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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1953
Page
4
Fragmented listing of radio and TV programs with times and show names including News, Music, Weather and Commentary. Mentions various sessions and personalities in a rough timetable style for a June weekday and a Tuesday entry.
The Babinda Rotary Club met June 3 at Hotel Babinda with president Carl Mellie chairing. Jack Stokes spoke about travels and impressions from London during the Coronation of the King.
June 4 hearing at St Petty Sessions details a licensed premises charge at the Ex Chance Hotel where Eric Lareev is accused of supplying drinks to unlicensed patrons. Witnesses describe beer on the counter and payment by an old friend. Defendant Larsen claims he served the men but not as staff. Extenuation notes a returned soldier involved, with Sentences on costs and fines.
Crowds gathered for Coronation Day activities led by the Calf corps and a large decorated avenue. A lengthy afternoon programme featured national colors, a military escort, and an outstanding display by scouts and children. Rain threatened but did not dampen the crowd as the event moved to Broad Way Hall for a community singing session and awards in a talent contest.
The Edge Hill Prercmen's Guild met at Janet Faylor Murro Memorial Hall on Monday June 1 at 6 pm. Mesdames advised a rally in Dareepe on June 23 with an afternoon program planned and arrangements underway. Mrs Pedersen served as host.
At the Cairns Rostrum Club meeting presiding Mr Denis O'Reilly outlined the club purpose and principles to 26 guests. The club invites new members introduced by approachable existing members. Principal speaker will be Mr A C Olsen.
Fragmentary report notes men involved at the Crown Hotel with beer consumption and alleged offenses. The entry mentions a default sixedet (edets) penalty in seven days imprisonment, implying a minor court action without full details.
A Rotary Club meeting on Monday was opened by President Con Castrisos. Guest speaker Me. Carislie Geschnick of Murgon Queensland attended along with Retariem Alex MacLeniman and several farmers. Additionally, several more cases of oranges were raised to children’s homes in Queensland.
A 33 year old Bal mother named Mra Cambrey gave birth inside a Stoney store while shopping with the twins. The father, Lary, assisted, and both mother and babies were moved to a hospital where the condition was reported excellent. Town records note prior complaints about mud and courthouse access, leading Bellefontaine council to authorize a new road strip in 1907 which influenced later US road construction.
A Meier report cites a Tracers Co survey of 6027 cases on runaway husbands and wives. Data suggest mother in law friction drives many disappearances with 4 708 tired of paying the bills and 9 088 eloping with other partners.
Hollywood reports describe Esther Williams during a MGM filming day where she wore a red wig and clown makeup as onlookers cheered. The piece praises her versatility and star appeal across Asia and Europe, noting her public persona and dedication to stunts and performance beyond typical roles.
The report notes Tensing Norgay on a new Everest expedition, confident to reach the summit. It mentions his early life in Solo Khumbo, years as a porter, and his hope to carry the Indian flag on the peak despite prior doubts. The piece references high altitude endurance and scientific notes on sea water microbiology.
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