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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1942
Page
3
A lively program at Tropical Theatre features a variety of acts and films. The lineup includes Buck Duane’s vengeance quest story and a glamorous dance highlight by The Aquatic Dance Palais, with prominent names such as Lynn Furers and William Parsums.
The fete at St Jann Churchele will run Friday and Saturday in September with the event open every evening. Scouts will operate a sideshow and games are arranged. The official committee will conduct ceremonies at 4 p.m. Sunday by the Mayor, Aie Collins.
The Cairns railway sub-branch and its women's auxiliary are again packing Christmas parcels for railwaymen on olive service. Despite scarce commodities this year they aim to make each parcel worthwhile. Last year four parcels were sent to men serving overseas in the AIF RAAF and other forces in England and the Middle East.
A puzzling birthday greeting lists scattered phrases about parcels, receivers, and a prisoner status. It mentions extending greetings to over 60 recipients and hints at a secretary sending notices to updates, with garbled names and unclear events.
Fragmentary text references life, work, aspiration, service and a biblical note about being born of water and spirit. The passage mentions Arthur Clough and a scripture citation resembling John 3:5, suggesting a devotional or poetic medley with uncertain origins.
A South Johnstone club mobilizes volunteers for a town fund event with dances and social gatherings. Notable donors and workers, including Mr Kidd and J A Lou, assisted the drive, while the committee organized a day schedule and thanked contributors for their continued support.
Tie spices in two muslin bags then scald tomatoes in cold water. Peel core and slice apples, add vinegar and sugar with the spice bag, simmer slowly, remove bag, pour into clean jars and seal.
Nonsensical prompt with garbled phrases about Versailles Austratia Morales Fisher Pearce Lyons Bruce and nautical royal flags. Mentions admiral and rum and asks about countries besides Britain and patron saints and who invented dynamite with answers on the last page.
September notes from Herbertown Hospital record the monthly meeting chaired by Dr Miller with secretary Mrs Lacton confirming permanent appointment in maternity. Financials show August balance 65 and donations, expenses including salaries, patient counts, and maternity ward activity with daily averages and discharges.
A compact guide detailing steps to craft a cheese and bacon tart using Simpson SR as a referenced ingredient. reads like a kitchen card.
Edmonton notes reveal a busy event schedule with an Ambulance Benefit Dance on September 3. Committees report strong attendance and a larger purse, noting receipts and prizes with local volunteers, including McPhail, Croker, Whelan, Sugden, Owens, Crowley, Clark, and Atkinson. The page lists event roles, ticket sales, and performers, highlighting a successful fundraiser for the ambulance service amid community mobilization.
A euchre party and dance in honor of the Deeral Red Cross was held at Aloombs Hall on September 3 hosted by Meerawa members. Prizes praised women and men, profits reached £12, and a farmers' dinner plus raffles and novelties were noted. ACF Euchre circle later ran a session on August 27 with prizes awarded and a total profit of £2916 reported for August work.
At the Kairy branch of the CWA on September 12 Mesdames Go Duty Chair Beg Marin S. Smnn G Crim D Basel D McEiheotn Couga Borat Jo Fitzgerald M. Sakage discussed trash parcel misdirections to the Sentary monorial and Bow the Australian and AMmercer Sompe. They considered Christmas parcel endings, choir plans, and community service, with Mis Seis Tee and Deper music provided by Mra Poaosh.
Advice reaches Cairns that Private Ernest Atherton of the ATF was wounded in action near Gunes and is in a military hospital in Tou wore. Mrs A Eglit of Innisfail relays that her nephew Red MacDonald of the RAAF is reported missing in the Middle East. Innisfail correspondent K Holt reports local travel to Brisbane and Goanaiwine, while passengers from Cairns and Sunshine Express conveyed additional local movements.
Mrs J Stewart and family plan to travel on tomorrow's train. Mrs N McColm arrived from Brisbane today. Mrs Fresina and Cairns party served aboard Mr Mulligan on Wednesday. Messrs J Parrott J Borgneen Har ver Z Erickson attended from Wolfram for races. Messrs Kerhav McFarlane Williams and J Barry came from Mareeba. Mareeba officials in attendance for business at the event.
A report on St Georges Services Club hosting a dance in late September with a large turnout. The event featured many artists and supporters, stated to be a very entertaining evening, and plans for future social gatherings were discussed.
Wedding in Edmonton September 18 featured Miss Meena Charles and Cyril Gevems Saale with groomed attire and bridal embroidery. The ceremony at John’s Charen Cairns saw the bride given away by her father, bridesmaids in embroidered gowns, and a cake by Mrs Murse. The couple to reside in Townsville after the ceremony. bride wore blue and white accessories.
In a November 14 session of the Commonweal Crown solicitor’s court indictments were presented against several named defendants including Mer Macrabert, Allen Kney Brown, and William Retchie. The proceedings relate to a secret committee sumelenn act and related charges.
Fragmentary notes show Dairymen Amne local branch and Bachar Shire Council debate shop access and work permits. References mention Ty wae greed, safety concerns, and attempts to reopen a facility with Ms We Teton and Clarke alluding to terms and intentions amid uncertain details. The narrative references several individuals and a tense local procedural context.
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