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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1951

Page

7

Stage fashion at St George's Ball displays gowns and veils

The St George's Ball featured a banquet and stage display of outfits by many attendees. The report names numerous ladies in evening wear including satin, lace, crepe, and satin printed fabrics, with colors such as navy, deep rose, sapphire, cream, and blue floral patterns.

F Exton Sale Rey Biskey Mra Kemp Mint Murphy Rene Shannan Mra G. Barry J. Cahill Cahill Mra Ac. Cam

First UK Film Parade of Attire Shown

A long list describes attendees at a UK film event, detailing their outfits in period dress terms. Names include Mrs Liesiyn Jones Mrs Doc Mar Michael Mrs Camp Mrs B Todd and others. Dresses range from white ormando with berthe collars to violet peau de soie and emerald green tafetta ensembles with decorative belts and embroidered lace.

Liesiyn Jones Berthe Doc Mar- Michael Kld J. S Mist Dell Winkleman Joan Moss Mies Misa Bhirley Blakey Mise Betty Syme Mavis Rance Mim Sherrington Mise Letheridge

Australia’s War Honor Sermon at Anzac Day Service

Sung Reqwien was celebrated by Bartr ter with a ceremony of colours and religious rites in the Benctuary. Archbishop Thomas Cahill presided at St Moniewe Gh as Rev Dempsey OSA served as celebrant. The Bishop urged Australians to honor those who died in two world wars and Korea, linking love of God with love of country and duty.

Bartr Ter Cee Caperg Firth Australia

Central Methodist Church unveils World War memorial windows

At Anzac Day service the Central Methodist Church unveiled three memorial windows crafted by Standard Studio Concord Sydney to honor fallen WWII servicemen. The ceremony featured representatives from the Royal Australian Navy and local civic figures, with a requiem and address by Rev. B. Heaton.

Central Methodist Church Methodist Northern District Hk, Helton Atenee Force Ri McKauge My . MacDonald D. McEwen Willams ASF T. E Colla Tertius Noble Heaon Iss Concord Sydney Arthur Ax Royal Australian ‘Navy Ahmed la Gusama

Unclear OCR fragment from 19th century notice

Fragmentary text appears to reference Mr and Mrs A R Hotta of Ngham visiting Cairne as part of some local ceremony. Other lines mention J Sutton and Wood Wank Street with garbled phrases likely describing greetings, a \"Drewe feu Gite\" event, and a suspicious exchange about mothers and help.

A. R Hotta Ngham Cairne J. Sutton Woodwank Street Caived Drewe

Passenger lists of AMA and ANA flights to and from coastal towns

The article lists passengers departing north by AMA from Catena and southbound by ANA including Mrs GT Ward, Muses Io Mitchell, Banjo Massey, Mrs Sant and infant, and others. It also records arrivals from Sydney Brisbane and Townsville and mentions several names such as G L Woolnough Irvine Covits Kidner McAllister Lekane Lewis Stallard Howarth Johannsen and Mrs Reay and Mrs Addy.

Brisbane Messrs G. Covits Fi. Kidner J. McAllister D. D. Lekane HT. Lewis Townsville Meters W. Stallard R. Howarth Con. Johannsen Fasengere Ana Carver Mesara C. Whyte R & Fry

Tough Times for Film Players Amid Economic Pinch

The article notes severe strain on actors including stage and film players facing fewer jobs and lower pay. It profiles Beather Rat who started in 1083 and moved to Hollywood in 1047 with MGM contracts, later serving as a bombardier. Radio work remains a key income, while many peersremain stalled in the business.

Core Anloy Stidhe Ood Wits Actors Guild Tse Aisa Eve Io Bue Hare reron_ mens tiend Beather Rat Hollywood Mr. Belvedere Trese Pictures Thi Tocome Themire Beariye Padi 'Ap Felish Myeome Las Vegas Bere

Herberton Socials Mark Busy Weekend Events

In Herberton April events featured a CWA Younger Set gathering with Vera Clare as guest of honor. Mrs. W. E. Stovall and Miss Alma White presided, presenting Vera with a china cup and best wishes. Clare and Colleen Clare wore navy and white. Jack White won a novelty dance prize, and supper followed under flowered decor.

Suirberton Hada Brisbane Dacer Hill Sydney Walkers Bill Borgharo Shire Marjorie Fisher Bt. George's Ar. Burke Mareeba Herverton Mis “White Miss Vers Clare Marsein Hneplins CWA Younger Ewa Janet Newall Ios Camis Nes Maynard Miss White Mrx Clare Vere Colleen Clare Chile Vera Jack White Te Atherton Tableland Division W. E. Stovall Abe Alma White Younser Vera Eiare W. Drysdale Wondecia Sid Gane Melbourne G Aleman Brownsville Herberton Eraeant Pratt Ravershire John Lavareck Queensland Tade Lavarek

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