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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
6
A garbled OCR snapshot from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper theatre page lists names like Warner, Bogart, and Ramage alongside mentions of theatres such as Star Theatre. It references acts, features, and staged productions with scattered character names, dates, and locations, though the text is largely incomprehensible.
Members of the Mossman and District Chamber of Commerce held a farewell for Mp Nothdurft, honorary secretary for three and a half years, who is transferring to Mareeba to assume a headteacher post. Speakers lauded his energy and service, congratulated him on the promotion, and wished him happiness and success.
Fine Weather was noted as public for Chewmas holidays. Many parties journeyed to nestly beaches and picnics with families like Mow Rauid and daughter Molly joining Chaianas Solideys at tea. Several families including the R Kellys and Braysons traveled for Christmas and New Year celebrations with friends from Babinda and Cairns visiting.
The Atherton ceremony of Miss Greyn Meredith and Mr. Elliott featured a white tafeta gown with heart shaped embroidery and a fine net veil, complemented by a blue hydrangea adorned path. A reception at St Georges Church followed, with guests including family members and a procession that recalled a traditional colonial social event.
On Christmas morning in Atherton the Matron and staff hosted a hospital event for patients with carols in the hospital square. Board members and officials praised the matron’s staff for festive decorations, hospitality, and thoughtful cleanliness. The nurse’s ward and maternity area were noted for elaborate adornments and a joyful atmosphere, especially the children’s table and Donald Duck recital.
A garbled prompt notes many people suffer from the cumulative effect of stress and time, asking if you may be among them. The fragment mentions actors but lacks clear details or events.
A mixed local notice column reports residents and visitors moving through Cairns Brisbane Bowen and Normanston. Names include Mr We, Mrs Davies, Mr Copeman, Mr Lawrence, Brigadier Greaves, Ms Margaret, and others as they travel by plane or train, visit hotels, undertake holidays, and prepare for post war assignments.
Mrs J Pani a widely respected authority on rid Hime passes, leaving Cairne for Townsville tomorrow. In the Chanters Towers district she and husband Harry Plant raised a large family, with Plant famed as Australia’s best known Weber expert. She leaves behind four grandchildren and fifty-five great grandchildren. her son George Plant, connected to Gauehter of Mr and Mrs Ti O-Mesra, Cana, is noted in local circles.
A fragmented listing of radio programs and segments from various domains. Includes references to music shows such as The Hit Parade and performances by named artists Jussi Bjerling Venar and Riccardo Stracesari, plus discussions on topics like compulsory military training in peace time and an Australian broadcast lineup.
A garbled excerpt reflects themes of aging and sorrow with scattered phrases about tears and time. The text is unclear, yielding few concrete entities or events to anchor a fuller summary.
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