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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1942
Page
3
The Tropical Theatre screens a melodrama with Edward Cannell and Viet illum in key supporting roles. Sally Eaters, Donald Woods, and Robert Preston appear in a plot involving a financier’s secretary, a daring heist, and a dramatic plan for the stage show premiere tonight.
The Kairi branch of the QCWA held its November meeting in the Kain Hall with Mesdames DoThMY J Alan T Bonar DP McEligon and MoT Savage as officers. The October dance raised funds for branch funds while Empire Fund collections continued. an amusing competition entertained members. Ambulance Dance at Danbulla on November 14 was a success organized by H Esheneen and Mrs I Fryer, with a 130 pound prize going to the brigade.
A fragmented verse laments a speaker’s praise and the risk of misreading virtue. It references William Combe and a judgmental public, contemplating how shallow fame can mislead while genuine honesty shines. This read like a reflective early modern soliloquy on moral optics.
A fragmented birthday note lists names such as Jeanette Pinrence Nightingale Fragrant Mower Emerald Green and Stee af Glory. It echoes cheerful wishes with a motto about small deeds growing into flowers and seeds.
A kitchen tip style recipe describes making an economy omelette using stale whale meat, eggs, salt, pepper, dripping or butter, prepared with finely minced onion, parsley garnish, and cooking until lightly browned.
A mixed set of trivia prompts covers Gone With the Wind and Rebecca, coin designs on the nickel, a Disney film misprint about an elephant helper, a Shakespearean misquote about Cleopatra Helen or Brasieen, and a cryptic Latin phrase implying an armistice or remedy with answers promised on a later page.
A survivor recounts the origin of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels refrain from New Guinea campaigns. He traces a rough oral path from Menari to Owen Stanley tracks via a sergeant, noting prayers of Australian mothers, the harsh trekking conditions, and nurses tending wounded soldiers with steadfast care.
An editorial advocates school for parents to improve child management amid scenes at railway stations and streets. It contrasts mothers feeding infants with bottles to encouraging mothers to feed themselves, notes risky clothing, and highlights disruptive behavior from older children. It calls for public guidance and references the Maternal and Child Welfare Information Bureau in Brisbane for further instruction.
The Herbertton State High School held a farewell banquet for leaving juniors with staff and guests in attendance. Speeches praised the students for their service to the school and town, with reminders to support the university year fund and to uphold virtues. Students and teachers expressed gratitude, and a choir and duet performances preceded a dance, marking a well organized event by the school community.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Constance Marerert Doubleday in Herberton Hospital after a long illness. She was widow of Alfred Doubleday and had no relatives in the country. Funeral under Underhill at the Church of England and burial in Herberton Cemetery. Also news of George Douglas Forsyth aged 11 months who died after injuries from a tractor accident near Atherton, with services at the Presbyterian Church following admission to Atherton Hospital.
Cairns Starr Banks Building officials announce a meeting to discuss a proposed rule and potential fees. Tara Bowkett and Arveestinentan are noted among participants, with Trembers identified as a key stakeholder group in the plan.
Mise Cinine White of the American Ned Ceres will arrive in Calraro and stay at Hides Hotel during a visit. Leo on ier mending leave with Risparante 34 321 Sheridan-stree Mise Cinine White, of the American Ned Ceres, will arrive in Calraro and will be staying at Hides Hotel ease in thre rea.
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