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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1946
Page
7
An unreadable OCR fragment references many names and places in a chaotic string. It mentions scores, a plant army, a dream, a ghost box, and various characters like Sam and Rogers cousin Jewalt Steeran, with scattered cultural and event nouns, but offers no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
The Atherton CWA branch released its annual report detailing branch progress, finances, and social events. It notes donations to Dorpiak and Chroma, a treasurer's balance of £86.10, and the Younger Set forming on January 5 with Mrs A Lewis Tad and Mrs Scott taking secretary duties.
A garbled radio programming listing outlines diverse shows and times across News, Sporting Preview, Music, and Talk segments. It references various programs, performers, and institutions including the Brisbane Orchestra, BBC, St Johns Cathedral, and a range of concerts, talks, and religious services, with scattered times and segment names amid the OCR confusion.
A verbose sermon fragment by Captain R Hile urges patient effort over rushed action. It defends steady, directed progress, warning that haste leads to flawed outcomes and claims true growth comes from constancy, discipline, and reliance on divine guidance.
In Ua Sand oop coon Dowie Kegen, an unclear account describes someone who aided and was alerted while present in Suiteartond. The fragmentary text preserves limited names and places with no clear event or outcome.
The readable portions reference a timetable and a request for urgent action. It mentions someone named Jonny and a power or cage issue, with unclear dates or places. The language is garbled but implies an imminent coordination or meeting to address a specific constraint or restriction.
Fragmentary report notes prize winners at a North State School dance and euchre party. Mentions Mr Clake and Mr P Webber winning novelty dance, Mr Gill and Miss McAvoy winning lucky spot, and an IOU door or entry number. Also references Mr F W Hansen and Mrs Hansen visiting Rockhampton and planned Brisbane mail train departure.
Atherton residents share holiday travels to Townsville Cairns and Sydney with many relatives visiting for weekends and events. AMusA and Grade 2 Art of Speech honours awarded to two local students at Mt Saint Bernard's College. others holidaying at Barron Valley Hotel and in Ayr Bundaberg. Upcoming 21 August 1st birthday celebration for Mary McRobbie features a decorated hall, band, and festive toasts. extended family and friends attend with gifts and dancing.
Local churches announce worship and Sunday School plans with morning and evening services, Bible study and prayer meetings, choir activities, and special programs. Topics include sermons titled Creature Beyond Price and First Love, with events scheduled across multiple congregations and locations. Summer and September schedules indicate ongoing ministry and outreach.
An advertisement promotes a world travel proxy service linking the United States Mexico and countries including Chile Argentina Brazil Canada England and Scotland. It invites readers to send for full details and places the requester under no obligation by addressing PO Box 18 Broadway Sydney NSW.
An old ad copy extols Charmasan face powder with fragrance and long wear for women. It notes a bride and groom theme, praising enduring charm and beauty products, set in a nostalgic vintage tone. The readable text references Charmasan and Pewter Charmo san in marketing flourishes.
Fragmentary note describes powder shades and a product named Charmosan. Despite garbled OCR, slots in a cosmetics catalog or advertisement hint at sold items and recurring mention of color tones and brand references. No clear events, dates, or people emerge.
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