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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
7
A sermon column calls for strong U S cooperation on Uritation policy, urging allied nations to align on strategic aims. It discusses diplomatic channels, potential partnerships, and the need for coordinated efforts to advance regional stability and mutual interests.
A long sermon discusses conversion as turning away from sin and aligning with divine will. It contrasts regeneration with conversion, notes individuality in experience, and cites biblical examples like Nathanael and Thomas. It praises repentance, explains steps of salvation, and references Washington politicians and international context.
Eleanor, daughter of a farmer, married Mr. Geach Brabene in a church ceremony. The bride wore a tulle gown with a coronet and carried a dainty bouquet. Master Camnell served as attendant. the groom was attended by Mr. Slew. After the service, guests placed a white cat on the groom's arm as the couple left. They will reside with Mr. and Mrs Reg Jonex after the wedding.
The marriage of Patrick Joumph Corcoran eldest son of Mr and Mrs Corcoran Sea More Glyire and Bee Ashworth second of Mr and Mrs A Ashworth Calrna was celebrated at St Weniea Calera on December 25. The bride wore a brown gown with a two piece aut and sequins. The ceremony included family and friends with Dulcie Munro and others as attendants. A reception followed with over 40 guests at the Mining Exchange Hotel.
Multiple church notices outline shifts in service dates at St Saviour's Kuranda and Cairns churches. Holy Communion moves to November 19. Man’s Club holds its annual report meeting. choir rehearsals resume. Radio Sunday School broadcast set for Sunday 5 30 pm. Gordonvale Sunday School at 10 20 am. central morning worship and Bach’s holy city solo announced. Cobbers Club and Youth Club restart. circuit leader and quarterly meeting on January 8. baptisms and new member reception planned. pastor reassigned and deacons appointed. Christian Endeavor resumes after holidays.
A garbled OCR passage outlines upcoming cultural items in Poway and related scenes. It mentions shows, ceremonies, and performances with several names and places obscured, indicating a broad entertainment slate and community happenings in the near term.
Unclear OCR text describes rising costs and concerns affecting Hollywood residents. References to local figures and events are garbled, but the general tone notes financial strain and community worry. No clear names or places are consistently readable due to transcription errors.
A chaotic Cairo aviation conference last month debated dying marriage and flight terms amid claims of forced landings and will implications. Legal and aviation officials discussed radio transmissions as potential prima facie evidence, with emphasis on captain’s powers and international obligations.
A fragmented radio schedule lists programs from National Radio and Melbourne Orchestra led by Joseph Part. It mentions cricket coverage, dance segments, music acts, and religious services with varied times and stations amid a busy broadcasting slate.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a front door, a long airstrip, and the Ives family. It references Mr and Mrs Ives and a rural setting near a roadway. Details are unreadable, but the gist centers on a property or scene involving a family name and an airstrip.
A garbled notice from Tolga notes two December tournaments on the 19th and 28th with a large crowd and silenced moments. Consolations listed for several pairs and names include Mr Kinnear, Mallpapp, N Bathe, Mrs Westie, Connolly, Marcha, and Douglas. Also mentions Mash family holiday plans and Cooke family returning from a holiday to spend time with Chillagoe and a mother.
The Saturday night Youth Christ meeting on January 4 at Abbott Street 445 drew strong attendance. Rev J W Fistcher and Mr LM Munro spoke briefly and Colin Grant delivered the main address on Choose Christ and Not Barbarian. A visitors book was opened, entries were made by 16 movement members, and questions were asked about Sabbath and its relevance to Christians. An interdenominational audience attended and supper was served after the meeting.
Locals arrive by midday plane for Cairns events and lectures while others head to Towneville for Brae visit. Guests include families and teachers from Cairns and Mossman as town hosts a seasonal dance at Cairns North State School with prizes awarded to Novelty dance duo Mr F Mitchell and Miss HC Cooper.
A December 12 gathering at the Anzac Club Esplanade featured the Cairns St Marys Auxiliary and British servicemen wives. About 30 attendees, including auxiliary members and bridge players, enjoyed solos by Mrs Peake and Mrs Toplise, plus a fortunetelling game with a ton won. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance, with holiday plans and school staff among the names mentioned.
A fragmentary account notes a hoard of kidten treasure found in Lancashire along the River Ribble. The cache, said to include worimes, was excavated by a local party and sent to the British Museum. Workers received seed rewards for the discovery.
A readably garbled guide extols lemons as invaluable for cooking and household use. It outlines storing, juicing, and applying lemon slices in sauces, with hints on rubbing and adding lemon juice to achieve clearer flavors and better preservation in the kitchen.
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