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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1951
Page
9
A fragmented OCR piece presents a sermon urging personal choice in salvation and election. It references Calvary, Christ, and a final bidder for the soul, with voices debating faith, allegiance, and governance in a Tuscaloosa style preacher’s cadence.
Atherton society pages describe George's Ball with fashion, dancing, and decorations. Guests include Dawn Gratam, Agnes's band, and numerous residents like Miss Sue Wilkinson and Mrs. Baxter. The event featured palm-adorned pavilion, cream refreshments, and a festive ballroom atmosphere.
Fragmented church notices describe Sunday services in Central and Morrowsk with ordination, baptisms, and evening hymns. Activities include Junior Christian Endeavour, Pathfinder meetings, Guides and Brownies, a concert for furnishing a new church hall, and Mother's Day fellowship tea.
A Christian Science service will be held tomorrow night in the Nations Bank of Australia chambers to present the topic Probation after Death. The event invites attendees to hear teachings on life after earthly existence and spiritual progression.
British squadron from the Pat East ien Squadron sails toward Baigon and Saigon as officials describe a readiness stance. Reports indicate 1300 hours local time with court actions and a cautious tone from city authorities in Vietnam during April.
The week end saw many named visitors including Mr Buyer of Malanda and Adem Ayr at the Grand Hotel. Panton Mary Mace Birnd Mra Pmie, Tope Mises Berg, Thee Beno and Ileen Giewart were among day trip visitors to Cairns and Mareeba. Gurney and other townspeople were also mentioned as part of the local scene.
Nise Joie Clarter was welcomed at a Tuesday afternoon gathering on April 6 hosted by the Pioneers Women’s group at the church hall. Attendees included Mesdames Daniels Woodward Nor Covscevich Smart Iverson Parmer Dearnssey Saude Smith Wiener Sheppard Davia and others.
The Lee Association of GIRT guides held a bridge party in SX Jobe Club rooms. Notables present included Mon Budge, R Svend D Bell, Nes Sharman, J Bell, G Gummow, B Diuth, and A SeutC Leenenaley. A high scoring performance by Arendatt won the Jeuessing competition. Mr W Rally claimed the top bridge score, while Mrs Keegan and Mr A Punchard won the two Ande Humber prizes.
Japoonvale community held a party to entertain visiting members and farewells for Mrs L. Mrosk who retires to Alberton. The Jubilee sports day May picnic, debates society, donations, and a dance with Fallon’s orchestra showcased local activity. Awards included Easter ex, plastic cup, and year-end contests.
A Sunday gathering on Japoonvaie GCW marked the formation of the Younger Set, with W Springall as branch president. Mrs G Seres appointed supervisor, meeting featured a Mother’s Day wreath, a dance from the ranch, and a social closing with refreshments.
A fragmented list of arrivals and departures by ANA and TAA planes, naming passengers and origins. Entries include Cairne yesterday with many named individuals, plus arrivals from Sri Jay and Brisbane with officials and families, and departures to Townsville and Brisbane.
The report quotes a April speech in Washington urging military aid to counter Soviet aggression. It warns of costs and emphasizes forceful defense, stating that communism must be met with force and promising continued support to allies.
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