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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
6
A fragmentary survey of theater mentions highlights Gracie Fields Sean patterns and the cast lineup for a live show. Names such as Gloria Jean and Sid McDonnell appear amid chatter about performances and upcoming acts.
July meeting notes show four members present. Discussions covered water supply delays from Double Island and Beach scheme status. A motion urged the Main Roads Commission to finish bitumen surfacing on Yorkeys Knob road. Letters were to be sent to Mr H M Collins, Mr Harry Bruce, and Mulgrave Shire Council seeking cooperation. Road conditions noted as hindering motor tyres and buses. Chairman Rowbotham’s remarks thanked, and best wishes expressed for future ventures.
A fragmented OCR item hints at mental health and mood concerns. It mentions mood, moodiness, and calls to act, with irregular phrasing and references to chemists and stores. No clear event or person name is established.
A fragmentary piece notes Patricia at 38 who has reportedly awakened attention, claiming skin treatments like Creme Charmoran syd make her appear young and lovely. Mentions men reacting, Aly and Alymis cheering for Cresse & Charmosan, and Creme Charmosas claiming long-lasting powder hold amid winter cold and summer heat.
Ad copy promotes Creme Charmesan for the skin with a deadline before February 6. The fragment mentions tubes and a person named Hees, but key details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragmented reprint discusses nature topics from the 1G Naturalist Club with notes on botany, fungi used as drying oils, and species such as A forbes and A montana. It mentions candlewood trees near Cala railway station, edible kernels, and the depletion of kangaroos, with warnings of extinction similar to the American carrier pigeon. Geological notes cover Crawley Creek, White Rock, Mount Marks, Bear Hambledon, and manganese, wolfram, and tin findings near Cairns.
July 19 Innisfar Doctor Flynn urged parents to immunise children against diphtheria after a recent fatal case. Response at the hospital was excellent with many coming in for immunisation. He noted the numbers treated would be close to twenty.
A fragment notes that U S food prices rose to a peak not seen since June 10 1920 with the Ans Tow index reaching 428 compared with 44 previously, indicating a sharp price increase in the period.
The women’s auxiliary gathered at the School of Arts for a routine meeting and planned the forthcoming ball and dance. Members engaged in organized activities and discussions to prepare for the event.
A wedding reception at Lennap's is described with garbled and partial phrases. The text mentions attendees nicknamed as Min Buber and other unclear names, with scattered references to drink and music. The fragmentary OCR yields a jumbled portrait of a celebration without clear dates or full identities.
Fragmentary London July report from AAP notes possible routes for sending troops to Moscow via Berlin. Text is garbled, leaving key names, dates, and destinations unreadable, with no clear outcome or confirmed plan.
A fragment from a local page notes transportation and racing events at Saltwater Crest with references to teams and dates. The terse line mentions a meet and delays affecting standings and participants, indicating a contest atmosphere and ongoing organization challenges.
Carter Limited announce that Mr. Le Kemp will shortly leave for India and that Mr. W. E. Field has been appointed Managing Director of the Company. Mr. Field was an original member of the 6th Battalion First AIF and participated in the Gallipoli Landing. He joined the company in 1919.
The June meeting of the NQ Orchid Society discussed show plans and exhibits. Members debated display items, plant varieties, and potential venues with notes on Brisbanes deposits and Queensland growers.
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