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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
4
A readable summary of a long page describes a Victory Day celebration featuring a parade, music, dances, and children's activities. Highlights include athletic events for children, a talent show, and remarks by local officials praising wartime sacrifices. The report notes social gatherings, refreshments, and plans for future community activities.
National Radio listings show multiple time blocks from 6.30 to 10.18 featuring rugby league and England v Australia commentary, music serials, discussions on New Guinea and Papua, and BBC Theatre Orchestra performances. Notable acts include Tommy Handley Show, Rogers Quartet, Peg Garnige, Henry Lawson Birthday tribute, Hoy Agnew compositions.
A fragmented report lists several residents traveling by air to Brisbane and Cairns, including Mr and Mrs Mibar er, Coston resident Mr Pret, and others. It notes Seendaghr and Cairns trips, a convai Seance at a home, and multiple Brisbane-bound passengers aboard ANA and AA services.
A fragmented wedding account outlines the bride’s attire with embroidered front and back train, coronet of white orchids, a bouquet of white flowers, and a pearl necklace. Her dress and accessories are detailed amid notes of attendants, reception at the parents’ home, and a cake fashioned for the occasion.
Report of a St. John’s Club afternoon bridge game featuring Mrs. FC Thompson and Mrs. Rutmamber as notable players. The event included a routine wax or tune and casual play, with unidentified attendees and activities described in fragmented OCR text.
The July meeting of the Cam and District Philatelic Society was held Friday at the Masonic Club. The president urged full attendance for the July 17 annual meeting with elections for new officers. Reports described specialised collections, stamps appraised as ready for sale, and a Vatican print set. A Perth member, Mr. Hinydock, returned with prices noted for items, and pictures of the new British vice regalia appeared to please attendees.
The notes report a council meeting with 33 members present and Mrs Edward presiding. Items include financials with receipts of £107 37, hospital expenditures, and plans for a card over Bettie appeal in the local hall. Winners and activities are listed, with a Younger Set first meeting, wool items reserved for a project, and a street event decline. A tennis meeting discussed renewing the court lease and arrangements for next Saturday.
A fragmented report notes an Education donation of 1 per head at a community picnic on June 1. Funds supported three tasks and fruit, with drinks and a building fund mentioned. Local officials discuss removing a structure to another location as part of a civic effort.
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