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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1946
Page
6
A fragmentary note lists names and terms such as Senta Seat Trg and Enver Die, with unclear context. The readable text mentions actors and airmen and a sequence of garbled words, suggesting an incomplete historical clipping with no coherent events or identifications.
Fragmented item describes a performer nicknamed Mickey Fors and a venue called Aquatic Dancy Pubs, with references to German occupation and early 20th century concerts. Mentions a modern dance class with instructors and a plan for a near-term session under Mr Tack Sheehy, outlining quick step and fox trot basics.
London officials tighten rules on wine delivery to night clubs after appeals committee rules wine purchases by night club patrons become legal. Excis e authorities argue delivery in clubs breaches law enforcing drinking hours. The case hinges on whether purchases outside clubs violate public drinking restrictions.
United States manufacturers report total aircraft output for civilian use at about 200000 inenidinge transport planes for airlines and smaller planes for individuals. They expect to produce about £8,000,000 worth of civilian aircraft during 1946 with military orders around £1,602,000.
April activities include the Kuranda CWA euchre contest with winners D. Pierspatrick and J. Cotter, a novelty prize to A. Portus, and dancing music by Mrs. Goodwin. The Ruranda Tennis Club held its annual meeting, electing RE Goodwin as chairman and planning new umpire stands and court repairs. A Kuranda railway match saw Kuranda score 111, vs 195 by the visitors, with Gibbs 82 and Fur and Gallschew 34 top for Kuranda. A wedding at the Wom Guest House featured the bride in a white net gown, bridesmaids in blue satin, and a Brisbane honeymoon planned.
Fragmented OCR text lists radio channels, programs and sessions with partial titles and numbers. The readable items mention News and Commentaries, Women’s content, a session dated 22M, and a reference to "Madiea" with a likely discussion or feature. Entities are unclear due to garbled wording.
Bridge games were played last Wednesday afternoon at the Paulina McManus Memorial Home with Mrs J T Roche assisted by Mesdames Coombe and Maller serving. Hostesses for the next bridge event on Thursday were arranged at the meeting. A well attended bridge evening raised funds for the Britain Appeal with several ladies named including A Clarke Camp P G Close P Laycock Cummings Willis and Mrs Ball among others. Supper was provided by Women’s Guild members and Mr Mansing. Net result of the evening was…
Fragmentary report records Babinda BBL Women’s Auxiliary annual meet with credit balance error noted as 119 10. St Mary's Church England Guide group monthly meeting reported with MC Firvan and P Shetland organizing supper and a dance plan. three members mentioned.
A Philatelic Society meeting featured a display of Dutch stampa from the war era led by Mr. Green and the secretary. New issues including Greek Roosevelt commemoratives and Japanese overprints were shown, New Zealand peace stamps were distributed, and a fund was promised for future stamp purchases. Members arrived by motorbike, and a donor pledged a complete Sydney Bridge stamp set for next meeting.
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