Cairns Power Board Fees and Regional Decline Mentioned
Fred C. Hodel of Mareeba writes from June 24 to the Cairns Post noting the higher price list of the Cairns Regions Electricity Board. He argues the staff costs are too small to justify the expense, cites the town’s rising property values, and recalls Cairns’ historical rise tied to port trade. He urges the board to review the petition and consider regional impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camm
Electricity Board
Cairn
Mt. Gernet
Ory
Coskiows
Palmer Coldfield
Cooktown
Port de
Ercerton
Cairns
Port Beugias
Mt Mulligan notes benefits and boxing showcase in Cairns region
Mt Mulligan hosts a benefit for the Mt Mulligan Mar esha Ambulance raising £5. A newly formed boxing club registered with the Far North Boxing and Wrestling Association staged a tournament at the ABL call Stes 18 bowls. Matches featured multiple one and two minute bouts with winners listed, plus a tennis team from here traveling to Dimbulah for a shield contest and a motor tuck delivery returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Mulligan
C.W.A
Mt. Mulligan Ladies' Committee
Mt Mulligan-Maresha Ambulance
Far North Boxing and Wrestling Association of
Cairns
J Bently
V. Davis
P. Hubbard
K Blaterey
James
B. Phillpe
J. Tudehope
N. Grham
J. Wooten
BD Fletcher
W. Wooten
D. McIntosh
J Maigh
L. Wooten
J. Thampeon
T. Graham
J. Bridge
J.grainer
Tin Tudehope
Davis
R. Davis
D. Walt
D. Bolton
EH Gramar
P. Davidts
W. Lone
J. McKie
J Cutherall
F Judes
Meare
Stemn
Bartram
Daria
McKelvie
Mesers
Owen and Quill
PF. Buhle
Dimbulah
Cemapetitier
Fumbola
Hus
National Radio Times: July 1 1982 Listings
A compact radio schedule featuring times such as 400 and 6.45 with reference values 7.465 and 1230, alongside notes like Mews and a Laugh. Mentions of Suess and brome and a total or monetary line zx tem appear, followed by Clea.
Fragmentary 1908 Daily Music and Services Listing
A garbled OCR fragment from a 1908 page lists music and services with numbers and times. It mentions music sessions, a "Daily" item, and various figures and labels such as 815 tel and 4268, but lacks coherent context or complete entries. The readable bits point to a period newspaper listing schedules or classified items rather than a full event.
Social notes detail Cairns region social events and visits
Betty Richardson promised to attend a Siet Battalion ball in Atherton as guest of Miss Betty Simpson. The week featured dinners at Hotel Pacific with guests from Acer for Queenaland and National Mutual Life Assoc. Mentions of visits by Dr. G Ricketts and Dr H V Evatt, birthdays, and travel of Rev R E Jarrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Betty Richardson
Atherton
Siet Battalion
Betty Simpson
Benny Parsons
T., Albrecht
Jar
H. Gray
Gordon
Mulanda
M. Cateperony Bane
Lakes Eacham
Barrina
Hotel Pacific
L. Slaughter
Acer
Queenaland
National Mutual Life Association
Loca
Association
Mestra
NFP
Draper
J. Hennam
K. M. Kebee
John Verri
G. Leinater
J. E. KR. Green
Joan Barclay
D. A.gower
H. Hack
A. McPherson
Goomdi Hill
Ted Spear
Albany
Cairns
Mareeba
RK. E Bryde
Turkey Hill
L. Bushell
Turramura
Sydney
Strand Hotel
Strange
Alison Strange
Martin Winkworth
Frances Gifin
Judy Trost
Jacqueline Portier
F. Thompson
J. G Crowley
RB. Stratton
Janice
R. FE. Jarrett
Brisbane
Jerrrott
P. King
Railway Department
Ayr
Mita M. Butland
Frashwater
J. Hayes
D. McNamara
Mimesther Burne
Mossman
J. Hinglay
Freshwater Methodist Guild Meeting Considers July Events
The Freshwater Methodist Guild held its monthly meeting led by Mesdames D. E. Griffiths and several members discussed the endal afternoon at Red Lynch next week. Plans for a forthcoming flower show included various competitions. An anniversary service and a public investing will occur on July 13. Tea was served by Mesdames Sorensen and Strange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freshwater Methodist
Meadames D._E. Griffiths
Redlynch
Mesdames Sorensen and
Strange
Local club meeting details in St Monica’s Club area
A fragmentary report from St Monica's Club notes an afternoon gathering last Thursday with attendees including Stillman the treasurer and Grogan. Names and roles are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a routine administrative or social club session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cdb
St. Monica's
Gostien
Breaent Srey
J.J. Mullin
Mestgmees Shambresk Thimesti
Wite-Press
Dynta
Stillman
Grogan
Hea
Ipecaate
Belatte
Living theatre shrines and expanding repertory scene
A discussion in London based cultural circles notes a decline in London living theatre beyond the West End while highlighting a robust rise in repertory companies across Britain. The piece cites 86 repertory outfits operating year round, new companies postwar, and major groups like Old Vic and Glasgow as proof of expanding live drama despite rising costs and ticket prices. It also lists prominent actors and long-running plays, and forecasts television may broaden audience taste toward more intimate stage works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonastens
The
Adepii
Landetone
London
West End
John Gielgud
Alec Guiness
Edith Evans
Sybil Thorndike
Robert Marely
Joan Tutael
Diane Wynard
Michael Redgrave
Gindy Cooper
Peter Ustiney
Maire Lister
Tuna
More
Han
Ommonplace
Birmingham
Liverpoo
Liverpool
Britain
Glasgow
Chesterfield
Guildford
Nottingham
Ipswich
Dundee
Preston
Coventry Playhouse
Arts Council Mid
Coventry
Costa
Sandstone Council
Chekhov
Keen
Piners
Local club hosts announce parade and tea duties
Mosaic of duties outlined for upcoming event includes Mrs. C. Svendsen handling chair duties, Mrs. H. Purcell and Mrs. M. Jarman in charge of bridge and afternoon tea, Mrs. W. Teshey organizing the parade, and Mrs. W. Toohey, Miss Mary Reey, and Mrs. A. Melick aiding Red Cross efforts this month.
Unclear Names in Fragmentary Notice Prompt
Fragmentary OCR text names several individuals including Mies Iris Fale and Mr. Leiderbegtolters with Beretty and Mr. Klythes and mentions the Trocedere trie as supplied. The snippet lacks context and concrete events or actions.
Innis couple wed as Rev Ouriam officiates
Douglas Mr and Mrs C Webb of Innis wed with Rev Ouriam officiating. The bride wore white needle run lace over satin and carried a bouquet of eucharis dies and perberas. Attendant Miss Thee Bowes wore a shell junk bodice gown and carried sweet peas. Best man was Mr Hulmer. Reception in CWA hall with about 80 guests. Honeymoon to Cairns and coast. couple to reside at Kabam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Misa
Bowes
Een Hulmer
C.W.A. Hall
H Boner
Webb
Hubner
Grebert
Cairms
Mr. Webb
Kaban
Templeton Franklin Babinda Nuptials in Presbyterian Church
A June 7 ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Babinda united Isla Marjorie Templeton and Stuart Marve, with Rev. F Gordon officiating. The bride wore a pale gown of silk net with lace and a wreath of pale lemon roses. guests included Mrs. Templeton and Mrs. BabinDA as mothers. The reception featured a wedding cake with miniature lilies. the couple departed for Townsville and Magnetic Island for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Mansfield
Benen
Des
Carte
Georgeous
Lila Atherton
Jem
Ida
Tose
Ben
Mr. Lewin
Gee Trent Tang
Promise Pirie
Speblion
Todd
C.wa. Ees
Zoe
Sen
Townsville
Magnetic
Lnland
Carre
Gordenva E
Aloomba
Retford
Tnnistail
Atherica
Tally
Miss Beech
Pat Lander
Wes Chewman
River tragedy inquest into Jose Garcia death
An inquest into the drowning of Jose Garcia 28 a butcher of Main- Bi Wood details the Johnstone River incident near Silkwood. Witnesses include George Borg and others from Mellrath's farm who describe Garcia chasing cattle across the river and being swept by weeds. his brother Teo Garcia testifies about Jose entering the water in hot weather and a cramp suspected. Senior Sergeant Linde notes no foul play. witnesses describe retrieval by Borg and unsuccessful resuscitation. Depositions will be sent to the Department of Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Garcia
Main- Bi
Wieer
Johnstone River
Sateen
Croner
E. J. Pearce
Linde
George Borg
Melireath
Boogan
Wes
Wes Garcia
Johnone
Ser
Koych
Garcia
Mellrath
Leiael
Matthew Garcia
Jose
Tmacio Garcia
Garcia Bros. Butchers
Silwond
Hermenio
Ygnacio
Borg
Bin
Australis
Patrick Leo Drenmen
Mourlyer
Siss
Nia
Department of Justice
Umal Way
Wedding Details From a Malands Show Pavilion Event
A wedding reception at the Malands show pavilion featured over 100 guests. Best man duties were carried by Mr. Over. Mrs. Griffiths wore a dove grey Moss crepe gown with matching hat and cyclamen accessories. Mrs. Wickham wore a dark floral dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malands Show
Meniemes Griffiths
Wiskham
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ITV
Taser
PMORE
Cairne Post
Your
Fred C. Hodel
Mandar
Miss Ruthene
Orm Ann's
Fuge de Pritz
Charters Towers
D T Eiskener
National Radio
Twesbay
Bregdeest View
Ghestral Comsort
Muzic
Freshwater Methodist Guild
London, Ct
Templeton
Franklin
Malonda
Heide and Roliey
Yungsburra
Mathar
T. Cheetham
Shields-St
Beard
Drennan
An Police
Aml
Lindeweld
S &Y
Kangaroo
Technicolour
Maureen O'Hara
Peter Lawford
Girry
Margaret O'Brien
Allen Martis
the Redhead and the Cowboy
Giese Ford
Rhonda Flemi
Aceon
Mark Stevens
Robert Mitchum
Syaza
Renee Ashersem
Robert Donat
Ken Curtis
Jef Donnell
Pauline
Betty Horton
John Land
Phas
Alen Ladd
Donna Reed
Cairns Rotary Club
Edgar Hoose
Abbott ST
ASTOR
Dick Meehan
Shields ST
Wypers
Pitones
Ellwood Motors
At Mareeba
A.V. Farmall
Sears
Wim
Davon
Advanx Tyre & Motor Servicairns
International Hervester Co
Aust
Pry. Tad
Rover
Colgate Dental Cream
Colgate
Colgate Diveiees
LTS Va
Dental
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