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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1953

Page

6

Coronation Ball at Gosborough Celebrates Royal Pageant

A Coronation Ball featured a grand pageant of royal scenes with youths and debutantes, including Dawn Webster as the central figure. Attendees wore white and silver gowns, pearls and lace, while Miss Dawn Webster earned a coronation power compliment. The event showcased elaborate costumes and a formal procession, ending with a celebratory bridge afternoon at the Church of England classroom.

Whitaker Mick O'Brien Pat Arinern Ndt Drexl Moti Ace Janice Pond Elisabets Tye Susan Mac Margaret Elisbeth Peuyer Chaclya Alley Deautiluly Rartiéa Aed Leighton Seawright Elisabet Ak Rome J Brody Burseut S Jameson V. Ward England Deen Webster Enzjyoeth Deen Brody O'Brien Mino Mra R Anderson Cecretary Italy Berett Shawider Beetham Thomasett Jean Greentree Stewert Stewart Foresters Sawmaillers MIT C.W.A Mra A. Koppin Dawn Webster Church of England Mestames C. Wills A. William W. Oley Kane Mire Johnson

Bridge players listed for next competition

St 2085 s club bridge includes Karin De Gradidge Te Veivers E Dean E Ranford F Bradford Gorman T Rom Melvin JD Dean G Pont Covacevich Smaith Innis J Gallgatty W Clark JW Horton WM Mor res Mc Lee A Levene J Lane Malling Wilson Tol Metoryre Farr L Pasley Johnson JH Dees T Arther Grifth s P Shep J Wilson PG Clone hil Gurvan Fitchery Alize Livack Hontestes part of lineup for the next brillae with Mrsdame F Bradford Brennan FG Close as officials or organizers listed among names.

Karin de Gradidge Te Veivers E Dean E Ranford F Bradford Gorman T. Rom A Melvin J” Dean G. Pont P Covacevich Smaith W. Innis J Gallgatty W Clark J. Horton W. Mor Res Mc Lee A Levene J. Lane Malling Wilson Tol Metoryre Farr L Pasley Johnson J H Dees T Arther Griftihs P Shep J Wilson Clone Gurvan Fitchery Alize Livack Brennan FG Close

Atherton district notes and social items mix in midweek report

The Atherton district reports a farewell for Mr. D W Turner as he leaves for Brisbane with Mrs K OBrien and Kath to Tasmania. The district superintendent Mr. W F Hall and staff praise Mr. Owens and Turner for administrative work during a difficult transition. Bowling matches, social events, and local celebrations accompany the proceedings, including birthdays and engagements among residents.

K Obrien Kath Launceston Tasmania Tully Brisbane D Wi Turnes W. F. Hall Turner W HL. Jackson Las Las. A W. Harris Lar W. Lepinath Shannon Misa Atheruas Atteram Lambey Fae Sulaire Cimnict Forester Deena Bristene Auten Aflcer-Incharge Bul Sutton Lawson Resectalion WJ. Morgan Oprax Trom Owens Aurling Rely Hoo Ou Laweoe Tintas Tessin Atherton Rayne

Band year in review and new leadership planned

The report outlines a year of strong band activity with two festivals in Cairns in 1962 and Home Hill in 1958, a ten day tour of Fooowoombs and the Darling Downs, three civic receptions, and a well patronised concert. It notes the Commonwealth loan bond remains untouched, the band’s sound finances, and the appointment process for a new bandmaster amid restringing needs.

W. J Rumble Cairns Burdekin Avt Darling Downs Parente Sins Geo. Schipke Brisbane Mir Benzy Cairne Municipal Orbi Cats Combined Schools

Election of fire bearers in enmabnar months patron and president

The text lists elected fire bearers with names such as Mr We A Tallins and Mr. BR. Gli ze, noting titles like patron and president. The garbled OCR records a committee or association selecting officers and fire bearers for upcoming months.

Enmabnar Pmonths We A Tallins BR. Glize Yine-Prnadents Wesors

Seminar Interest Highlights Department Sessions

A historically garbled report notes strong interest in seminars within the department. Keynotes stressed up to date methods and efficiency, with two main sessions: morning on mathematics and afternoon on English topics. Discussions covered school organization and teaching methods, led by named instructors.

Bi Vv Dittman Mr & J Shield

Cairns Band Supper Dance At Hotel Central

A large crowd gathered at the Cairns Municipal Band supper dance in the Hotel Central on Saturday. The Key Poles Orchestra provided music with Mr Ni Bourke mentioned among the players. A novelty dance was won by Mr and Mrs Ewan and the lucky door prize was held by Mr Peter Bounty. Mr Dan Hooper played popular numbers on the piano during the supper.

Cairns Hotel Central Keypoles Orchestra Bourke Bandemen Ewan Peter Bounty Dan Hooper

Bridge Club Results at Caiens Auxiliary May 23

Bridge was played in the club room on Friday May 23 with host fees by Mesdames Phillips Summerhauss and Convener Mrs Johnson. Players included Mesdames A Toil 8 Wilson Malling C W Martin J Dean J Sands P Covacevich Hf Smith L Griffiths C Burron CW Evans L Bradford. Winners were Mrs BL Smith and highest score Mrs 8 Wilson.

Rooma Mesdames Phillips Summerhauss Johnson Mesdames A. Toil Wilson. Malling C. W. Martin J. Dean J. Sands P. Covacevich Hf Smith L Griffiths C. Burron CW Evans L. Bradford BL Smith Wilson

Brewery Farewell for Mr Carr at Gallessaine Perkins

A farewell gathering honored Mr Carr of Gallessaine Perkins Brewery Brisbane. Waveney and L Jones spoke of his leadership and past achievements with the Northern Australian operations. Mr Farrer presented a travel gift on behalf of the employees as Carr thanked all and hinted at future opportunities and improvements in Brisbane.

Carr Gallessaine Perkins Brewery Bris Messie Brisbane

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