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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
3
Ambiguous entertainment note outlines a theateric feature with Garin and Walter Page, mentioning Meas teshniooisle and Aspen venture work. References to Spencer Trae and Hollywood hints suggest forthcoming profiles and cross media ties.
The article discusses termites as agents of soil modification and fertility enhancement, noting their mound formation soil turnover and subterranean tunnels. It covers how termites aid nutrient cycling, potential erosion impacts, and the need for research on termite populations mound sizes and building material composition. It mentions related cultural references and public dances and notes servicemen and women are welcome.
Babinda notes recount a November youth camp at The Boulders Babinda Creek with Scout Commandant FE Morris in charge. A camp fire concert and Sunday services led by Rev Father McCarthy and Tet featured 18 items. Town meetings, resignations, and welcome notes for Mrs Moizey are recorded, along with discussions on Exocarpus species and local flora notes by residents and visitors.
A garbled OCR style note lists scattered names and places creating a tease of a local event. Readable items include Leonie, War Star, and PSL Ma hints, with vague reference to a wall line and vendings. The text mixes scraps of personal names, places, and improvised terms.
A group of 122 theatrical artists, including women, endured a near drowning when a German torpedo struck their liner in the Mediterranean while en route to tour military camps. The ship, the Perla, was damaged and the passengers reached an African port the following day after the attack.
Bright Revue at Perra eaten back Saat nat drew a capacity Cairns crowd as the Rascal Revue showcased new numbers and strong vocalists. Doris Gourley and Shirley O Can re Veronica Ashworth led in classic tunes while Ralph Viteckay delivered a rich baritone encore. The program featured tap numbers, sketches with Dulcie Munroe and Eileen O'Hare, and the RAAF Harmony Boys earning loud applause. After intermission the mayor thanked attendees and noted over 6000 subscriptions to the Red Cross drive. The show closed with a rousing finale, with producers and Red Cross organizers praised for strong community support.
Readable fragments report a marriage announcement for Isabel Joan, a gunner of Mareeba, to Vy TaLe, with ceremony to be held at Presoyier Fens or Pres lent. Mentions Rumola, Cate Mickey Mitchell, NSW leave, and Sergeant Diet cawell from Atherton with family returning from Sydney after two weeks.
Cairns Red Cross Society held a monthly meeting discussing Christmas plans. Alexander announced appointments, fundraising for POW and brazen sale details, decorations for wards, a December 2 dance at the Trocaire, and a library project. many members attended and a Christmas program including concerts and a charity sale was outlined.
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