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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
6
The chief officer noted a fire involving a lime truck at Chee Sime where about nine bags of lime ignited, half the contents were saved, with prior fires at the same site recently addressed by Tully fire brigade. An expense tally of £775 8s 8d was prepared for payment.
In the February issue of The Australian Journal Wallace is praised as a versatile author with the Sandera of the River saga continuing by Francis Gerard. A new barrier reef travel piece by Jean Devenny and stories by Dale Collins Joan Campbell Stephen Fennimore Barnard Cronin are highlighted along with a discussion on permission to continue the Sandara storyline after Wallace's death.
Members praised growing orchids and the ongoing spirit of the club year. Dr Knott thanked officers and committee members for loyal service and announced the chair would vacate. The strong committee elected included Beegar Schroder secretary Nam erett treasurer and Gray technical adviser. Reviews of orchid displays were praised for high standards and attendees were treated to refreshments after the meeting.
A scrambled radio schedule fragment lists times and program titles such as Bead ings from the Bible and Light Music. It includes entries like Daily Devotions and Women’s programs with numbers resembling broadcast slots and prices, reflecting a period listing from National Radio on a Wednesday in February.
The ceremony for J Bean and M Beulbe was held at St John’s Falls with 70 guests. Mrs de Tenon and the groom’s mother attended, the bride wore a blue and black frock with white carns spray, master and Miss Hall sang during the reception, a three tier cake and pale pinkaby roses decorated the cake, Mr Benn and Mr Dllman performed, couple to reside at Mayers street Cairns.
Mrs Jack Duffy arrived by the mall train after spending the patter at club. Dr N Mcineyre won the highest score prize with second going to Mrs Mann. A Central Methodist Ladies Guild meeting planned a display for the Atherton Horticultural Society with morning tea. Nancy Sorbedio of Wangan to be bride. Mrs Martin Rae hosted a kitchen tea with dancing and musical items.
Ravenshoe notes from February record secretary changes and rules for social play. A ruling clarifies for Sunday social games that players must forfeit if not play by 2 pm. An annual meeting recommends refrigerator purchase for the bar and third table funding after three months. New member Mrs. Appleby joins the associates as the club reflects on finances, delegates, and a farewell event for Mrs. Ford at Mrs. Kelly’s Ravenshoe residence.
A list of names and origins for travelers and passengers associated with Cairns flights and trains. It notes individuals from Townsville, Rockhampton, and Bower, plus a group leaving Cairns by ANA plane for the south and another group departing Cairns in the afternoon.
Six boys aged about fourteen lost their lives when a fire swept the Seafeld Towers convalescent dormitory in London. Report says victims may have suffocated while sleeping as flames filled the building. Fire crews battled the blaze but could not reach all rooms. Local authorities investigate cause and safety measures.
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