star was a Berlin Olympics standout in 1990 and received German honours.
Australian Associated Press reports nineteen people die when an airline collision occurs over Rio de Janeiro. A passenger plane and a smaller carrier collide in a suburb, with 15 passengers and 2 crew aboard, as the wreckage falls into a residential street. The Argentine mayor and local officials responded. casualties include attendees and residents.
Australian Associated Press reports from New York on November 9 that speculation grows over Queen Elizabeth II possibly touring Australia this decade. Officials have not confirmed the trip, but interest centers on a potential royal visit to boost ties and public morale.
In a wartime adjustment, all Grade A members of the Waterside Workers Union are declared exempt from military service. The decision, outlined in a ministry directive, prioritizes essential port labor while other grades remain subject to conscription.
The service remembers the 22nd anniversary of the Armistice ending the Great War. Rev W McPherson presides as prayers and hymns mark the day while warning that, despite hope for lasting peace, the current conflict threatens the world. The sermon urges steadfast faith and strength from God to seek guidance and unity.
Cairns marks today with a soldiers memorial event and a 2 minute silence at 11 am with the Last Post. A parade forms from City Council Chambers at 7.30 pm including Cairns Citizens Band and cadets, RSL and VAD units, ending at Parramatta Park for a concert and address by the Mayor before the two minute remembrance.
Fragmented OCR text places travelers in Colma and Melbourne staying at Mies Motel and tides Hotel while in Cabrivc de Flynnie. mentions Mr Ad Bish of Melbourne and Moran, V, Rochharmpton, and Wentwrk ror Moran with a Friday train home.
Incomplete notice outlines a November 31 gathering with amusement and a sermon. DAVIS and others referenced as organizers, tickets, money handling, and a drawing are noted. A secretary and special stipend, food prizes, and reservations are mentioned, with names blurred and dates unclear.
A local November gathering at Gordonwell St Micheel's school room honored Miss Henderson about to be married. Attendees included Children of Mary, Frau Lancia and others. Murphy paid tribute, and a presentation followed.
The St Pauls Presbyterian Guild met with president James Roberts and officers including Levene and Harris. Members opened with devotional reading and observed a minute of silence for the late Mrs Ireland. A harvest festival and novena were proposed for November 18.
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