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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary meditation urging focus on happiness in each moment and riding life’s waves with buoyant calm. Attributed to A Gilchrist, it counsels trusting in the Lord as everlasting strength despite adversity.
The Bains Circle and related groups send cheerful birthday wishes to named individuals including Ye Wan ering Fairy Scarlet Pumpernel and others. Messages express hopeful sentiments and warm regards, with mottos and cultural phrases sprinkled through playful salutations. The notices resemble a celebratory social page segment.
Atherton reports a successful Church of England fete with strong turnout and a full day program. Stalls offered cakes and crafts, a varied musical program entertained, and tea and soft drinks were served throughout. Awards recognized best handicrafts and culinary entries while the Atherton Red Cross plans its next meeting and fundraising effort.
A report details Red Cross sewing groups at Colms and hospital branches preparing garments and woolens for troops and emergencies. Volunteers, led by Mrs A L Merrotry and other committee members, manage cutting, packing, and dispatch of parcels while fundraising and cake shop efforts expand. Donations and volunteer turnout remain strong as Christmas Cheer plans unfold for service members in Australia.
The article notes multiple activities at The Edge Mill Hall including competitions and a raffle for a cake among seniors. It records donations to the Red Cross totaling £70 16s from Mahinda Rancn and £50, plus various local contributions, and lists weekly parcels sent to headquarters with items such as pullovers, muflers, face washers, towels, bags, and toiletries.
Readable fragments describe a Cairns gathering with names like George Lina and Patricia Nolan, mentions of a Red Cross committee, costumes, garments, and a plan for home sewing and fundraising. The text references a “ACA” event, a Women’s Club, and local participants, with expectations of holiday activities and assistance for the Red Cross branch.
The article reports a large scale Women’s Emergency Work event at the No 1 VA Depot Cairns and Double Island over a busy weekend. It notes practical training, improvised field hospital setup, stretcher work, and the involvement of 32 girls led by Mrs E Brake and other organizers.
A reader prompts memory of events from ten years ago and cites a long, garbled list of names and phrases. The text rambles through references to governors general, ancient myths, Roman and Greek motifs, and various titles and relics, ending with a note that answers are on the last page.
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