Electricity extends Ingham district as 2000 mark passed
Ingham district reports electricity consumption passing 2000 with current total 2077 as new generating station nears completion. Rural access lines and extensions expected. Tea cultivation discussed by farmer A W Jayasuria at Coolbie Long Pocket and Mount project with plans to produce high quality tea locally. Record trading noted across stores during 1952 Christmas season. Road maintenance funding to be raised at February 5 meeting in Herberton chaired by Hinchinbrash Shire Council.
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Ingham
A. W. Jayasuria
Coolbie
Long Pocket
Mount
P.c
N.Q. Local Authorities Association
Herberton
Hinchinbrash
Annual party at Port Douglas Shire social afternoon
An afternoon gathering in Port Douglas honors shire employees and councillors. Rex and staff praised year’s work, with special mentions for long serving engine driver Mr Thierlie Greeory and the tramway crew. Remarks covered development plans, bulk handling discussions, and local port prospects.
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Port Douglas
Der
Douglas Shire
D. Rex
Kelly
Mr. Senn
Tramwey Merecer
Mullaver
Reymed
Thierlie Greeory
Rex
Ree
H. A. Callins
CC Wort
Cove
Monford
W. Powe
Cowe
Brisbane
Treacher
Mr Walsh
G. Quaid
Port Devarlas
Angie
Beries
Cairns
Rownell
Shire
Sennan
Senn
Quaid
Becche
Teo
Chris Sonn
John
C. Grepery
Uehel
Otter Teests
Social Spotlights From Cairns To Brisbane
Mr Rex Morgan from Balgowlah and Mr H Palmer from Neutral Bay visit Cairns and the Tablelands. Cadet Engineer Adcock leaves Maryborough for Roma Street Brisbane in early 1953 to finish training. Nev enjoys a week at home in Kuranda. Mrs Gordon McAlligver heads to Green Island for holiday. Pre Christmas party at Moynihan’s Chemist store ends with Daphne Winkel leaving soon to be married. Guests include J Lous Gordonvale Ming Joan Malpass and A Slyney. A staff party at Diggings Street for milfiageT with Harvey O’Neill. New Year celebrated at 61 Esplanade hosted by Mr and Mrs Ben Hayles. Mrs Harries in floral taffeta attends with others. music and a buffet supper conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Morgan
Balgowlah
Manly
Sydney
Cairns
Table Lands
H. Palmer
Neutral Bay
New. Adcock
Railway Department
Maryborough
Kane
Roma Street
Brisbane
Nev
Kuranda
Orter
Earlville
Gordon McAlligver
Green Island
Moynihan
A. B. Tovey
A. J. Ling
Daphne Winkel
H. J. Ling
J. Lous
Gordonvale
Ming Joan
Malpass
A. Slyney
Commonewealth Employment Service
Leir Trinds
Diggir-street
Harvey O'Neill
Gutsis
Esplanade
Ben Hayles
New Year Church Services Across the Circuit
Churches announce New Year services with Sanctus and anthem by the central choir in the evening and Holy Communion with infant baptism in the morning. Gifts continue for the Bowl of Remembrance Appeal aiding the destitute in Europe and Asia. The World Council of Churches via Inter-Church Aid runs the appeal.
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Central
Europe
Asia
World Council of Churches
Singhalese sari explains attire and life in Sri Lanka
Mrs Swarnie Mendis describes wearing a sari length six yards adapted for all figures. She notes tied waist, pleats cascading to the left shoulder, and various draping styles. The piece covers daily wear, school uniforms, and changing fashion as Sri Lanka gains dominion and religious harmony persists amid diverse communities.
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Swarnie Mendis
Cairns
Haymen
Melbourne
Ceylon
Benares
Crylon
Mendis
Thursday Island
Galle
Fashion advice for working women in summer attire
In a piece aimed at office workers, the article counsels choosing practical clothes over revealing frocks, favoring blouses and skirts or tailored dresses. It notes summer colors like pastels, black and white for cooling wear, and warns accessories should be modest. It also mentions uniforms, fabrics such as cotton and linen, and the need for economical, neat, distinctive attire.
Home Lore on Bedspread Size and Material Estimation
This piece guides do it yourself bedspread construction detailing measurements from bed frame to mattress top, depth of the flounce, and fabric needs. It discusses options from simple to tailored spreads, including two-part designs, plus how to estimate fabric, hems, and allowances with common tools.
Quick Quiz Men Prominent in Public Life
Two of the listed figures are real while others are fictitious. Questions cover literary quotes and historical figures including the author of a famous line on love, a Lord Chancellor who died on the way to London facing treason charges, medical pioneer William Harvey, Shakespearean characters in his lays, and Mr. Baldwin's peerage title after his long prime ministership.
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England
London
William Harvey
Annals of Medicine
Shakespeare
Henry
Women run motor show stands highlight careers for women
Two women head their firm stands at a recent London motor show. June Woollard, 26, who started after leaving Economica, rose to a senior sales role. Elizabeth Robinson joined Hudson's Motors Limited two decades ago and was named sales manager, leveraging insider knowledge of the firm.
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Cris
London
June Woollard
Elizabeth Robinson
Hudson's Motors Limited
U S Immigration Law Changes Cited by Consulate in Sydney
The article warns that the new Immigration and Nationality Act effective December 24 may strip naturalized Americans of citizenship if they have continuous residence abroad. It notes potential effects on those born outside the United States to American parents, dust nationals, and World War I veterans who later naturalized, urging affected citizens in Australia to register with the American Consulate General in Sydney.
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Australia
Sydney
New Year Punch and Historical Figures
A quirky list references Lord Byron in Doc Juan, Cardinal Wolsey, a famed doctor who discovered blood circulation, Sir John Falstaff, and other figures including Berdolph and Earl Baldwin of Bewdier, in a humorous context about fruit punch and the year.
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Lord Byron
Doc Juan
Cardinal ‘Wolsey
Be Wes
Sir John Falstaff
Berdolph
Earl Baldwin
Bewdier
Correct Diet Urged by Child Health Specialist
A child health specialist from Malaysia urges mothers to learn correct diet for children. Dr Elaine Field spoke at an international child welfare conference in Bombay attended by 406 delegates from 71 countries.
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Elaine Field
Bombay
Wedding of Miss English and Mr Martin in All Hallows Brisbane
The Nuptial Mass at All Hallows Brisbane united Miss Colleen English and Mr Kevin Martin in a ceremony officiated by Rev Pathe ML O'Donovan. The bride wore guipure lace with tulle, carried a Victorian posy, and was attended by three sisters as bridesmaids and Mrs Carrl as matron of honour. After Mass, a lavish reception and a buffet breakfast followed at the fully panelled hotel lounge, with over 200 guests and more than 100 telegrams of congratulations. The celebration coincided with a concert by the brides’ sisters.
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Strathfield
M. J. Martin
Cranen
KBW
Pathe
Beverley English
Brisbane
Kevin Martin
Sydney
Phil English
Neville Taylor
Cecil Brunner
Colleen
Jane
Gad Carrl
J. Bo Dauifiey
Coleen
Rowe
June
Carmel
Panis Augileus
Franc
All Hallows
Jack Hanrahan
Western
Australa
English
F.C. Williams
Duffrey
James McFadden
Innisfal
Australia
Meville Taylor
Peasing
Alleged Attack on Girl In Waverley Cemetery
An 18 year old youth told police of an attempted assault on a girl walking through Waverley cemetery this morning. The girl screamed and kicked the assailant in the shins before he fled.
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Sydney
Dee
Oearl
Waverley
Williams-MacKinnon Wedding at St Theresa’s Edmonton
At St Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church Edmonton on December 37 6 pm Lobel May eldest daughter of Mrs O’Conner Edmonton and the late Mr J MacKinnon married Dudley Arthur eldest son of Mr and Mrs A L Williams of Edmonton Decorations included white flowers along the aisle bougainvillea arches and a bridal tablet. The bride given away by her stepfather Mr R B O’Connell officiated by a clergyman. The gown featured a boat neckline two tier peplum and short puff sleeves with a long veil. The reception followed while gowns included pastel blue crepe and white embroidery outfits. The ceremony marked the 18th birthday of the groom’s sister Eliae Z’ima and echoed a wedding date chosen years ago by relatives. The couple exchanged gifts and the groom presented a bridesmaid ring and best man a cigarette case.
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St. Theresas
Isce
Marion
Bernard Donnelly
A. Maitland
Gordonvale
Jock Pyne
Edmonton
Berns
J. Comiwell
Misa Eliae Z' Ima
Ernest Wierett
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