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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1943

Page

3

Tropical Theatre Show Promises Eclectic Night of Film and Dance

Readers are invited to Tropical Theatre for a diverse program headlined by the desert victory film described as a modern warfare epic. A charity dance scene at Aquatic Dance Palace features weekly performances with Marine Jen and guest artists, plus a community sing and novelty dances. Local acts include Charlie Grape and Denir Tene bringing humor and music, with CTSA Clay Gordonvale’s presence noted for an evening of entertainment and morale-boosting performances.

Desert Pripol Newmeels Thors Sien Marin Jen Fio Gamer Pan Amagerners

A Charleville Wedding At Bunta Ferg Friday Night

A wedding of local interest occurred at Bunta ferg on Friday night October 13. Mary Moore eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Moore of Milda street Charleville married LAC Predera Michael eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Hudson of 108 Bunda street Cairoa in a holy matrimony ceremony.

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Weddings and memorials mark Atherton branch meeting

Oct 14 the Atherton EB RALLA branch observed a quiet meeting with Rev H Wyte officiating at a wedding in St At and a later tribute to Lieut H Barden. The couple walked from the church under guard of honour as 40 friends gathered at the Women’s Club for breakfast and a commemorative cake. The bride wore service dress in memory of late Mr Grige and the event included a toast to Anzac Day. The couple are honeymooning at Kuranda Falls.

Sftarncon Ars Gragial‘van Blamey Gorgenus Bougy Pie ML Draper Awa Carmein Cowrie J. Taylor Pire Metatt H. Wyeber St At Athely HW. Wyte Serton EB Ralla Mar Eniland Atherton Wr Delde Pitchett H Barden Pex D. Grant Tr. Castine Brown Mr. Grige Navire Roma Tom Ruma Awas Bervicewomen Russell Kuranda Falla

Biweekly Junior Auxiliary Meetings At Esplanade

The bi weekly meetings of the Junior Auxiliary held in their cub rooms at Esplanade occur Monday and Wednesday. Recitals featured Mrs Stibes on piano with C Schmit. dance duties and elimination quick step drew laughs. Winners included B Robertson and D Rickards. Supper offered cake and sandwiches. attendees listed include N Dahercy IE Toohey Primrose M Bolt J Tile E Christensen and many others.

Resalla Esplanede Gopher Stibes Plano C Schmit Peel Tesa Blige Bl Weaver B. Robertson D | Rickards T Wade N Dahercy IE Toohey Primrose M Bolt J Tile E Christensen M. Petersen S Jenkins Madden Madien R Tistener Bardon Robertain Gland L. Ashwell Parsons jPuncharé Brennen J Carman Crimp N. Grey O'Lesry Bardi Oet Bosteseee Prichard B Browne JE. Browne D. Peargon Parssous M Gill

Ferc es and Labour Council Women's Auxiliary Social

A social afternoon at Mrs Caiths Victoria Street residence on October 14 raised funds for a canteen order for boys. Euchre and seat games featured, with prizes awarded to Mrs Laude Mrs OConnell Mrs Combes and Mrs Price. Afternoon tea, grateful thanks to Mrs Cashmore, and plans for another event on October 28 at Mrs Cat’s house.

Caith Victoria Street Wadery He ‘Ladige Allmann Laude O'Connell Oombes Mra Kelly Citcen Cat

Woman’s Club Meeting in Herberton Notes

The QCWw A Herberton branch met October 6 with Mrs Francis chairing and officers including W Stowell DVPs C Kynaston P McEvoy A Furlong and W Ashfield present. Apologies from Mrs Anderson and Mrs Reed followed the creed and a minute’s silence for the fallen. Mrs Francis conveyed sympathy to Mrs Todd whose son is missing. A letter from Mr Farmer was read and Mrs Farmer plans to stand again as State president with Mrs Sterne Mrs Baldock and Miss Palmer as contenders. Discussions covered the convalescent home for women, the housekeeper scheme, and the Young er Set reorganisation. Recruitment for the Women’s National Emergency Service Legion will be interviewed October 21 with a US Army doctor and civilian personnel division rep attending. Treasurer Mrs Kemp reported a balance of £38 14s 10d after recent donations. The Younger Set activities were reported by Mrs Stovell, with thanks expressed to Mr Browell for leadership and an afternoon tea to close.

Francis Todd Farmer Sterne Baldock Miss Palmer Herberton Inter Women’s National Emergency Service Legion Permenne U8 “Army Kemp Stovell Francis Sid Mra Stovell Browell

Catholic Daughters Host SteEKly Card Afternoon

The Catholic Daughters held a social card afternoon in St Monica's Club Rooms on Tuesday. Bridge and euchre were played with Mrs M Carmen as hostess. Winners included Mrs C J Armstrong for highest euchre score and Mrs Crothers and Mrs P Owens for euchre. Attendees listed include Mrs A D Shambrosk, H Purcell, M Cameron, J Mirob, Cahill, O'Sullivan, D Happer, T Pointon, Bradford, E Moss, J Turner, G Che, May H Dville, A Scot, P Owens, E Cummings, McGuigan, D Crothers, J Downey, CG O’Meare, and Mrs E Thomson. Hostesses for next Tuesday will be Mesdames TG Dillon and A Davie.

St Monica's Club M Carmen C.J Armstrong Cahill O'Sullivan D_ Happer Fett T Pointon Bradford E Moss Ji Turner G. Che” May Hdiville A. Scot P Owens E. Cummings McGuigan D_Crothers J Downey O'Meare E Thomson TG. Dillon A Davie

Mareeba Social Meeting Reports and Local Notices

The Morinng meeting of We Above nulla held Wednesday with members Semwaye Wherry Kane Sennen Lager Hastie Bugden and others present. Secretaries recorded minutes and receipts for garden party funds while plans to entertain the Methodist Gustro group were noted. Local residents Mr and Mrs Clare left for a southern holiday by the mail train, and Mr and Mrs Tike returned from Port Douglas.

Merdames Semwaye Miers Wherry Price Kane Xnewiton Sennen Lager Union Hastie Bugden Secretars Apslogus Veers Tim Heath Duncen Armatring Frans Keogh Wat Farden Astronth Ana ‘al Ware BWC Wilder Monty Hapsyeen Cp Wmu Tne Mes Ana Samweye Ciaary Soath

Vale Bflxh meeting notes and charity drive items

An Australian Comforts meeting opened with a minute of silence for Frank McCelland. Letters acknowledged parcels and a patriotic fund item. A fund for Christmas hampers and magazines was advanced. A quarterly financial statement showed a healthy balance. Members and donors contributed socks, handkerchiefs, washcloths, stockings, and other clothing items, plus cake ingredients and supplies for hampers.

Frank McCelland Gand _O Petriotic Fund

Northern women praised for camouflaged netmaking efforts

A letter to Townaville headquarters lauds northern women for their tireless wartime camouflaged netmaking work. It highlights the vast demands on time and resources, the sustained frontline support, and the quiet, collective pride in their contributions. The writer expresses deep gratitude and hopes the full story will be told after the war.

Townaville Wa Deganisation Ordnance Mal Afun North Fenre

Backache Remedies Touted by Local Store Ad

An old local store ad touts Brel aon 8 itney Pul as a remedy for backache and irritability. The fragmented text promotes quicker relief and urges purchase of the product to improve mood and health.

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