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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1952
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR of a 1958 schedule listing various items such as readings, music sessions, meals, cricket figures and other mixed entries. Many garbled terms and stray figures prevent clear identification of events, dates, or entities.
January 1 timetable lists programs across News and Music segments. Highlights include Bible readings, country hour, cricket, sport and evening entertainment shows with various times and fees. Local listings mention general audience slots like Ray’s a Laugh and News Review among others.
An AP report details heated discussion among German officials and citizens on segregating colored children in German schools. Leaders like Friedrich Erbermann push for a formal program while others warn of social backlash. observers compare German policy to Allied occupation child welfare and note differing opinions on integration and future schooling requirements.
A 62 year old retiree Dominique Lagra from Paris, after 42 years in coal mining, begins painting and holds his first exhibition. Critics hail his avant L Homme forest scenes and mammoth skeletal studies, noting his meticulous detail and odd, inventive methods.
Passenger lists from Kuranda to Cairns and southward by ANA and other planes. Names include Rev H Relpa Meaton and Mrs J Gillett, with many travelers to Townsville Rockhampton Mackay Brisbane and Cooktown. arrivals from Mackay Brisbane Townsville list numerous families and singles with addresses and companion infants.
The Swiss Government Nutrition Commission urged a nationwide ban on selling liquor filled candy to school age children. It warned that chocolates laced with cognac, cherry brandy, and Kirsch have left kids drowsy at play, fatigued in class and vulnerable to alcohol at an early age. Parents, teachers and shopkeepers were urged to protect children.
The New Chronicle says Princess Margaret may soon announce an engagement to Sid Berl of Daiteh after a prior rumored liaison. The report notes a long romance and a potential permanent commitment discussed in the Boch area with a royal confirmation anticipated.
Ara meeting of Japoonvale CWA members held January, Mrs Rutherford honoured with gifts after an afternoon of tea, cakes, and games. Prizes were presented to the guest of honour by Mrs Rumgert. Four members, Mesdames Springall Selby McDonald Connelly, had birthdays this month and received greetings.
Fortnightly session of the Loyal Bash Cave Lodge convened at the Oddtelives Ball in Lake Ket Cairns on a Wednesday in January with officers listed and noted attendees including prominent members. The record lists names such as Keble Grand Sis D Powell Bupeorer Wo and others, indicating an organized gathering with a formal lodge structure.
Kuranda notes describe extremely hot humid conditions with rain scarce near month end. Residents relying on rainwater report shortages and some have had to seek alternative supplies. December rainfall totaled 408 points, one of the lowest on record, while Burran River at Kuranda remains very low. Local hydro works supplement flow. two sawmills closed for Christmas but will reopen with timber stock. Community notes detail camp activities, local visits, and residents returning home from holidays, including Cairns visitors and regional families.
Reports from Dacca indicate famine fears drive calls for rice imports as floods in 1860 and droughts strain the region. East Pakistan faces currency deadlock and government measures to relax policy amid forest yields of firewood honey and leaves used in weaving. A man eating tiger incident is noted near Sanders forest area.
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