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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
4
A garbled OCR styled piece lists theatre names and venues such as the Palace Theatre and various productions. Mentions include a Comedie and performances by actors and groups with scattered references to dates, locations, and events across multiple venues.
Fragmentary OCR shows listed venues and names such as Plata Theatre and references to local personalities, with scattered words about events, weather, and upcoming activities. The unreadable text prevents a clear narrative but indicates a public notices style item with names, dates, and venues embedded in garbled form.
A Malanda performance drew strong crowds as local residents collected over £20 for a charitable fund. The show featured entertainers including Jim Mo and Felisyie with comic acts and musical numbers amid warm applause. Attendees praised the hospitality and spirit of the community event.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Défence Corps recruiting or organizational notice with garbled names and dates. It mentions Home Defence, volunteers, training, and membership aims, urging potential members to join and outlining general purpose and control by a named body.
In a Brisbane mail service report, Mr D Kenny and Mrs Bills with grandson, Mrs Leach and others journeyed to Brisbane. Miss Joyce Wildman plans Cairns departure for Mee Kay on Friday on a family visit. Captain L.A. Moe escorted 499 passengers on the Brisbane to Townsville mail train at 1:30 pm yesterday.
AnOCR of a historical festival page notes a Harvert event with references to local contributors, weather, and community figures. The faded text mentions timing, processions, and meals, alongside names and places that imply a small town gathering amid memories of famine relief and communal support.
Fourteen tables of bridge players enjoyed a brig hte afternoon session on Tuesday at St Monica’s Club Rooms sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of Australia. Mrs Hi Savage led the learners table and Mrs H Paree ran the knitting circle in Mrs Td Roland’s absence. A novelty doll won by E Bree n of Gatlon Street Tivige prizes awarded to Mrs Armstrong and M Yarqooe. Delegates listed among the attendees include Mesdames A O Bhomiheap SB Pilcell TL Savage J Sharpe Mt Bape WT Madack Gill venninas S Tylor PS Nell M Seliebe M Tannen AT OSullivan Layenrh Z Burden M Wyatt LG O’Meara Metean Culverhouse W Turner AC Crawson J Cullen Dudley E Reid A Tavis G Smith Vo Reid T Kiernan Schofield Deaville W Orttiman G Hayes King J Bren pant ft Selly M Pepnel W Labte Gouin Whilly AM Banter B Ring Falay A Dickson Bitinn M Courtney Carroll E Fosking H Powes Mains Dacetto Mins Sitne Capra E Canil F Motion PTilly J Miron Armstrong Mes Thmmnens Melisn F Ashworth F Sharpe OH Savage L Garver attend from theTas tamen. Hostess next week will be Mem ARTE A aeaerinan A Moan.
A Cairns Ambulance Committee monthly meeting lauded the Queen competition results across Fresh Water and Bedlyneh districts, noting funds and subsidies boosted ambulance support. Secretary Mr L B Clark highlighted teamwork and efforts of participants, while the Workers' Partnership agreed to donate funds. The report also recorded examinations and successful home nursing classes led by Mrs C Momignmette and Dr T Hewitt.
The meeting discussed early next year classes, block purchases, and a picnic fund.Civic leaders Aaron Owens and M Crowley presided with Schafer, Mann, Foy, Pittard and LB Clark assisting as secretary and superintendent. The carnival was slated for December 6 to 13 with plans for uniforms and a possible additional county call.
The event saw North Queensland lodges led by Grand Master Bre Puree and PGs presiding at ceremonies honouring the grand mastership. Attendees included Laval Towns, Vike Lodge, Loyal Edmonton, Loyal Bride to Miatcety, Port Douglas, and Trinity. The ceremony featured formal introductions, a grand procession, and presentations recognizing contributions from members and dignitaries.
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