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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1953

Page

6

Forged Ten Pound Note Detected In Queensland Circulation

Police report multiple forged ten pound notes found in Australia with earlier forgeries in the southern states. A note recovered at Tweed Heads is said to be larger than genuine with deeper red colour and no watermark, prompting bank officials to warn of possible circulation in Queensland.

Tates Sydney Ty Eles Blank Ai Tweed John ‘Kay Mr Kay Chulangarta Booksawker Allen Oxenford X Amac Commonwealth Bank Brisbane Queensland Tweed Heads Commonwealth ‘Bank L. Avenell

Behing Activates Two More South Korean Divisions

General Clark announced Behing approved activation of two more South Korean divisions. This raises the active strength of the South Korean army to 16 divisions.

Toric Reuters Clark Hng

Queensland State School Area Reports Severe Supply Shortages

A historic cache of notes details five Queensland state schools facing chronic shortages. Entries cite lack of paper, pencils, drawing books, slate supplies, and disinfectants, with mentions of irregular deliveries and stockouts across multiple years. Names and dates reflect persistent administrative neglect and strained resources impacting instruction.

Multiharbor wedding and community celebration details

The article details a Turton district wedding with bridesmaids Patricia Doscetts and Maureen Samcer, the bride’s gift prayer book with white orchids, and attendees including Norman Metcalf and Garth WIlam. It notes a wedding breakfast at the Gynvent Behool in Lamonton with 150 guests, and lists performers and entertainment at the Julatten hall event on Saturday April 1 including Montecari and Fay Vaine, with proceeds benefiting the local church guild and Caeeellil.

Patricia Doscetts Slater Maureen Samcer Norman Metcalf Garth Wilam Leslie Meander Gordon Maitland Lamonton Father Twomey Milos Julatten G. Crowley H.young L. Fraser Montecari Bill Bailey Doug Hall Rev Petersen R. Mallar D Pedersen Mem~ Nore Chunch Guild

Newlandsda- A Yes Compere at Enso Pine

Mr Harry Sherrington acted as compere and accompanist at the Enso Pine event. Daphne May led the bridal party for the Fullertons with the bride wearing a lace bodice and tulle skirt train. A railway employee officiated, and guests included Mr and Mrs Mullay and families from Babinda. The bride’s veil was fingertip length and two-tiered. A cattle sale and Easter week-end visit by relatives were noted. The Malloy sub-branch meeting of the BSSALLA was held with a report of funds and a building fund balance.

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Local social notes and visitors across Cairns area

A Cairns society spread of visitors and residents celebrates birthdays and weddings aboard. Rosemary and Guen visit Meadowbank Hotel before a seaside break. Mavis Reso and Pauline Stand travel home to Mackay. Mrs Fulton receives bouquet. Miss Mavis rescue returns later. Gurdon departs for Brisbane and Sydney. Pride nish party marks Tar cake birthday. Cairns group plans extended trip to Britain.

A.C. Haieall Guen Rosemary Meadowbank Ace Hien Eanes Ttrath Neasimian Nebo Mise Pauline Marin Sant Veraary Cairne Bra Austraia New Zealand Brotane Aimy Valera Mackay Muster Et Callas St Gerdouvaly Cruaby Gurdon TAA Brisbane Sydney Tarcack A. Callerton C. Hooper Skt Alan Collerton

National Radio Wedding Report From Rockch Cha…

A detailed account of a wedding reception including attire, jewelry and gifts. Describes Mrs. Davia st Rockchamy Christensen as matron of honor, groom Mr. Alan Aviward, and various guests and ceremonial moments. Mentions bridesmaids wearing lace gowns, pink accents, and velvet camellias, with gold wedding bands as gifts and a daytime schedule of events and broadcasts.

Belzizres Briaes Ainer Davia Christensen Davis Neice Ware Ls Peckiine Ferber Weish Seth Orenestral Nation Muse Crone

War Memorial Service at St Andrew Church Cairun

War memorial ceremony at Be Andrew's Presbyterian Church Cairun honors ex servicemen with memorial gifts including a modern mort chair and elders' stalls. Attendees from Air Force Association Tobruk Rais, High School Cadets, Cate Caledonian Pipe Band, and Rev Dr John Flynn reflect on sacrifice and the hope of a free country.

Be Andrew's Presbyterian Cairun Cairne Ross Rssalla Air Force Association Rais Ot Tobruk Bea Air Training Corp Cate Caledonian Pipe Bank Whitney Sok McLencr Fogad John Flynn Outback Queensland Soule Pew Srecdt

Tre Gaa Supply Co Utd Calva Branch News

Fragmentary readout notes Calva Branch of Tre Gaa Supply Co with Adrine Counter residents and a COAL TAR fee. No clear event or outcome is established in the readable text.

TRE Gaa Supply Co Utd Calva Branch Adrine

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