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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
3
A garbled newspaper section mixes film theatre lore with social events and local notices. It mentions a Palace Theatre opening, Nazi espionage themes, a garden party linked to the Maria Bros, a visiting optometrist, a dance program with the Aquasia Dance Party, and safety warnings about accidents. The jumble references theatre and events across towns, with scattered names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
A severe storm struck Mt Garnet on Tuesday bringing heavy wind and hail. Reports note trees toppled and damage widespread, with high temperatures noted before and after the storm. Creek levels rose and tanks filled, aiding local water supplies while downpours impacted portions of the district.
Messy report details a Belgrade gathering of Jugoslav residents and guests on November 25. Speakers praise democracy, link suffering in war to all nations, and call for aid for Lugoslavija children. The event honors press, adoptive lands, and Slavonic ties, with a national anthem singalong and charitable fundraising.
YMCA National Convention called for spiritual values in youth welfare work and urged established groups to expand existing programs over new bodies. It welcomed fresh efforts while ensuring rural and isolated communities receive support and noted gratitude for services to Australian service personnel overseas. The convention documented qualifications for research funds and government grants to welfare and social services.
Reports list visits and movements of families and individuals across regions. Mentions J Madigan, Mrs Parcel, Mrs Short in Edmonton, Mrs Morris in Cairns, and Mrs Esbensen Atherton, plus travel to Brix tens and Denbeigh streets. Also notes Ted Blakeney and family moving to Ravemboe and Eriksen joining Gin Gin sugar mill.
Event notes from Miracow area recount a public function at a local hall on November 36 hosted by the Australian Communist Party Babinds branch attracting over 200 attendees. Miss AL Fallon’s orchestra provided music with extras by Mise D. Tuttle and Mrs W Geacy.
In Dutch New Guinea during August, military authorities received 10 requests for wireless receivers. The ACE reports mass orders and Navy Army and Air Force branches urging rapid production. An order for 380 more units was issued, with models designed for service use. The receivers feature workproof wooden cases and moisture resistant tuning and cost about 28 each.
A convoluted report from Melbourne notes a writ tied to a High Court matter involving My A.A. Catwall and Bein Belen from Castlarangh. The piece mentions publication delays and alleged condemnations linked to the case and its publication status.
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