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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

7

Opera Season Opens at New York Met with Don Carlo Debut

The Metropolitan Opera launched its season with a lavish premiere featuring Rudolf Bing of Vienna’s company and a revived Don Carlo in German and Italian. Critics praised the modern production, new scenery, and star turns by Barbier, Riga, and Bjoerling, as 40,000 attended amid pomp and ceremony.

New York Metropolitan Opera Rudolf Bience Vienna Ina Miagerial Germany Hilal Chase Don Wurth Broadway Margaret Weimter To Bradway Rene Tor Alyuse Miss Webster Pera Dari la Scala Petera’ Barbier Delia Riga Joh Bherang Caria Amereane Rubery Merrill Rot ‘Eyo Yeromite Hines Inquir Socom Otter Hans Hutter Nulies Sue Deland Foter Wilson Dor Carlo

St Marys School Speech Highlights In Herberton

In Herberton on Saturday St Marys Church of England Girls School held a program in the school hall with parents and visitors. Singing opened the event with selections from Hark to the Echoes and Come and Trip It followed by carols and the school choir. Sister Helen reported growth in the school, noting more applications for girls, a strong junior section, and no epidemics. Agatha Antoniades topped shorthand and other students earned prizes across academics, art, music, and sport. The school presented a cheque for 114 pounds 7 shillings 8 pence for repairs, with renovations planned over holidays.

Herberton Sc. Mary's Church of England Girls School Usu St. Mary's Ding Dona St Aadbert All Souls Men Queensland Thake Helen Mre Greman Carpenter Sao Kingston Selwyn House Selwyn Minos Warren Guild Une School BB Halidays Aeitler Smith Felan Lise St Mary Harris

Memorable Recital Showcases Young Musicians and Teachers

A bustling music recital at UTC drew visitors as students performed with high skill. Miss Neal led a varied program from stringed ensembles to solo piano and violin items, ending with a polished rendition of the National Anthem.

Mise ‘Eal Ling Judith Straughan Austalia Ballons Ara Turner Ad. Golden Opportunities Miss Neal Olwyn Phillips Margaret Waugh Clive Melevsky Beverley Favier Judith “Reboulin Miriaan Jobitin Robert Wadley Beverley Bullock Jean Debradl Brian Chambellant Beverley Ud Fred Hildaohnston Zoya Melevary Doneld Waugh Rosia Francia Billy “Rockley Michele Colless Fred Bullock John Johnston Ross Petersen Barbara Sail Barey Flchey Grace "Anderson Gordon Day Delma Wooster Loix Westcott Sylvia Elwood Lindsay Eline Kidd Billy Dorothy Leavis Samuks Imelda Allan Lindsay Lindsay" Phillips Roudino Yio- On Beryl Grigg Pred Bowes Anne ‘Col Jess Mrs. Rafferty Anne Hiensen Nola Austin Elise Wuolle Sibelious

Wedding of Ruth Ellen Cash in Cairns

Ruth Ellen Cash daughter of Mr and Mrs HJ Cash of Cairns wed George Gambell son of Mr and Mrs G P Crowther of Cairns in a formal ceremony. Attendants wore white and pink or blue frocks with ornate detailing. The bride’s mother and grandmother presented corsages and bouquets. After the ceremony guests gathered at Victoria Street for reception. The couple left for a honeymoon in Mackay. Numerous congratulations and gifts were noted, including electrical appliances and trophies from various groups.

Ruth Ellen HJ Cash Cairns George Gambell G. P Crowther T Tly Cash Macoy Wile Rouse Miso Patricia Vogler Kayed Jacqiel Ne Cea Ang Pam Judis Bere Une Eric Hoppe Victoria-street Guee

Tw Che Social Spotlight Arrivals From TAA Flight

An OCR reading lists TAA arrivals and passengers yesterday morning. Names include Frau Brie base Mr Olen, Mr MacSloy, Mrs Baker, and others heading to Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Townsville and Melbourne.

Arrtesla TAA Lane Frau Brie Olen Mr. MacSloy Pgmeemaeers Rwar Townsville Bie Sere' Daley Siar Dale He Sloan Mra i Baker Brisbane Mise MM Baker Sra Dean Brom Brisbane Mr Colles Br Beaven Ferran Putt White Crook Pasengers Gaalewt Serade Beth Wa Briebane Merry Legesit J. Nol Cahill Richards Sydney J Allan Melbourne W. McDonell

Sister Kenny Returning to Australia

Simer Elisabeth Kenny, who came to Minneapolis ten years ago with a plan for infantile paralysis treatment, said goodbye and is returning to Australia to open a clinic after gaining wide recognition in the United States. Kenny left for New York where officials extended thanks to Major Mr. Ec Soyer, who presented her in a distinguished service ward.

Minneapolis. Des Simer Eliabeth Kenny Minneapolis Australia United Kenny New York Mujor Ec Soyer Xetty

British film crisis Olivier to lead demonstration

Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Sybil Thorndike will lead a British film industry protest amid a crisis. Unemployed film workers and studios idled. five trades unite to organize a public demonstration with Olivier opening at a West End theatre on January 21.

Olivier London Der AAP Lawrence Ollivier Ralph Mich Ardson Sybil Thundie John Missre Tim World Ion Britain Sim Indust Win Sunérede Omsay Studio Tloced Doen Uta Whit Olivier West End

Obituary of Mary Campbell Webber in Cairns notes

Obituary for Mary Campbell Webber, long-time Cairns resident, died at her son Kenny Street home aged 81. Born in Ipswich, she came to Cairns in early years. widow of Henry Webber who served in the pilot service. Survived by four sons George Cairn Norman Astogicn and Henry of Sydney. Funeral from St Johns Church of England, Cairns, at 11:30 this morning.

Cairns Mary’ “Campbell” Webber Kenny-street Henry ‘Webber Ipswicn George Cairn Norman Henry Sydney Will St ‘Johns

James Barnes of Cairns Dies After Long Herberton Residence

James Barnes of 46 McLeod Street Irvinebank born two years ago in Irvinebank died in Cairns Yesterday after many years in the Herberton district. Former Cairns Harbour Board employee, retired due to ill health. Survived by widow and two children, Mrs C Judd and Sonn Cairns. Funeral from St Joan's Church at Cums at 3 o clock in the afternoon.

Irvinebank James Barnes McLeod Street Cairns Herberton Cairns Harbour Board Il Health C. Judd Brisbane Sonn Cairns St Joan's Church Cums

Death of Bart Frere cane grower Arthur Northam May era

Arthur Northam May era, a retired cane grower from Bart Frere, died in Esbind yesterday at age 37. Born in Rockhampton, he had lived in the Cairne district since boyhood and was a WWI veteran. He leaves a widow and adult family. Funeral from the Church of England, Babinds, yesterday afternoon, largely attended. the casket bore the Union Jack and the Mesame fraternity was well represented. Rev. Richardson of Gardonvaie officiated.

Bart Frere Arthur Northam Mayera Esbinda Sesterday Rockhampton Cairne Church of England Babinds Mesame Richardson Gardonvaie

Death of Mr Sohn Tait at Mareeba Hospital

Mareeba December 8 death of Mr Sohn Tait at Mareeba district hospital aged unknown. Longtime Martebs plumber until few years ago. Widow Balugues and two Gauchiers survive. Funeral set for tomorrow morning at 8 1020 from Ganvaste Church toSnniend.

Mareeba Sohn Tait Mareebe Martebs Heaith Balugues Tom “Saroay Towneville Mra Johnmone Oriork Ganvaste Chireh

Paris Theatres Face Busy Season With Broad Mayhem

Paris theatres face a packed season as French productions mix with Broadway imports. English touring and American acts echo New York, with Anouilh, Barrault, and Chevalier among staples. Classics, revivals, and modern drama share the stage, drawing Parisian and visiting audiences alike.

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