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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1951
Page
4
Aug 23 meeting notes amid efforts to choose a president. A speaker urged recognition of women’s roles while acknowledging doubts about policies. The group discussed leadership and the future, with questions about staying engaged and plans beyond the current term.
The report outlines Indonesia and Japan resuming stateside cooperation in Asia with focus on external affairs. It notes Japan’s postwar recovery, ongoing Soviet and U.S. influence, and potential Dutch-Indonesian counsels. It cites Australia’s trade links, prewar patterns, and current shifts in textile and wool exports as Japan reopens markets and Indonesian officials assess future collaboration.
The article recalls Rev Samuel Slarsden and early settlers in Victoria and Tasmania, noting Lamb and Gambier sending England 4000 to 5000 lb of wool as the start of global wool commerce. It mentions sheep raising, early Melbourne and Richmond, and the emergence of currency terms in colonial Australia. It also references Lang’s advocacy, Lutheran missionaries, tropical plays, and Pineapple factories shaping early industry.
The page previews national radio segments for Monday August 28 with a focus on music programs. Artists and show hosts are listed alongside broadcast times and station notes. Mentions include Ava Shee Welter Kerri Pewatal and Megnion, with references to upcoming pieces and discussions. It notes a 130M string piece and a Tuesday test feature by Dante Muse, plus a section on Willins Thome Shwe Bal and other varying performances.
The page records local engagements and visitors in Millaa Millaa, noting marriages and upcoming plans. It mentions Mr Bevering and Mrs G Richardean, James Sarkes of Townsville, and other residents and visitors from Cairns and Millaa Dillan. Several social events are listed including bridge at Mrs Whereat's and plans for trips to Toowoomba and South Australia.
Fragmentary OCR list shows individuals with odd spellings and scattered social mentions. Readers glimpse names like Mr PD Pet and Mr and Mrs Stixemanen along with towns, ships, and a poem reference, but the passage lacks coherent narrative or clear event.
Officials canceled plans as some traveled to attend a local meeting. The event was postponed and arrangements were made for a rescheduled gathering with several individuals referenced, including community figures and local leaders.
A garbled clipping discusses pigeons dying and local woes from stagnant water and floods. It mentions rescues, indeterminate authorities, and efforts to curb disease and pests while noting unusual spellings and fragmented phrases.
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