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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1951
Page
6
The piece lists numerous names and local events, detailing a community gathering in Atherton. It references a foundation, a forthcoming meeting, and various social notices with dates, participants, and forthcoming activities. The text includes scattered mentions of attendees, locations, and anticipated discussions, reflecting a dense wrap of short items typical of a local society column.
A collage of local happenings in Atherton and surrounding areas. Mentions of visiting and returning residents, family visits, weekend trips to Mareeba and Brisbane, sports and school events, and upcoming openings. Names include Miss Eller, Thom Crorse Low, Harry BAI, G. Newmann, and Mrs Fairbanks among others, with references to Atherton community activities, travel by plane and motor, and weekend movements of residents.
The Lin e Plata Laur liner company announces the Finite Laure travelling art prize open to Australian nationals. Entries must depict Australian subjects, sizes range from small to large, with a prize of a free first class return to Australia on a company liner. The winning painting will be displayed in Sydney or Rome during its stay in Australia. Further details available from Mr C Trucano.
A fragmented radio schedule lists programs, times, and segments for a 1961 station day. It mentions News Breakfast Devotional Australian music programs and multiple cultural features with performers and venues, alongside local society notes and oblique references to special events and guests.
Readable portions describe a preacher quoting the phrase I am the Good Shepherd and reflecting on faith, fear, and guidance. The text mentions biblical imagery, congregational reactions, and questions about following Christ, with scattered notes on church authority and spiritual courage.
Bride and groom celebrated a church ceremony on a Mary 17 date with a traditional reception. The bride wore lavender and cream attire, and the groom wore a corded suit. Family and friends gathered for travel to Calan after the vows.
The Rotary Club of Babinda held its weekly meeting on April 4 at the Hotel Babies with Eric Halley of the Fortitude Valles Clubs discussing professional development and committee powers. Members welcomed guests, noted Robin Powell’s farewell for overseas service, and extended best wishes for his future.
An April meeting of the Indus committee was held at Atherton Bend, the residence of Bre Kaw label-strost. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
A garbled notice describes Cairns membership drive for industrial and community groups with references to Dalene, Masse, and be Payne. It notes a reception and entry fees around 3.8, with efforts to boost member retention and support services for employees, city council, and boards.
The activities of the societies have been weak. They discuss methods to increase membership during the evening. A list of proposals and planned events appear in the notes. Invitations are extended to all members for the next meeting.
Catrng and family members travel to Brisbane for a youth service and community gathering. The text notes arrivals by ANA plane and a Magnetic landeum event with speakers from Brisbane, plus open air meetings and Sunday School teachers monthly gathering.
An incomplete British and Australian scheme signed in London to expire by March faces delays. The underlining tension involves Brandal and Fury Dsiley with government questions to speed a new accord.
Amidst uncertain times the Salvation Army plans nation wide efforts with April Map and June campaigns. Meetings in early May and mid spring will feature prayers and Bible readings as troops accompany soldiers to support relief work.
Following the evening service on Sunday members of the von Keeton are invited to join the Gardenvale church for a showing of religious drama arranged by a and Forsign Bible, with details on time and venue.
A church parade at Queenston area and youth club activities were reported. Attendance at the Youth Club was good with Mis Brown leading a study circle on the significance of the PEA. A working party will clear the church hall grounds. Rev McKay and Rev Dr Pynnn participated in services, with emphasis on community work and mission outreach in the region.
An official event announced for April features General Berriman and foreign science delegates. The Jubilise celebration aims to honor wartime research, with representatives from Te Sovione and Sobers preparing to attend at the assembly in Avatria.
An ad describing rubber stamps and high grade numbering machines offered by Gray & Co. at 11 Spmace Street, Calme, with reference to bulk discounts and services for offices and manufacturing needs. The text is garbled but centers on supplies for stamping and numbering.
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