West Cairns Ratepayers Association Meets in December
The West Cairns Ratepayers Association held its December meeting with Me Metcalfe presiding. A report on an interview with Starr Bowkett in column was read. A building plan near the new firm was discussed and a children’s sports day was arranged for December 13. Working bees were organized to erect shelter tarpaulins and committees will work into March next year. Races for various age groups were held with listed winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ietcalfe
Starr Bowkett
Colonec
Hell
P. Bowen
Ashley
de Martin
D_ Proverts
F. Brenman
J. Barnes
B. Petersen LE Hansen
B. Proverts
J. Myers
F. Boyle
Coleen
T. Cloake
Courtney ER Davies
R Renton Easere
Philp
J Martin
Hi Proberis
Graham
Bramwell
Oneill
Tornado Safety Tips from Dr Edward Brecka and Others
Dr Edward Brecka of St Louis University advises on tornado safety including taking shelter in a basement corner of a frame house if escape is impossible. The article lists race and relay results from a school event, naming J Martin P Eggers T Courtney and others in boys races, with remarks on courtesy and composure as essential life tools.
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Sv Lou
Eatape
Edward M. Brecka
Institute of ‘Technology
St Louis
A Festival of Home in East Africa Mission Narrative
A reflection on Christmas in an East African village during early missionary work. The piece recalls hardships, laborious building efforts, and the cultural encounter as missionaries and locals share customs, with mentions of Alexander Mackay, European influence, and the cost of wages. The tone centers on endurance and faith amid unfamiliar surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Siciune
Uesini
Imae
Sao Ae
China
Carta
Christmas party at Aquatic hall prompts a social club feast
The Tw Che Social ar balanced a presment Christmas true party at the Aquatic hall and Prompt Printery Social Club. A widow per for children and a buffet supper for adults was arranged. The combined committee was led by Mr A Anager and secretary Mr HL Howard. Santa distributed gifts to 80 children as Miles J. Sutton and M. Hialford assisted. Attendees included The Cairns Post managing director Mr P G Clos and Mrs Clos, Prompt Prin eryade proprietor Mr G Botton and Mrs Bolton, and pianist Miss Det Lans bey.
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Ar” Bald
Prompt Printery
A Anager
HL Howard
Jin McDonnell
Bie
Santa
Miles J. Sutton
M. Hialford
Cairns Post
P. G. Clos
Closs
Prompt Prineryade &. Collis
Collis
McDonald and
Cairns Theatres Christmas Features at Aquetic Hall
On Boxing Day December 1% the Tropes Fire will present a season of one week Cecil B DeMille’s The Greatest Show on Earth. The picture, made with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, features Betty Hutton and James Stewart among a star cast. A parade of spectacular outdoor sequences and musical numbers awaits families, with a special van Dimes comic book for every matinée child.
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Cecil B DeMille
Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey
Sarassa Florida
Betty Hutton
Cora Wilde
Dearston Horton
Dorothy Lamour
Gloria Graham
James Stewart
Palace Theatre
van Dimes
Alice In Wonderlard
More Babies USA Live Longer
Records show elderly men and women live longer and happier when connected with doctors, community supports, and routine visits. Studies note longer lifespans tied to constructive social ties, regular medical care, and maintained self esteem among aging populations.
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Federal
Omrat
Elders Find New Paths in Old Age Across Cities
A fragment from an Information Service piece describes older adults retiring from prior careers in Utelang Juba and elsewhere, forging fresh work such as driving, sewing, and crafts. It highlights Mrs Catherine McParish in New York and Mia Marine Dean’s travels, noting volunteers aiding hospitals and Red Cross efforts as elders pursue purposeful daily routines.
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Tis
New York City
Sdminiaustor
Catherine McParisn
Fabrica
Red Cross
Information Service
Country Theatres Tonight At Various Towns
Local listings show cinema titles at venues including Atherton Gordonvale Babinda Mossman Mareeba and Mossman with films such as Appointment Watch Danger My Forbidden War, Stoging Gums, The Hapricar Daye Of Your Life, Smuggler's Child, Call Me Mister and The You Knew Susi. Edie Calor stars in Mossman programs.
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Atherton
Alan Ladd
Gordonvale
Robert
Fay
Babinda
Mareeba
Edie Calor
Mossman
Tieley Rable
Mister
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Cummins & Campbell Limited
Cairns
West Cairns
Robert Geran
Kelly’s Guide
Scerire
Joyce
Rhonda
Albert
Knight
Sam Eee
Neilsen
Lennnes
East Africa
Ube
Alerander Macksynage
Europe
Sisiines
Erypite Airtean
Christiana
Bwana
Ian
Mel
Bourme
Mavis’ Mann
Davis
Jaince Gomartic
Mises Madge’ Hopkit
Lily Waiters
Brisbane
Manunda
F. ‘Bitmead
Collett
Bernie
Lienoce
Hides Hotel
U. L
Prune
Prima
Sydney
South Coan
W. Bamgie
Melbourne
Joe Wyer
Fms
Hotel Pacific
Clausone
Calrns
Lids
Cairo
Stratford
Cam
Onsid Camrat
Stany Party
Cumming and
Campbell Lie
Cairns Theatres
U.S.A
Tropica
Nsw
Cecil B. DeMille
THE
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Ps Technicolour
Eleanore Parker
Anthony Dexter
Tee Adesiral
Edmund O'Rries
Wanda Hendrix
Country Theatres
Walt Desvers
Walt Disney
Valica
Nnot Hot Springs
North
Andes
George Shadin
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