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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1953
Page
6
March 2 Brisbane report on standardisation of women's wear sizes investigated by Australian Council of Retailers. Retailers Association president Paul Breen reports return from council meeting. Industry cites low woven coal orders and supply chain inconsistencies affecting manufacturers and retailers.
The meeting in Innisfail on March 3 to 4 examined Cardwell issues with speakers calling for stronger regional support. Castor outlined sugar industry needs and local infrastructure, urging improvements to roads and services in Silkwood, Kenedy, and nearby towns while stressing government funding and arbitration arrangements to aid North Queensland communities. Residents shared concerns on drought, shire finances, and the statewide political climate as Castor presented plans to bolster the district.
The Mareeba social graduation ceremony featured the medical superintendent presiding, with remarks on four years of study and plans for the graduate's future. Attendees included community figures, and celebrations crossed to church events, dances, and a forthcoming move to Brisbane for further life.
Local brief highlights social calls and travel plans spotted in a community column. Mentions include Mrs Marten, Mr Grosserth, and Mrs Bauld with notes about Adelaide, Brisbane, and a possible trip by rail. Casual references to daily routines fill the page.
London AP notes synthetic textiles will replace expensive satin and ermine for many robes at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on June 2 in Westminster Abbey. While the ceremony remains grand, lower grades of peers will use economy fabrics as part of a broader dress regulation and ceremonial adjustments.
The Malayan Government suspends rewards for information leading to the elimination of communists, effective March 1, with payouts scaled by government value rather than fixed sums. The Queen's fashion and abbey ball decorations are noted, including Hartnell’s materials choices and synthetic fabrics for ceremonial gowns and receptions.
The Cairns School held a presentation where two pupils Anne Patria Colams and John Wardawarih received bursaries valued at the cost of fees. The ceremony was attended by officials including Mr Abit, secretary, and deputy Mr Dal, with remarks on parental sacrifices for education.
Fragmented OCR describes a play or story titled Elephant Walk set in Colombo Ceylon, involving insults tied to caste and beauty, with references to figures like Rodiye and Ginhale and noting social backlash against women for appearance, while mentioning outsiders and actors in a colonial era context.
Readable cinema listings show showings across towns including Atherton Gordonvale Babinda Mareeba and Edmonton with titles such as Lohing Gy Rim Eve Reon Pasa Hfranstone and Belle Of Rimire. Major names include Fred Astaire and James in dated program entries.
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