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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1951
Page
6
The piece discusses childlessness blamed on husbands and cites a May Readers Dame article reflecting on Dr Hemond Harris's findings. It notes about 40 percent of American men are capable of fertilization at peak reproductive life, with roughly 30 percent unlikely to be fathers and many remaining men likely to have fewer children.
In Florence in 1700 Bartolomes Ceistaturi defeated an opponent to advance in a local contest. The event marks a notable early appearance for Ceistaturi in the city’s competitive scene.
Evelyn Jubilee Celebrations Committee met April 18 with residents listed for roles to form a subcommittee. They planned a sports program for a June 1 sports day and picnic at Evelyn sports ground. Weather delays and gardening tasks were noted as affecting preparations.
The article notes donated by the Forestry Department and election of J Winters as distant secretary to oversee tennis events. It mentions ground prep duties assigned to Messia, Thomas and Ralph and the upcoming meeting on April 29 to finalize arrangements. Donations and prizes including a cup for B grade tennis are acknowledged while social events and music accompany the celebration.
A Wednesday bridge session at the CWA featured players including Meademes M Ree Ble EL Thommen Roche Edwards Purell Ross L Busey Marmail Cleertes Berceman Friend Corkill Paty Matting Larcock Oakes Close Woodward Mronnain and others. Mesdames Knoll and Kinnane won first prize. Mesdames Core and Coleman are noted for forthcoming events and prizes.
The St Josephs Catholic Daughters held a bridge party and raffle at St Joseph Hall. Prizes went to Mrs. Schoteld for high score and Mrs. Aldson for hidden number. the bridge winners were Mrs Head Pratt and Mrs A Purcell. Novelty cake by J T Maunder won by Mrs D Mulry. Attendees included Rev Father O Connor and many named ladies and gentlemen. community members donated prizes and flowers.
A reported emergency near Leicester involved a jet or helicopter taking off without a clear pilot on board. A crowd of Soviet women claimed to wear unmanned gear and shouted at a figure called Mother Heroine. The craft reportedly accelerated and then left the ground, with no witnesses hearing a structured explanation.
The North Queensland Todier Stowerw Co operative Association Limited announced growers would contribute one sixth of a penny per pound of tobacco lent sold at the sales toward the Waiting Mothers Hostel. A letter of thanks was sent to Mr J Ford for a £5 donation to Mrs Thurston. A fundraising booth was planned for the May CWA meeting with food arrangements and hospitality noted.
The Almaden and District Programs Regulation group held a meeting to finalize arrangements for Jubilee celebrations. Due to unresolved date approval, the secretary was instructed to consult the Minister for Transport and local members to seek a viable plan, including potential rail motors in remote areas.
London April 27 AAP reports The Conference Life s imposes a 25 percent freight surcharge on parcels loaded for Colombo after April 30 due to very high discharge costs and reduced revenue.
Richard French of Largs Bay celebrates his second birthday with a quiet day at home. His mother notes he is healthy and energetic, enjoying Vegemite daily which she credits for his health. Vegemite is described as a yeast extract rich in vitamins and popular in Australia.
Brigadier General Grewtard Sam, former US Army chief in the Middle Fort, led a health campaign in Japan that nearly eliminated smallpox and cut tuberculosis deaths by 34 percent. Through vaccines, X rays, tuberculin tests, and sanitation teams, rates of typhus, diphtheria, and venereal disease fell as education and clinics expanded nationwide.
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