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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1947
Page
7
A densely garbled sermon-like piece references Corinthians and themes of belief, doubt, and endurance amid dark imagery. It mentions faith, religious reform, and the search for meaning within a troubled world, citing biblical lines and world events to frame spiritual reflection.
Entertainment notes describe tropical and Palace Theatres showcasing mystery films and live acts featuring Lena, Donald Stewart, Shary Cate, and others. Mentions Vera Lynn’s film, stage partnerships with British performers, and a wave of singing, dancing, and radio phonograph displays as crowds enjoy varied programs across town venues.
A fragmented description of a stage drama set in a wartime era, focusing on romantic tension among two men and a woman whose love triangle drives the plot. Names of characters and actors blur in a surreal, noir tone reflecting mid century theater and cinema.
A garbled fragmentary note describes an old-time dance event with music by Brie Beebe’s five-player band. It hints at a lively evening with scenes and good rhythm, promising an enjoyable time for attendees and lovers of vintage dance.
Fragmentary OCR yields a quirky note about entertainment and a musical train. Names and places are unreadable but imply a theatrical or orchestral context with references to a dance and a muse. The text is fragmentary and unclear, offering little concrete event details.
Fragmented text references Sate frame and Ania with names like Arisa and Fire Silden. The garbled row names locations and phrases hint at a puzzle or lecture setup. No clear event or outcome is discernible from readable fragments.
Fragmentary minutes record discussions on officers, committees, and civic matters including development schemes, public works, and railway issues. The report lists names such as Babinda and Blakeney and references local committees, elections, and safety measures along with mentions of a secretary and treasurer.
An OCR fragment outlines a day of national radio programming and sports features. It lists cricket coverage, Melbourne and NRW signals, a Sydney review, and various showtimes including 10.30 and 6.90. It mentions The Wiman in White and other features with entertainer names and host times.
Advertised church services for Ash Wednesday and the week in the Church of England plan. The Churchmen’s Society met with an instructive paper on the Sacraments. Macy’s Guild seniors meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at St John’s Parish rooms. Choir practice Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Church notices list times and locations for services and events.
St Andrew's Sunday School moves to 9 30 am on Sunday for a longer lesson period. The Men’s Club tea at 5 15 pm Sunday features De DCC Sword on the manufacture of penicillin. Congregation invited to stay after the evening service for social hour. A regional meeting of representatives from Innisfail Babinda Gordonvale Aberertor Mareeba and Cairns will meet Saturday afternoon to plan the Easter PE A camp. The Satrement of le Lom Sup per observed on Sunday March 2.
The Gordonvale Presbyterian Church announces a Young People's Fellowship Treat at 3 o clock with guest Rav Rowiew at Cairne and Rev Currell preaching at Gordonvale. Central Evening Services feature Dr Draper Street events and plans for Friday meetings. Sunday services across Cairns and Mulgrave include 11 am and 10 am mornings, with Sunday School at 6:45.
The article notes an Assembly of God service with the pastor preaching a Divine message titled The Divine The selaw. It invites all to attend and participate in the evening meeting.
A Youth for Christ rally failed to attract a full audience due to exceptionally heavy rain on Saturday. A small group gathered at a pirate home for Christian fellowship. Mrs. Grant Babinda welcomed attendees and a brief talk titled Why I Am a Christian was given. Supper was served. The main event was postponed to a Methodist Hall event on 743 BB Street, led by Mr Gordon Nibloe.
Princess Juliana is expected to undergo a forthcoming event. Prince Bernhard and other royal figures are involved in preparations as plans unfold for a formal announcement and celebration in the near future.
The notice lists engagements and travel for Cairns area residents including Detollies May of Gardenvale and Miss Shurley Guimmew headed to Brisbane by plane en route to Sydney with Mr Gummow. It records visits by Atkinson family to Cashmere Station, railway transfers for Mr Guy, and numerous Cairns travellers, with departures to Rockhampton and Sydney and a reunion dinner of Old Boys at the Pacific Motel.
At the Cairns North State School held Saturday the prize winners included Miss M Birch and Mr Jenkinson as winners of the dairy and country party, with Mrs Lawson and Mr Lyne noted among the lucky participants. Other names mentioned were Mika Wither, Jackre, Mesdames Love, Cri venden and Mr Mathersot along with door number references and ceremony details.
Unclear text shows names like Mrs Schutelt and G Cabelas with references to a garden, a site, and a public notice. Most details are garbled. readable items include addresses Mew Mt Oxmeron Aveireated and Talieti, with references to winners and legal terms.
The Allway Teil Club met on Friday night to bid farewell to Mrs Langley who is severing ties with the club. Mr D Canodall spoke on her sporting qualities and both playing and off the field. The president presented a guest with a gold brooch and the club colours. Mrs Langley expressed thanks and mentioned departing for Atherton with Mr Langley in May.
On Monday February 10 a representative gathering at Topay expressed thanks to Mrs Brennan and spoke of her long service. Music, speeches, and best wishes were offered as Mr and Mrs Wilkins welcomed guests and acknowledged the handover of Mrs Brennan’s duties.
Feb 11 report from Tunuatal Memorial School of Aris im describes issues with subscribers returning books after fixed borrowing periods. Rules warn of penalties for late returns, including possible removal of subscribers, while emphasizing prompt book return and discipline in maintaining collections.
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