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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
3
A garbled OCR snippet references unclear phrases and names, yielding little coherent context or identifiable events for a fuller summary. It mentions possible terms like poems, organs, and a list of scattered phrases without concrete actions, dates, or participants.
The listing describes the main attraction at Tropical Tyestee featuring a revue of performers and musical acts. It notes upcoming films and a community program including a singin event, child acts, and a celebration of youth memories with local names and scheduling details.
A chaotic OCR fragment offers birthday wishes and celebratory chatter for a group called the Home Circle. It mentions extended greetings, dance, recitals, and a Queen in a festive pageant with scattered names and garbled phrases. The readable parts suggest a social gathering with songs and reminiscences.
MOSSMAN November 1 Cairns based export firm managing director J. S. Spittle returns to Cairns after a stay at Mosman Town Hall with Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Barns. Local officials and residents recall wartime heroes as memorials and civic projects are discussed, with community events and church activities noted along with naval traditions and fundraiser efforts.
KULARA BARRINE NOTES lists military or community departures and returns. Entries mention Mrs G Andrews, Marcy Balan Berwart, Noel Rouen, and Jerome Lore among others, noting holidays and short leaves, with several returning on Fridays or Mondays from various locations. The page captures a series of names, dates, and travel actions in a casual diary style.
The text surveys a jumble of names and scenes from a school science event with references to Thomas Edison, Ohm, and others, alongside playful anecdotes about hexagons, jumping apparatus, and a farewell committee. It blends fictional dialogue with scattered facts, hinting at a community page note rather than a cohesive report.
Fragmentary kitchen note advises chopping an onion finely and browning in fat with salt pepper and herbs. Suggests a tablespoon of dripping and adding sliced tomatoes for extra flavor. Text is unclear and garbled with substitutions mentioned.
A large crowd attended the Ravenshoe Show at Ravenshire with judges including L Adcock and Stemhouse. The woodchopping events drew interest, a school dance raised about £18, and an ambulance crew treated John Daniels after a fall before he returned home.
Atherton Shire Council held a special meeting to discuss a reform plan to raise 880 in funds for improvements. Maslin stated Atlentian will likely begin, with shipments sent out and rates to be adjusted. Pawsey moved the measure, which was carried.
A wiry enjoyable afternoon was spent at the Memorial Home on Wednesday November as the Cairne CWA held its monthly bridge party. Names of players include C Woodward Davis Camwell Lal Sable Tait Wine Cum mimi Roche Johnstone Clarke Diack Thomson Merrotsy Bannan Moynahan Hoskins Power Tenmings Starpe Absell Caulder Lacey Bryant Brenan Grom Blemar Rutherford OBrien Andlie Gummow Toran Svendeen Trenchara-Smith Evendien Gyion Ray Hydes Johnfield Brown Rechiess Toll Tonkin Chataveau Jenkins He Beeb Oult Lone Hugles Colian Waradford Hawthorne Copen Jephcott Wham Frerch Neallan Allan Clarke Honense Misses Lindsay Thompyer Groening apolog ies were received from Mes Games FA Amer president M Perpyen H Farr The trophy for the highest score was won by Mrs C Woodward and the runners up by M Diack.
Fragmentary roll of honour notes Mr R Howtos and Pte Pred Hughey among those who served. Mentions 7H Minnie-street, Ple Fred Highee ATF died of wounds, and others in sporting circles or Drapers Heenlister. Mentions service in Ene Aun and Syria with unclear details due to damaged text.
The marriage of Mey Arbuckle youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G Arbuckle to James Day took place at Presbyveria Church at 3 pm Saturday. The ceremony was officiated by The Rev Farquharson with organist T Diincal. The bride wore a floor length embroidered frock with heart shaped neckline and veil. A reception at Dominns Cafe followed with 30 relatives and friends attending and a breakfast served. The couple received many beautiful gifts.
In Ravenshoe a social gathering featured prize games and donations of prizes to the museum. Armistice Day passed quietly with a flagpole ceremony and a two minute tribute observed at 11 am. Nearby, Mr and Mrs H Row and family visited, while others shared tea and songs amid a friendly community mood.
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