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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
9
The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier, noted for their kindness and community service, is remembered for their long life together, rearing a large family, and valued friendships. The tribute praises their character, health, and memory among neighbors and relatives.
A Mareeba district ceremony paid tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier a landmark golden wedding. Speakers praised their pioneer work in Woothak at Shire Council and community road projects linking to Rex Highway. The couple's family and church groups joined in a warm farewell with wishes for continued happiness.
A rare session of the United Nations Organization is anticipated to gather delegates and officials for urgent discussions. Details remain scarce as analysts await formal schedules and agenda items pertaining to international security and diplomacy.
Racing notes from Cromcountry outline Most May Also Win With Cranak as a strong contender in the Epsom Steeple with safety warnings noted. Geld is not graded, Lares shines as a runner-up in recent starts, and Manumbar shows a second division strong showing. Mordialloe Stakes attract sprinters Greensborough Royal Mark Denholl and Hispund show bright prospects. Cheltenham Handicap promises a finish between Winpar best known jumper Hy Banco and Phillip in the first division.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Grovetown Wetter and a second vision to Sir Locket or a formal performer. The lines include garbled place names such as Greensbor ough and Mark and refer to divisional notes, with scattered terms like Chanak and Noble. The readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
The Milles Millex Central Tabisland Co-operative Butter Association Ltd advertises the Nort h Orchid Society meeting at the Masonia Club room at eight o'clock Friday. Also noted is the Cairns Branch ALP general meeting at the Central Hotel tonight and a Lea Island Wheelies stroll for a parcel of wi.
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