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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1947
Page
7
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A damaged OCR fragment outlines a public notice or sale action with unreadable names and details. It mentions officials and a ballot related phrase but key dates and entities are missing. The legible words hint at a formal notice but specifics cannot be confirmed from the fragmentary text.
A damaged OCR text fragment details a local public notice with unclear names and dates. Readable terms include a place and official action but crucial specifics are missing. The fragment hints at proceedings or deadlines but lacks concrete entities to identify.
A garbled OCR page presents a dense patchwork of phrases about faith, ghosts, the Virgin Mary, sermons, and prayers. Readable names and places are sparse, but the text alludes to religious imagery, divine test, and scattered quotes, creating a fragmented churchyard atmosphere.
A garbled OCR text from a national radio page lists numerous names, places, and program fragments. The readable portions resemble a schedule with references to stations, programs and possibly international segments, interspersed with stray words and non sequiturs.
An ornate wedding narrative from England details the union of Roland Trevor and the bride, with references to families, church entrance, and reception. The account mentions Mrs J Tresor, Mr Richara Trevor, and others, noting ceremonial elements and local wedding customs.
Last Tuesday in St Andrews Hall the Mens Club held its trophy competition under adverse weather. W J Hoad and Devic led the proceedings as players contended for the W J Hoad trophy. McKennie, Holdstock, and others produced tight ends with McKennie edging Holdstock 14 8 to take the title. Moore and Fink also featured in close matches as participants vie for the trophies in a dense field.
A garbled social note describes a wardrobe event with many misread names and phrases. It mentions guests, club song and Moss, and hints at a gathering date and attendance plans while listing attendees and responsibilities in a fragmentary fashion.
Central Morning Worship at 9 will be broadcast by ACA with The Hound of Heaven and the choir performing There 48 Green Hill and Jesu, Word of God Incarnate The evening subject is The Peril of an Empty House The choir will sing Sanctus 0 Worship the Lord and the Anthem Seek Ye the Lord with soloist Mr Hobbins Youth Club held a table tennis tournament Last Tuesday The Draper Street Trust and Ladies Guild meeting postponed due to rain They Cubs resume next Monday at Central Hall 7 o'clock Sunday Schools resume tomorrow at Central Draper Street Freshwater Mulgrave Road Edge Hill Teachers needed in Sunday Schools Volunteers welcome The minister Rev LC Rowley to open a discussion on Cairns Central Methodist Church improvements 1947 A Trustees meeting at Freshwater Wednesday Evening Annual tennis club meeting Central Vestry Thursday Evening Draper Street May reopens Friday 7:30 social evening Open-air meetings planned for Abbott Street and Methodist Hall Still, better attendance and music improved service led by Rev JW Pletcher Bible readings and prayers Question box answered on Companionships and Pantimers End of note: lead-up to Sunday worship.
Americans abroad struggle with exchange rates and limited rations as they cook for themselves. The piece notes temptations to rely on local foods, the strain of shortages, and the contrast with life back home. It mentions cities like Warsaw and reflects on national identities, travel fatigue, and wartime logistics.
In Wuerttemberg Baden German workers recover from crumbling cities by crushing rubble and mixing with cement to form concrete, tiles, hollow blocks, and bricks. A military government report notes one plant producing roofing tiles, hollow blocks, and simulated siding material monthly, highlighting effort to rebuild damaged towns.
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Notices announce Sunday School commencements at Edge Hill in the new aid ing at Collins Avenue corner and a meeting of the Church of England Young Man's Society at St John's Parish room. A church hall gathering after evening service discusses forming a branch of the society for ages about 18 to 7. Tex will be served by the Girls Guild. A choir meeting is planned with music lovers of any age invited.
Nominations for church elders are due Monday next with eligibility rules and reminders. The Meat Club competition for trophies, donated by Mr Davie and Mr W Hoa, continued Tuesday evening. The Ara monthly text for this year will be on Sunday February 18, with Dr D Sword as speaker. Women of all denominations observe World Day of Prayer Friday February 2 at Methods Church. Sunday School at Stondonart meets Sunday at 9:30. Schools at Aloembs and Gordonvale plan their annual meeting tomorrow morning Evening Worship Gordonvale led by Fer Currell.
Residents and visitors from Cairns pictured in a bustling social scene. Names include Mrs Morris Misses Mitchell Collinson and others attending events, with aviation arrivals by ANA and a police commissioner touring the Tablelands over the weekend. From Herberton to Melbourne plans are noted, plus a Cairns party at a dance with local notables in attendance.
Reports describe unexplained deaths and expeditions in Headless Valley 200 miles northeast of Whitehorse Yukon where indigenous communities recall a deadly wave. Canadian and American parties pursue gold prospects amid frigid winds and rugged terrain as meetings seek to coordinate exploration plans and safety arrangements.
Major event this week is the reopening of all Baptist Lund Schools on Sunday morning with extensive visitation. Attendance expected to rise. Communion Service held weekly gains interest and energy for service as last Sunday Word was preached at Lake Street Bungalow and Anderson Street Churches by Me Grant and Mr G. Nibloe. A Tuesday evening meeting will be held at Cucenia weather paret ting.
A faith campaign event titled Fighting Faith was held on Thursday at Skeleton Creek, invited by Mr and Mrs Crawley. The gathering was well attended with several individuals stepping forward for conversion and consecration.
A garbled announce ment mentions an Assembly of God event this Sunday at morning or evening. The note references a captain, a speaker, and a local school group. It urges prayer and adver tisement, with unclear times and locations.
Mt Mulligan sub-branch RSSALLA notes a recent public meeting with reports of 30 fans and seven months of ongoing electric improvements. Mentions new carpenters Carpenters Scott and Kontar, building preparations, and centre transfer plans. Mentions staff transfers, hospital inpatient Tom Olsen, and local travel to Cairns and All Scale Seiior events.
The town mourns the untimely death of Gera Lund Mossman who died after an accident on Thursday afternoon. He was two years old and known in the Mesa district for schooling and family ties. he had completed an electrical apprenticeship and was active in local church and community life.
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