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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
7
An August 1938 radio schedule fragment lists programs across the day from News and TAs to music readings and devotionals. It mentions cricket, hospital hour, country hour, and various cultural segments with times ranging from early morning to late evening. The text includes numerous program names and durations, suggesting a busy regional broadcast lineup with diverse content.
Saturday program guide lists music, talks, and sports segments across many stations. Entries include News Music Breakfast English for New Australians and various sessions from 6:30 to 12:00 with shows on hospital devotion, harmony, golf, and piano.
Passengers departing on the ANA morning plane bound for Melbourne and Sydney include Messrs E Hardwick J Wollgarten and Mrs Fraser plus families and several others. Afternoon SEMI flight lists Brisbane Mackay Townville while West flight shows Normanton Croy jon and Fard on. Returns include J McLeod G Forsythe Manning Tun ny and Anstee and Mrs Anstee from Brisbane and Bowen.
A concise wedding description notes the bride walking arm in arm with her father through guards, wearing an off white gown with shirred bodice, trilled neckline, and Tulle trims. The back buttons to a shaped waist, and sleeves end at the wrist with covered buttons. The skirt gathers at the waist into a graceful train edged with tulle.
The account describes the wedding of Mr. ana Wea NG Bourke and Aimy with ornate attire. The bride wore an off white veil with orange coronet, carried a shower bouquet, and was attended by Kathleen Lynch and Nancy Sealey in moon blue outfits. The groom's party included Ted Atherton as best man and Lan Langtree as groomsman. The ceremony took place at St Joseph's with reception at St Joseph's Hall and a three tiered cake. The couple left for a honeymoon in Sydney and Central New South Wales.
Fragmented OCR notes show uneven reporting on religious groups in the United States. It cites Roman Catholics around two percent, Jews near six percent, with the rest spread among other major denominations.
The Mareeba district show featured 3A events at School of Arte hall with displays of mowers and numerous exhibits. Mrs Evans won the prize for the post score aggregate with 16 fits. A Wood exhibited the champion rose, and Mrs Evans earned praise for colorful blooms, needlework, and decorated arrangements. The event opened by Rt Rev Brian de O’Cavanaugh and included vocal performances, with many entries across vegetables, flowers, and textiles showcasing high standards.
Scancal statement outlined a balance issue at the branch with a £10 cheque from Mr. premge omitted. Nominations for Vice-bearers were not made, election postponed to next meeting. A friendly match saw the local club defeat the opposing team 45 to 39. Numerous social events include children’s party, lucky bat contest, and cake prizes. Staff arrivals and visits list Mrs Trembath, Mrs Rushworth, and others, with tours to Mossman, Paronisia Park, and the Tablelands.
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