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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1942

Page

3

Theatre Review Targets Murder Plot in Tassel Tale Play

A fragmentary review discusses a stage production titled Tassel Tale involving characters River Preston and Elan Tse. The piece hints at murder and disappearance themes with a controversial cast lineup and ambiguous names, mentioning Amelie and a prisoner subplot, amid chaotic dialogue.

Mokrenod Protien Kellan Peeite Heros Reristim Ates Stere Mix Drey River Preston Wlaytm

Ailand Inland Show Amid Stage Performances

A scrambled review notes a series of dance and aquatic acts with credited performers including Victor Kilian in a charger role and Marjorie Revning and Ray Whitley. The program promises a 30.5 minute show at The Broerete with Pupular dances, novelties, and acts by Pax Internations ending with My Pen Pendler arranging the finale.

Ailand Tilers Victor Kilian Benviet Charles Milan Iic Curtwand Robert Werwite Dan Coston Mm Holt Marjorie Revning Ray Whitley Woolworths Arend Rand Smiecatin

Fragmented Poem Snippet in Old Irish Voice

A damaged OCR fragment presents a fragmentary poetic line about night and sleep with rhythm and cadence hints. It appears to reference Mary and Serine in a lyrical context, with unclear attribution and scattered phrases from an aspirational verse. The text is garbled but preserves a nocturnal mood and ethnic cadence.

Wedding of Tully and Kirby at Salt Church Enalund

A praiseworthy ceremony united Miss Kirby of Townsville with Lieutenant Tully in Salt Church Enalund on November 4. The bride wore a honey crepe gown with embroidered yoke and carried pale pink roses. The reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s residence with a three tier cake baked by Mrs Skelly. The couple left for their Tableland home after the celebration.

Tully Arey All Salt Church Enalund Stalley Staley Dinty Street Marjorie” Tully Wister Aridearium Adurine

Herbertton Patriotic Dance Ends With Farewell Toasts

The Herbertton Patriotic Dance at Herbertton Shire Hall drew a large crowd led by Norman Bird of Wintec and Miss Wildenan Trovit. Guests included the mayoral party and local dignitaries, with a formal farewell and a presentation of tokens. The event closed with the National Anthem and a recap of the evening’s merriment and honors.

Fragmented 19th Century Reflections on Courage and Faith

A muddled excerpt presents a stream of philosophical musings on courage loyalty and truth attributed to Thomas Hughes. The fragment discusses personal endurance amid turmoil and the notion that receiving others equates to receiving a higher authority.

Birthday Greetings From Home Circle

Jeanette and the Home Circle extend hearty birthday greetings today to English Lavender Little Blue Eyes Belle Vallie Sanddrop and others. The note also offers whimsical aims and a playful encouragement to try again when goals seem misaligned.

Jeanette Baiene Othe Belle Vallle

Today’s Recipe Carrot Fritters

A dated aroma of carrot fritters describes mixing a simple batter then frying small flat cakes in hot fat until brown. Serve with crushed herbs and a sauce for a hearty breakfast or light meal.

Jumbled wartime jargon and puzzle fragments

A fragmented, playful text mixing policing terms, medieval saints, pangram sentences, and stray notes about war days and gadgets. Contains garbled phrases, partial questions about saints, and references to the alphabet sentence and a final note that answers lie on the last pages.

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Gordonvale Women Resolve at November Meeting

The Gordonvale community notes a November meeting of the Country Women’s Association group at the Restrnt Hut. Plans emerged to support Hospital Christmas Cheer on the first Friday in December, with members contributing to a trust cake. A death in Brisbane of Edward Wilkinson, longtime horse trainer and cane cutter, is reported with tribute. A large VAD social at Queenstand celebrates formation, while speakers praise late public servant and church worker Mrs Campbell.

Hove Atrwest Mestaynes Sucheing Moker Streaminer Panton Meetang Simmont Findat Sorensam Ceven Tnd Mon Simmons Tordonvale Brisbane Sharnea Edward Wilkinson Wilkinson Gordanvele Tatler Johnstone Clon Se Subway Aikm Gordonvale VAD Actb Campbell Latte Queensland del Atkinson Wyandotte John Robson Gulla Whist Mises Pry Houston Beryl Wite Cuniutboy Armel Rember Onda Radeon Hutch St. Pauls Rosbyltian Carvey Sydney Nysle Roboos Ithiehde Rew Rovers

Unclear text fragment yields no readable event

Fragmentary OCR text appears disjointed with garbled phrases and no identifiable people places organizations or actions suitable for a newspaper card. No coherent event or facts to summarize.

Roll of Honour shows aviation casualties and missing

Pilot Om ees Leonard Forrester led in an air crash near Lichfield Staffordshire England on October 1. He trained at Lynfell and Herberton Shire Council WT and was to sit for a shire clerk exam before enlisting April 10. He trained in Canada, earned commission and served as pilot officer wireless operator over Germany. Private Les Forrester ALP, Len’s brother, has been missing in Malaya since February 15 during same enlistment day training.

Omees Leonard Forrester Au Sircraft Radley Licheld Staffordshire England Herberton Shire Council F Lynfeld Canada Ister Germany Privale Les Forrester Malaya Len ‘Orreater

Australian Comforts Fund meeting at Mc Garner branch

The November 13 meeting of the Mc Garner branch of the Australian Comforts Fund was held at the School of Arts. Attendees included Mesdameen Gladstone chair Ball Bigg Bracken Bumett Cack Draver An spoon. A parcel of knitted garments was received from Mrs Newell and parcels from Headwaters Brisbane were sent to Tunmania. A note from Sanner RV Neilon praised the efforts and thanked the ladies for Christmas promotions and ten photos were sent along with a summary of activities.

Mc Garner ACF School of Arts Gladstone Ball Bigg Newell Durie Brisbane Tarmania Pavioin Aisboest Sanner RV Neilon Tepein

Obituary for John Newell of Mt Garnet

John Newell of Mt Garnet, aged 68, died yesterday after a long mining and public service career. A director of Jeck and Sewell Ply Ltd and former manager of the Mt Garnet branch, he lived in Moorooroo and Garnet, chaired local sporting duties, and was active in the Masonic fraternity. Survived by his wife and daughter Jean, funeral arrangements are set for 2:40 this afternoon at Garnet.

John Newell Mt Carnes Bince Newel Jian Messrs. Jeck Sewell Mt" Garnet Braet Frm Teland Landcare Te Austins Roorbourg Ans Mit Gernet Tm Mining Rae Lestimental Mr & Linedale Firx Fin Dredsing Pinterlane Heyas Ale Tie Masonic Frayernity Jean Garnet Hevderion WG Newell Marects

Mrs Clarke Senior of Gurdonvale Dies in Queensland

The death and funeral of Mrs Clarke senior of Gurdonvale are reported. Born in County Derry Ireland she moved to Queensland at 18 arriving in Burwen then Ingham and later Highreign Sugar plantation area with her husband. She leaves a son in law and many grandchildren. Relatives mourn her passing and remember her generosity.

Clarke Fenior Gurdonvale Derry North Ireland Queensland Buiwen Ingham Eghiien and, Later ‘Withy Het Budemnd. Setsiad Highreign Mtr Clarke Fenne Mulgrave

Town and Country Social Notes and Local Weddings

Local notices describe engagements at Edmonton and Alphington Melbourne, with mentions of wedding eve plans and guests. The piece lists club events at Sunshine Exormon and a sequence of social gatherings including girls socials, piano performances, and after church parties. Details include names of attendees, entertainers, and donors, plus a note on facilities like an electric iron and home brewed beverages.

Messamer Pittard Leahy Grnpons L. Jenkins O'Neill Gelling E. Boyns Stanton Ever Coleman Hohensee W. Innes Exeft Jenkin Stevens Forbes Spencer Maider Sheehy Ryan Mimses Devman L. McMahon Grimts V. S2therington Lindsay E Sharpe Pignistes Mephames Donnelly Henton Millar Mises Dulete ‘Munro Nean Dunesn Hawkins Macris Volga Rollinson

Red Cross Variety Concert at Aquatic Hall

An appreciative audience enjoyed a Red Cross fundraising concert at Aquatic Hall Sunday evening featuring soloists Miss Dulcie Munroe Miss Pat McGuinness Corporal Sturey and others with community singing interludes. Proceeds support the local Red Cross branch.

Corporal Gray Marge Hod C Hodgen A. Hankin Jett Morris Allan Wirth Midea Pid Cross

Care and Knitting Afternoon at St Monica's Club Rome

A knitting and bridge afternoon was held at St Monica's Club Rome on Tuesday amid heat. Prizes were awarded to Shidue and Mrs Carroll for higher scores. Mrs Downey and Mrs A McAlister also recognized. Hosts Mesdames E Dwyer A Davis and A Dickeon will host the next event.

St. ‘Monica Rome Despie O'Donell Met G. Dilion Shidue Mra_t Carroll Acore CJ Armatcong Eiteher J. Downey A McAlister Meadames A.D. Shambronke M_ Cameron LV O'Donnell C. M. Barrett Mion TJ. Boland W. K. Lincoln D Brothers P Owens M. Hawney L. Carroll Hoskins C Maulden A Power C. W. Evan M. Jarman Moss Maddon A. Boniface McKay Tilis J. Kelly W Kelly S& Seste M Perking J. Byrne F. Cumming Braysher T M. Maniv B. O'Malley M. Leary J. Robin PJ Brown O'Meara Mives Thomson M- Rane M.land Mestames TE Dwyer A. Davia A. Dickeon

Remembering Summer Whispers in a Tattered Verse

A fragmented poem expresses fading whispers of wind and water, recalling a bride, orchard, summer light, and a distant storm. Vivid lines hint at renewal and memory, with imagery of snow, flame, and shifting seasons as the speaker urges onward.

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