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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1950
Page
7
Atherton residents gather for social events and family visits as locals travel from Brisbane, Cairns, and Melbourne. The column lists guests at homes, school vacations, golfers at tournaments, and planned moves including Mrs Hewheaford, Miss Grace On, and families visiting relatives.
A damaged report describes a Felday party with speakers including Bourke and Mase Tig Ca Pusher presenting Pat with a ribbon gift. Guests drank sherry, a dainty tea, and friends offered good wishes to the couple. Activities included games, singing, dances, and demonstrations by local clubs and fitness groups.
June 21 Atherton Alberton QATB meeting reported at last night session. Deputy chairman J F Poresl presented superintendent secretary Be Pemba 21 and discussed quiet canyon issue. Board confirmed county tax details and May profit figure of £4 1 0.
A historic note records donations from a local youth club and a benevolent society. It mentions sports participants, a May payment plan, and acknowledgments to individuals for gifts and support. The piece lists sums received, with references to dinners and social functions conducted by committees.
A local notice reports a baptism at the Central Church tomorrow morning. An evening service precedes with a congregational song and violin prelude at the Progress Hall, followed by a communion in Bartville.
Rev D A Galvin Thomas M A visiting this charge in connection with the New Life Movement will preach at the morning and evening services. A bus will leave Boce Hill at Oslock next Sunday evening and return after the event. The town notes eligible for membership are discussed.
Rev W Fletcher will preach at both services in the Central Church and also lead the evening service at Anderson Street Church. Rev Carroll L Th will conduct Burgalow meeting on Thursday evening at 7 48 in Central Church. Reverends unite for the gathering.
On Tuesday evening, June 27, at 1:30 pm the Gordonvale Presbyterian Church will host a gathering with Rev. Cale and Rev. Calvin Thomas of the Presbytery of Toensville. Thomas and Mrs Thomas will stay in Gordonvale through Thursday before continuing to Calima.
An evening gathering in Clare Street Tabernacle features a speaker, a memorial for the deceased Lord Death, and a service including a hymn and prayer. A youth meeting is planned and an open air prayer night will follow at Friends’ Corner at 7:15.
Mr and Mrs Wine Atherion announce the death of their daughter-in-law Jean Lindsay Frey wife of their son Lindsay Frey. Jean, born in Gympie, was the youngest child of Mira Priddy and the late Toon Frey. She was connected to Commercial Bank in Carns and currently residing in Bound Brabens.
Acint Platera Lyons and other former pupils presented a three hour program on the Lyons Opera stage. The group learned roles by braille and practiced a careful singer movement before the show, showcasing their talents to an audience.
Crossword item shows a fragmented clue set for a weekly puzzle. Readable letters suggest an across entry about a sport ball and a court term. Missing letters hinder full solution but indicate a standard puzzle page segment.
Mr and Mrs Baden of Cairns plan a trip aboard a plane described in local notes. The Baden name appears with reference to the Bank of New South Wales and mentions of Mr and Mrs Cole and Mr Smith in a short community notice.
The monthly Central Methodist Ladies' Guild meeting was held in the school hall on Wednesday June 3 at 2 46 pm. Present were Rev G T A Phillipson, James Phillipson, bow wad fete i Aumuel with 3 bodies of the Gmnch assisting, Wik mind oc Red rom Liteary helpers for Festessen for the July meeting will be Mire Ryan and Miss Punchara.
The article details passengers who departed on an AWA flight to the south and an ANA flight after arrival. Names include Mr and Mrs Smith, Taylor, Newby, Mason, Homan, Curry, and others, with destinations and associated towns or roles mentioned. It records several individuals such as Pamengers, Hansen, Porter, Saunders, and Captain Cain among the listed travelers.
Letter to the Editor reports an incident on the road to Mareeba near Mareeba with claims of vehicle or road damage and misaddressed timing. The Atherton Shire Council chair condemns improper use of the road and notes repairs and safety measures while a local official cites prior wear and plan for better guard rails.
The Wo young Brisbane artist Don Sewen ghd Quentin Hole organized an art show at the ASSATLA clubseater day. It featured about 27 watercolors with one panoramic view of Gladstone Harbour by Don Cowen. Works ranged from seascapes to mountains and mangroves, with notable pieces Quiet Anchorage Backwater and Light and Shadow highlighting sun reflections and texture.
A truncated report references a water supply project during the reign of Emperor Trajan. The legible text hints at a public work with possible civic or religious context but leaves most specifics unreadable.
Dr Wellington Ragland delivers a sermon on sanctity of labour urging that work should be guided by inspiration from God. He notes not all are called to fame, highlights the value of ordinary tasks, and urges training inclinations to serve community while keeping joy and discipline in daily toil.
The Cates Adult Education Centre plans two experimental activities this month. A public talk on adult education progress and a follow up session to discuss new courses. Members push for practical programs and continued community engagement.
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