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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary notice reports a homicide investigation with key names unclear. Court action moves forward in St. Augustine as detectives pursue leads. Details on defendants or dates are unreadable in the available text.
Fragmented report from a 1941 meeting mentions Bowden council representatives, an inquiry to the rai bomb department, and possible commencement of work within a week. Mentions Mr W Mitchell and Mr BR Podger, with references to health, home departments, and a tropical theater project.
Starr Bowkett reports strong interest in the erares and a required appeal for members of Cairns Choral. The notice mentions rehearsal schedules at the Methodist and an upcoming alsteddfod with performances by the choir.
A gathering led by Mr. G. Cominu in Vairas discussed aiding war victims in Greece. Secretary treasurer A Stefano and others planned to organize collections and allocations. Among 25 Greeks present, over £1 was contributed as funds were pledged and reserved for relief. Similar meetings are being held across Australia.
A partial readable fragment notes an event in 1913 involving a government official and a birthday celebration held on Wednesday. Names and details are unclear due to OCR issues, but the reference indicates an official attended a social gathering marking a birthday.
The article lists brides and scores from a wartime pageant with several named participants and winners. It records top scores by Mrs. Ii rense Thiehest and mentions consolation to Mrs. Merroter. Preparations for the next event include Mesdamen A. Hi Clark Re Loyeack and Mrs. Mr Aitrn, with refreshments promised.
The monthly session of the MNDA Women's Auxiliary of the RSSLA was held. An account for June was assessed for the MTBR and Doyle, with financial details noted.
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