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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
4
The Aquatic Dance Palace hosts a weekend program highlighting aquatic dance performances and student showcases. Notable acts include a set by Percy Simms and a featured group from Shun Plegihamts with a 68-strong cast, drawing a wide audience to the arena and evolving artistic styles.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a chaotic scene with names such as Fie Fearne Se This Londen and Asa Pyrvien. It mentions a father, a court or public action, stamps, and various scattered terms like water, fees, and a wrap. The passage is garbled and lacks a clear cohesive event.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Brown Bay Tropic Farm and Tropical tourist area with mentions of a visitor, travel, and bookings through a government tourist area. Details are garbled, but references to a farm, tropical themes, and travel arrangements appear alongside a dated arrival at a location called Cliffe.
The Cairns area hosts a patriotic pageant with Girl Guides and civic leaders, including Mayor W A Collins and state officials. Attendees join a marching crowd, hear speeches urging unity for Empire goals, and witness performances by Atherton Meet Band.
The Trinity College of Music announced results from recent examinations. Notable successful candidates include Violet Olmest and Ray Noble in Senior Division, and Mary Croker and John Groveton in Intermediate, with various passes noted and instructors cited.
An unidentified report describes a municipal gathering with Lady guests, a morning tea at the Hotel Pacific, and a dinner hosted by the Mayor and aldermen. Attendees include Brigadier General Evan, Mrs. TA Graney, and local Red Cross branches, along with executive members and district volunteers. The event features floral arrangements, orchid presentation, and formal toasts amid seasonable decor and several speeches.
June 23 Atherton report details Governor Sir Leis Wilnon addressing workers concerns. The piece references trade union tension and efforts to preserve progress, with focus on the government’s stance and potential policy impact on employment and industry.
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