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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1953

Page

6

Official Opening of St Josephs School at Atherton

The ceremony drew a large attendance as St Josephs School in Atherton opened with four Sisters of Mercy teaching. Archbishop and Fr Meartier spoke as the building was dedicated. The gathering praised the school’s rapid growth and the dedication of staff and parish leaders while noting preparations for further expansion.

ST. Josephs Atherton Fr Meartier Carrrigg Muirhead Uae Fontinuily Salema Greer Australia Kavanagh Queensland Ana Ehoolrep

Atherton school gains support for new building plan

North Queensland residents including Cr JG Winfield and Cr C Hold pledge council work to complete a new Atherton Shire project. Bishop urges toil and faith as funding and labor from Bribbene to Cooktown locals shape the school for children, praising contractors and community effort.

Harpe Me Englin Herber Sauestan Shire Council Clerey Eirisbene Queensland IRI Teumey

Elusive Queen and Dance Mark Cairns Social Night

A lively Cairns branch social featured an elimination dance to crown a queen with Queen and royal pageantry. Speakers, music by Merrie Everstedy, and a confetti finale followed a parade build up, while weather forced some postponements and decorations flapped in the wind.

Cairns Duke of Samco Ted White Bine Syresmy Mim Betty Stefansn Smdluimeey Coronarion Mescame Riemer Merrie Everstedy Helén Mackie Cemire Jruney ARE Wing Mitchell Gad Mingano Krith Wilesmithev Mitchell Mra Frank Michel Rome Cairne Inne Fail Nev Mitchell

Catholic School Opened At Atherton Amid Civic Support

A ceremony in Atherton celebrated a new Catholic school with praise for the Church’s educational aim and local leaders. Bishop Meagher and Fr. Meagher urged continued community backing as £3000 toward the building was noted. Turner commended Catholic contributions to education and town progress, while parishioners and citizens pledged generous support for the project and its long term benefits.

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Spottigh and Coronation events noted in local gathering

Mrs W W Charker hosted a reception at her residence to welcome Mrs G C Sumumow on her return. South Bay residents attended, prayers followed, and floral displays were shown. The Move Fan District Show Society president and Mossman Mill Co secretary L Prince visited Calm to oversee a trophy for the Mosman show. Alan Whitaker planned Brisbane return. Teorne Lowrie holiday at Canberra. Mrs Bard and others traveled via train to Southport and Brisbane.

W W. Charker G. C. Sumumow South Bay Move Fan District Mossman Cerwal Mill Co Lad Mtr Prince Calm Calms Siage Familly Koine Testughi Blabinds Tram University Alan Whitaker Brisbane Canberra Mies Teomne Lowrie Yeneralaly Mrs. Bard Southport

Bavron Buttolan Wedding Dress Details And Reception

A garbled account describes a wedding with a bride wearing a pale embroidered veil and blue ribbon, attended by bridesmaids and a best man Sir Roy. Guests in mauve and blue attire, decorations in mauve and white, and a reception following at a church. The couple then traveled for a coastal honeymoon before returning via the lakes.

Mra Ber Fox Dey Teidesroom Roy” Eva Kay Withers Marin Davis Mra Mather Minahuttiman Feng Lave Lakes

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