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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
6
Mareeba gym team trains hard for a forthcoming display in Cairns. Coach Arthur Lane, noted trainer, comments on the intense prep and the long history of Mareeba gymnastics. The event, part of a cycle club program, aims to showcase local talent to coastal audiences.
The Moora programme receives donations from diverse groups including Mulgrave lodges and local supporters. Funds will aid the program’s nine future initiatives and general improvements at Port and surrounding areas. Community groups like Stile and Baitdon contribute, reflecting broad local backing.
Community notes recount a birthday celebration for Mr Cockram of Ravenshoe and a family gathering at Malthorpe. The first Ravenshoe branch meeting of the Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme is noted, with a plan to send an infant daughter to Reacliffe Home for six weeks of treatment. Additional mentions include beach registration applications and a Purported Heenza Cough Remedy endorsement.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a wedding for Laima and Bre F Mac ze with attire including a shirred bodice and belted ensemble. The event took place at the bride’s residence with grey tulle and Mack tore. Honeymoon at Dae niefall and Townavila. travel noted with paisley crepe gown and tan accessories.
A fragmented radio timetable lists programs across genres including News Commentary, Music, Musical Comedy Medlays, children's sessions, religious readings, and daily devotions. Several entries reference events like Amateur Golf Championships and Women’s Hikes Carnival, with scattered times and program names appearing garbled.
In Che Social Spotlight prospects for Mr G P Moore machinery in spector and others are noted. Iasvas Inotatall is mentioned for next Friday in Ingham with figures like A.D. Shambrook and several named attendees and speakers listed in a lively social column.
Passengers who left Cairns on the ANA morning plane for the north yesterday included Mesera, O. Anderson, 4. Allen, and others bound for Cocktown and Warpoo. Afternoon and morning flights added several groups to Sydney, Brisbane, and Townsville with names such as J. McCostrack, A. Baker, M. Balich, and G. Go. arrivals from the south and returns from Bowen also noted.
London reports describe a centuries old rule meant to shield travelers, as a innkeeper faces a claim for damages after a guest’s car was stolen from an Nuneaton car park. The Brewers’ Society notes the law protected travelers but frets over modern thefts, with the landlord potentially liable if negligent. The case tests duties to safeguard guests and property against high road crime.
A garbled advert claims face powder can erase age and reveal flawless skin, naming brands and shades while urging readers to try the product for a lasting youthful look. It mentions color, concealment, and a subtle glow as key benefits. The text includes scattered brand-like terms and personal names amid unclear phrasing.
At the Innisfail Horticultural Society meeting president A Haddrall outlined plans for the forthcoming annual exhibition. Efforts focus on display arrangements, judging by Rockhampton Gardens curator S Mond, and Johnstoneshire engineer W Battridge to judge exhibits. Committee decisions include opening by Dr A J Lauria and August 29 preparations, with show close September 8.
Fragmentary text states there are 168 national groups in the Soviet Union with mixed descriptions of race. The readable portion suggests a claim about the makeup of nationalities and skin color, but the fragment lacks verifiable details or context.
A Cairns shop lists menswear and accessories including genuine pump sole calf slippers, propical poplin pyjama slits, silk singlet and underpants sets, poplin lounge shirt, felt hats, shaded sports shirts, fancy coloured socks, elastic tops, and a large range of ties and handkerchiefs. Prices shown in shillings, with multiple items offered.
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