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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1947
Page
7
Severe storms disrupt traffic across the region slowing ferries and ferry routes and prompting officials to warn travelers. Weather systems hamper shipping in several harbors as winds reach high speeds and power outages affect essential services. Local agencies urge caution for motorists and commuters amid flooded streets and temporary closures.
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A rugged romance unfolds on the Okishame frontier in a melodrama titled The Forgotten, shown at the Trepical and Palace Theatres. Starred by Rich fig tere Brion and Sim sire Tea, the love story pits a determined newspaper woman against outlaws in a lawless border region near the Colorado line. The production features a storied cast, period setting, and a tense conflict amid stormy seats and daring pursuits.
The Plea Theatre showcases The Dark Corner featuring Lacie Ball and William Bendix in a fast moving thriller of love, danger, and intrigue. Two men and a woman drive a tense plot as suspense builds amid luxury and mystery. Alan Howtcu directs a stylish, action packed presentation.
The Rex Theatre screens Tara and Spars the Coast Guard year against a touring backdrop with Janet Blair and Marc Piatt. Local showing at Fra Theatre today features lively performances, song and dance as Allied stars narrate the sea adventure. Proceeds fund community events with bridge reservations and prize drawings announced by organizers.
The event at the Aquade ballroom features around 150 attractions and treks supervised by WOR Oia with CR Shute anon BR Rely and Mekene Ree ion. Added highlights include tail postal tactinies, stationery and souvenir sales, and a performance by BU Warcy band. Patrons urged to secure tickets by AE Pose Otte charters.
Fragmentary notes describe a gate scene with unclear names and dates. Residents whisper of a possible event or meeting, with references to a person at a door and a staged calm around a hidden plan. Further readable details remain elusive.
The readable text hints at a popular music team or group called Srere Batar with unclear members and a mention of a fem ua qmieure. It references Warner Bros and names like Craig Stevens, Emerton, and Gigs mapper with no coherent event or dates.
A fragmentary note describes a Sear Theatre production in Kuranda with a large cast led by Willer Peres and others. The confused text hints at a dramatic thriller with technical details and stage figures like Bregs Keyes and Eagar Bechacan.
A garbled social item describes a lavish wedding with ornate decorations and musical performances. Guests include Theaer Sho, Brice, and Duchess, while attendants and gifts appear mixed with fragmented phrases about songs and vows. The text muddles details yet conveys a formal, community event.
The sermon discusses Jesus confronting two groups the self righteous and sinners, and the path to sainthood through repentance faith and baptism. It emphasizes that only Christ can save, urges belief и trust in Jesus, and notes baptism as essential for believers while infants cannot be saints.
Rev Aaah BA chairman of the Northern District and wife will visit Atherton weekend prayers and services. Nash will lecture on work among New Guinea natives and explain BAAP. former Atherton pastor expected to welcome him back.
Mareeba Presbyterian Men's Club plans a Cairns visit this Saturday in St Andrew's Hall. An event featuring indoor bowls, late bowls, ping pong, and billiards will include supper. Weather disruptions may alter attendance and schedule.
Fragmentary ad text references Double D Ointment for quick healing and emergency use. Details are unclear and contain nonsensical phrases and typos.
The church announces a service at St Johns and St Peters with Women’s Guild monthly meeting and parish gatherings. The Rector invites attendees before Thursday. The Church of England Men's Society meets at the Parish Hall Thursday at 8 pm and the Servers Guild at 7 pm in the church.
SORDONVALE CHURCH England announces services and a general meeting set for Saturday August 12. An Evensong service will precede the meeting with an agenda including election of a committee, voting on a representative, and participation in the synod at the end of the term.
Sunday services will be conducted by Mr W Bingley Home Mrs Monery in charge at Mareeba. D Ho Heery will conduct the evening service. The Bible study group will meet weekly. A social evening arranged by the Bible study group was held on Monday with 79 young people attending. The Sunday School broadcast on 4CA at 5:30 pm. Women's Guild and Men’s Club meetings planned for the week with future Scotch Pair arrangements discussed. New members welcomed.
The Gordonvale Presbyterian Sunday Schools will meet tomorrow morning and the evening worship will be held there conducted by Rev. P R Currell. The management committee will meet on Thursday evening.
A Cairns page lists services and prayers and annual meetings. The Central Sunday School, Teachers and officers, is to convene at the church vestry Monday at 8 pm with Mr F Moody addressing on The Progress of Radio. Monthly Cen Sal Geld meets Wednesday night to discuss arrangements for the forthcoming tower show. Balaclava workers plan a Friday meeting at Mr A Watsons residence to form a church building trustees board at the new site. District courts and various churches in the North will be represented at a Central School Mall meet Saturday at 3 pm for past members and cordial invitations.
Rev I W Pletcher will address Central Church in the morning on Before the Reformation and in the evening on After the Reformation. The pastor plans to attend Assembly meetings in Brisbane and Adelaide as an official delegate and expects to return in seven weeks.
The Air Force Association notes attendance and arrangements for upcoming events. A meeting was held at Assalla Club rooms on the Esplanade on Thursday July 7 with Susie Way assisting. The group planned Battle for Britain Week and Grease program activities.
A garbled radio notes column lists names and phrases across a noisy page. It mentions Ray Shepherd, a Sydney restaurant reference, and a mix of sports and commentary items, with unclear context and several misread titles.
The 1947 local listing notes a variety of evening events at several venues. Rev A Maher will preach at Divine Ser from short street Methodist Church Briatimae. A musical program features talks and performances, with the parade of speakers and church notices guiding attendees.
A fragmentary report notes an Australian purchase of British factories and hints at subsequent legal actions. The text mentions plans to sue, potential leadership changes, and church service announcements including a Sunday morning worship at Anderson Street with a Reverend Preacher.
Rain did not stop the outdoor service last Saturday at Abbott Street Me Town Mall Uptivestreet. Mr Colin Grane led the session with a talk on faith quoting Thy will be done. Muriel Ovihin chaired the meeting of the informal interdenominational aid group. The evening included singing, a prayer, and requests from attendees. Gordon Nisioe will speak in August and the program will feature testimony and singing.
Large crowd attended on Torsinas afternoon to hear Brigadier Anton ceccal nf Indie and Ix Mil jana. The event supported the Self Denial Appeal with meetings advertised for the weekend areas.
The managing director of The Watery Post Ltd will depart by plane on Sunday for a two day visit to Bentham Mines and Alva with a Gretparenia party. Passengers on the ANA and ASA flights include Melbourne attendees and Sydney residents among the group.
The St Johns Women’s Guild held its monthly meeting at the club rooms with Rev Ch Copp and several members present. Minutes note donations from members and a thank you from the Women’s College. decisions include moving the next meeting to the fourth Tuesday and organizing an Abbott Street cake stall for August 30.
A small CDA event in St Monica's City rooms drew fair attendance with a lace and rose themed afternoon. LG O'Meara Carman and P Bunn hosted, a visitor from Rockhampton Mise Green attended, and Mrs P Bunn won the ridge prize with a neat score. Attendees included Mesdames OMeare Carman Purcell Power and others with plans for next week featuring stall holders and cake appeals.
A fragmented note outlines a local event featuring Hie Ladies at the Str JSeIE en the Fiswes Show with August dates. It mentions performances, donors, judges, and arrangements by Myy Cummings and OSC rammrage plus lighting by Cantrell, with Mrs. Myere as judge and participation by Mesdames Fy and Gnetom.
The school gathered on Thursday to honor head teacher Miss Phyliss Mills with a display of work from pupils and testimonials from the School Committee. Miss Mills expressed thanks as the assembly paid tribute to her years of service.
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