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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1942
Page
3
Entertainment brief notes a matinee and tonight's program featuring J Bromberg and Ova Matsen with Willan Wrigst and Margaret Tailichet in a dramatic story about a cheese news feature. Includes a variety and a stage act with a fire incident noted.
Fragmentary verse prompts reflection on mercy and divine power, weaving names such as Bruce ten and Frank Conroy into a mosaic of religious musings. The piece imagines mercy tempering earthly force, while invoking prayer and old praise in a stylistically archaic register.
A long, garbled text describes birthday wishes and various named places and people. It mentions town areas like Ave Theirs Freshwater and references celebrations, performances, and readable fragments about events, gatherings, and greetings. The passage is highly corrupted OCR with scattered names and phrases.
The Innisfail CUSA EUSA opened new club rooms to serve Allied Army forces with tea, coffee, and reading facilities. Rev Father Hickey and Mr McGowan led the ceremony, praising volunteers who organized the project. Attending officials and local groups pledged support and hospitality for visiting service members.
A fragmentary recipe note describes a pudding method using one egg and a teaspoon of something unclear, with a bake in a moderate oven and serving options of warm or cold with whipped cream. Names and terms appear garbled and uncertain.
A garbled excerpt notes horse drawn vehicles and a saunter through historic France led by figures like Danton Robespierre and Mille Mille. Mentions Alaska capitals Fairbanks Juneau and Dawson. Ends with "ANSWERS" and puzzle-like hints from the last page.
At the official opening of the Catholic United Services Auxiliary rooms in Innisfail on Monday night Father Hickey spoke of soldiers lost in November including Charles Ryan of Daradgee killed in action in New Guinea. He noted a brother of Ryan was previously missing and paid tribute to those who served.
A formal wedding took place at Teanhn Church England with Marjory Lane marrying Mr and Mrs C Thomas Cairns and Gun Courtney of the ALP. The ceremony was led by Reverend Norton and Mrs Hodeson. The bride entered with her father, wore a pink frock with satin, and was attended by sisters and a bridesmaid. Guests included relatives from Sydney and the couple received many presents.
A public meeting is scheduled at Sreathway Theatre Tully on Friday November 27 to discuss the Aimierer plan and seek community input. Attendees include local officials and residents. The gathering aims to outline objectives and address questions from the audience.
Sut details from Townsville area describe Mrs Mallinson leaving for RAAF duty and Mr Birmingham and Private L Rutherford departing. The Presbyterian Knitting Guild monthly meeting led by Mrs Wright and Mrs Gill discussed sock knitting and camomile nets, with members contributing finished garments and items for military families.
The Cairns branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting in the City Council Chamber with W. A. Bolling chairing. Attendees included G. Gumman, B Funnel, H Succell, and others. apologies from several members were read. Discussions covered membership drives, renewals, fund allocations for prisoners of war, and reports on sewing room work.
In wartime action reports, American naval forces secured photographic images amid the Battle of Midway. Concurrent events note Desert Salvage operations underway as Rommel’s campaigns influence North Africa. Mexico declares war amplifying global conflict.
The Cake Stop reports record takings aided by sugar rations and extra cooks working overtime. Donations arrive including parcels to hospital and headquarters, with thanks to Mrs Reed Mrs Hannam Mr Rutherford Rue J H Stewart and others for fruit cakes jam and home made goods. Hospital visiting continues with about 20 servicemen aided weekly and thanks to Mr Rudge for crutches.
The Aloombs circle Y ACE held a well attended euchre evening in the Aloomba Hall with Miss Falls providing music. Prizes were shared by several members including Messrs Moss and Moss. Sweets, cakes, and a novelty waltz were part of the event, with Mr Kirkby and Mr Irvine winning the novelty dance. Supper served by ladies, ticket office led by Mrs Kenny, and proceeds noted. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned in attendance and travel notices between Aloomba and Mourilyen.
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