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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1954

Page

6

Cairns Orchid Society Meeting Delivers Plant Show and Prizes

The Cairns Orchid Society held its monthly meeting with 301 members. New members were admitted as plants such as Den Bigiboum Ver Phainenoraia and Sumazietr Compacrum were examined. Prizes awarded included Be Bigiboum and Den Schroederlanum for lucky draws, plus a fine Fostidia species judged by Mr Marah and Mr St Cloud.

Catres “Orca "Socrets Peta Basil Brett Webrusey B. Gilmour Pew J Wilds Be Bigiboum Me Mitenin den. Schroeder-lanum W. Coutts Marah St Cloud En Herbarum Rte

Queen's land welcome tour for children prompts orderly parade

Historic plan describes child participants awaiting Her Majesty with spontaneous cheers and careful organization. Teachers and volunteers prepare safe spacing along the Royal route, with named schools and routing details to avoid confusion during the procession.

Fruit Eating Etiquette From A Historic Menu Card

The fragment describes a method for eating fruit by scooping with a spoon to remove seeds and skins, holding the fruit in the mouth with fingers to expose seeds, then placing the cleaned portion on the plate. It references cherry and pear imagery and discusses disposing of seeds and skins.

Royal visit truncated notes at Cairns informabeg

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a royal visit to Cairns with references to Queen Basten, a welcome ceremony at Parramatta Park, a presentation of a bouquet, and an address of welcome. The text is garbled but centers on a formal reception and child presentation at the wharf. The column ends with a prompt to answer at the foot of the column.

Cairns Basten Cenorah Parramatta Park Terete

Queen Elisabeth Visit Prompts Local Gatherings and Travel

Townsfolk and visitors from Georgetown Mareeba Cairns and Yorkeys celebrate the Queen's visit with a busy schedule of guests and receptions. Notables include Mr Graham Sescombe and Cr Rex fend Myc assembling crowds, while transport plans bring residents and relatives from Robin Hood station and surrounding areas to Cairns for the festivities. Ships and rail link discussions surface as officials anticipate royal appearances and related events in March.

Cain Patricia Marl Joplin Huoetels Mareste Gil Hosmmery Cairne Echeend Moremarr Frend John Clark Peles Bonnie Clark Robin Hood Sation Skimeer Willy Fron Georgetown Carma Jentay Calne Graham Sescombe George Mareeba Turner Porsayth Mr Steele Bina Els Itm Wittmann Catena Deh Hines Castor Senin Macheba Shire CT. Y Davies Davin Caras Tomers Eisabeth Uhey Bain Furuh Yorkey Dourlan Rex Hittex Duke of Cocanion

Formal Night at Officers Mess

A description of a formal night at the officers mess notes plans for a Saturday event during a weekend, including a reception and expected attendance. It mentions formal attire, a refreshment table, a ceremony with a song, and reception by invited guests. The president is identified as E. Williams with members entitled to attend.

Syatiation Tapeg Calran Bredmar Ceeerman Wien

Band Hall For Schools Band Plans Finishing Touches

A city band awaiting renovations plans a late August debut with practice starting mid July. Four playing members currently, the committee expects entries in minor and D grade sections at regional band contests. The band will perform at Parish Park Maypole dance entertainment for Her Majesty the Queen.

Sauly Eye Prudent Bester Australia Smaypole Danrers

Community Notices From Herberton Area Mar 7

Local columns list Mar 7 social visits and family events in Herberton and Rosetta Plains. Mr and Mrs Kine and Peter attend greetings, with Coppe and Crsw family members visiting relatives in Bris. Residents note weekend visits by Macken, Viewers, and Mulvina families, plus pastor and council member Kelley.

Bris Cata Mira Mths White Stan Kelley Mulgrave Shire Pdrmini Granive Wondeciner Carnefair Cairn Rye Magnette Taland Herberton Catrre Fred Tad Mins Mulfina Catrix Avendhoe Ant Mir Campbell Muiran Molderatt Ware Cairne

Lordon Bluff Elying Cot Lower Lordon Bluff Elyeixing

Fragmented and garbled OCR data referencing low power and thinner fabrications. Mentions a lymdes, sutharinie ested £308, and tensions with friction affecting siliclemcs. No cohesive event or clear entities to confirm.

Edmonton Girl Guides and Scouts COA Meeting Notes

The Edmonton branch of the Girl Guides and Scouts held a COA meeting on March 3 with many officers listed. Financials showed a credit balance of 230 13s to the bank and a funding fund of £338, discussions included a loan account, badge reminders, and the resignation of the secretary for health reasons. The president praised Dame Lee and announced future activities including a world conference. next meeting planned for the anniversary.

Edmonton Mar CWA McMaster J” Clark G Peulan Hardie D.armadie G. Mann Pyne E Boyd EB Oxbor Chiuzh Davey Johnstone Wart R. Petking Zlerentuer Filawer Tinane BBC Abe Whyte S. Samied Atte Belgium Linxenbows Finland Greece Italy Ehce Guiseste Wllanaahe Hela Mre Sea Gilling Brisbane Abel Demme Leake Saults

University for Africa Congo reaches Leopoldville area

Fragmented OCR note describes a university project in Belgian Congo near Leopoldville. Mentions dates, times, and distances with garbled phrases. Core idea centers on a planned university and attendance or schedule details despite OCR errors.

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