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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
6
Fragmentary text mentions a modern way to send foods by a service called Tala or Tok and hints at an efficient organization. Details are missing, but the note implies a new money moving or delivery concept with unspecified dates or entities.
A wedding at St Thomas Catholic Church Mareeba joined Mary Monica Killoran to Henry Dodge. The bride wore lace over satin with a long train. maids wore pink tulle. Best man was Sam Mildren. reception followed at the bride’s father’s home. They will reside at Dimbulah after a honeymoon in Kuranda.
An excerpt from Au Valian Journal discusses J B Priestley linking Shakespeare to stage presentation rather than the plays themselves. The Derew ber Journal highlights a splendid lineup of Aetlop stories by Rex Grarson Ducie Daniop Ladds and RO Perry. A Hammond Toes serial explores modern Antarctic whalers and windjammer era adventures with brisk action.
Fragmented OCR reads list of radio programs and times including sports match notes and music segments such as Neves and Wa her Report Facing the Week Blare of Song Breakfast Seminar Hospital Hour Light Music Serial Kindergarten Sacred Music Women’s Magazine Around the Bandsiona and references to First Test summary and cricket comments.
The Rawal carnival held at Mairi on Saturday evening November 26 featured Scamper novelty by F Bruce and Moe novelty by Drewry and partner. Door prize winner was T Siepins. Hand crocheted wool review presented to Mr Wal ibe Raid and QC WA. The event included the Varity dance band with Mr and Mrs Trutit touring on vacation and guests Mr RJ Ban and Mrs R Kuane visiting from Brisbane and M. Hicks’s sister Sra. M. Hicks visiting Rairil.
Edmonton notes report the sixth slum meeting of the Gathole Daughters of Australis Edmonton branch held at the Cavent school on November 31. Very Rev Father Hunt moved adoption of the report and praised brethren while officers and members listed include Rev Father Wallace and Whelan the secretary treasurer with apologies from several members.
Innisfail November 30 report shows disappointment at the poor turnout for a public meeting to form a local committee raising funds for the Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations next year. The chairman AJ M. Laurie cites publicity and timing issues as delaying appointment of the committee and urges action early in 1951.
A local discussion notes a lack of public enthusiasm for planned Jubilee events and laments damp conditions along the docks. A movement to form a committee for future celebrations is proposed, aiming to coordinate West Coast activities and generate broader support despite recent low attendance.
Coastwide NOR passengers traveling by ANA and TAA planes are listed by destination and origin with numerous names from Cairns to Brisbane Townsville Rockhampton and Mackay. The fragment shows arrivals and departures on Saturday and Sunday including families and multiple spelled surnames.
Twenty five members of the Cais Lady Mowing Associates traveled by bus to Trinity Beach last Wednesday where the attending Dr making-up mienle was hed afte r written competitions. Consolation went to 24Pa Bolven. Community singing closed the day with enjoyment.
Rainfall totals soar as local water reserves drain and the town prepares for a new water supply plan. Officials note flood damage to frontage and a railway bridge, while the council again considers connecting town supply. Community updates cover Ravenshoe School meetings, end-of-year activities, and staff changes as adults and children anticipate December events.
In Emerald on December 3, a fiancé collapsed after hearing her fiancé had drowned in flood waters. Mary Nevin, a shop assistant, was reportedly among witnesses in Clermont District Hospital later and authorities found her azed. The scene drew hundreds of women to the area as villagers discussed the incident and the notable losses.
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