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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1943
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads show a torpid mix of theater to night notices songs and contests. References include The Falcon Bode and a Me CWA Rome appearance with varying ticket costs and showtimes. Other lines mention Baby Flor Side competition and local pageantry amid scattered names and uncertain details.
Maize Board officials announced that £13,250 was distributed among Tableland maize growers after six yearly advances totaling £107.50 for 1942. The year saw 11436 tons of crop with moisture deductions and high price per ton, amid transport and shipping challenges. Mr J Brett praised railways and harbor support, thanked state and federal members, and urged farmers to remember the wartime context as free stalls and manpower fall below prewar levels.
Official result of Golden Casket N 792 shows first prize £6000 for No 3629 on aan A Maervoan with second prize £1000 for Me. 32096 MAADOW FLAT and other prize amounts including £350 £300 and £10. The page lists numerous numbers and participants with money values in a crowded, OCR damaged format.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Germane ruler, a possible plot to oust Jdaath of Big Borie, and implied contact with Seta. It references a king named Ror and uncertain German involvement in an alleged death scheme amid illness.
September 2 report of the wedding on September 1 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Herberton between Marie daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart Gympie and Lieut Bruce Pletcher son of Mr and Mrs T J Pletcher North Sydney. Rev Brother Underhill officiated bridesmaid wore a grey costume with hat and carried pastel flowers. Best man was Lieut Colin. Reception at the Lehmhuher residence for about 30 guests.
The Herberton CW A branch held a meeting with Mesdames FJ Francwichair Kemp Ashe Beld Kynaston Purlong Stowell and Miss Hanrahan present, discuss deaths, bank balance, Younger Set profits, and a Holyrood Hostel fund. A forthcoming September 10 dance includes bridge, dances and a door prize. Mrs Forrester and Mrs Keith Gordon feature among organizers and helpers.
Iga Raion and Bar hosted a community dance with Mise Marca Jenkins and her Band providing music. Jextran On Saturday night old-tune dancing returned as Mise Marca Jenkins led performances. H A McKenzine and ERIS Coupe shared top prizes, while Mise EL Walk and partners earned a prize. Community singing was highlighted with Mr W Peters conducting.
Saturday September 3 marked a busy run at the Trocadero Dance Palais with Mim Joyce Staehy leading classes and many learners showing strong progress. A charity event for the Queens Royal Cross Society featured the "Baby" dance and rewards. winners and participants were noted across heats and novelty contests with multiple named couples and a constant string of bands providing music all night.
The Atherton CWA branch held a September 2 gathering featuring a blue and white cake, trimmed with icing, served on a blue and white cloth. Mrs W White spoke and cut the cake while members received portions. Proceeds were undrawn to augment a recent donation for servicewomen in Brisbane.
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