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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1951

Page

6

Shortage of nurses hits hospital care in capitals

Readers learn that modern capitals boast new hospitals with wide wards and up-to-date equipment yet face a nurse shortage. While demand grows with new facilities and industrial training hubs, many young women abandon training or quit nursing for family duties. Training wards impose strict hours and confinement, sparking debate on discipline versus personal freedom.

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Bartle Frere social bids farewell to six members

A pleasant Bartle Frere hall afternoon hosted by the CWA to farewell six members. Guests received shoulder tokens on arrival while Mrs Tshinael sent an apology. Games, singing, and a vocal recital by Trembath and Rushworth brightened the gathering as President Finstworn spoke of the group’s logs. Other members listed attended or sent greetings. several families traveled from Cairns, Ingham, and Proserpine for the event and later visits.

Bartle Frere CWA Bl Ste Larson Mra Tshinael Rags Grace Trembath Sala Robyn Rushworth Finstworn Mackney Ofbery Prandonint Cairne Bre Rushworth Cairns G. Trembath Mire F Wilson Vinttora Toniatail Ron Chemey Wetra Kchemer Mise June Nielsen Fron Proserpine R. Chemey Greensland Srnney

Five Canadian nuns arrested in Guatemala trafficking case

Mar 18 report from Hong Kong states five Canadian nuns have been arrested in a Guatemala border incident. The nuns, connected to the Immaculate Conception order, face charges of evince and cruelty as they await transfer to the Canton Pere Diew court for trial.

Hong Kono Canton Guat Toho Pere Diew Cort

National Radio Listings for Tuesday and Wednesday March 10

Radio schedule details show numerous programs across the day including Bible readings, sacred music, children's programs, news, weather, and daily devotionals. Notable items mention Sacred Music, Women’s Magazine, School Broadcasts, Opera segments, and Evening Meditation across times on March 10 and March 1.

Ews Wester Ree Union Joan At Nowa Muse Lage Glee Club Sacred Muse Women's Magazine Mary Munin ABC

Ded lah Payment for a Trainee Nurse in 19th Century

A fragment from a historical notice describes stipends for nurse trainees living in hospital accommodation. It notes weekly board costs, living allowances, and the need to save for future expenses. The incomplete text hints at wages, supervision, and administrative support for a few trainee nurses.

Fedirie Chen Nuriea Reep Willy de Soalerd Ile

Coe todas erect ron cytheres as Julnlam blch

The fragmentary text provides no clear named persons organizations places dates or events. It reads as garbled OCR and lacks identifiable action or outcome to summarize factually.

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Tu Che Local Spotlight on Women’s Guild Bridge Night

A local Women’s Guild meeting at St Jobes Church Hall on March 2 featured euchre and a bridge game with cake stalls. Prizes were awarded for the highest score and a hidden number. New officers were elected with Mrs Busby as president and Mr Harvey treasurer.

Tha Mambery Wad Women's Guild Eld Afarncon St. Jobe Lakeatrest Om Fray Masdemes W. KE Olley TC. Wagar G. Poulson Mra Gatenby Masdames Jenkins A. Scott BR Mackancoin BK. Rimrose D. Thamaon Willimelt H. No Pet R. Clarke G. Jenninns A. Chong A. Desb F Ratellite A’ Oll J. Severin Mikes CW Mi Marin J. Boweny F Govacevich Dean Soaith Cummings W. Inet Mi Lan A Price L. Grimiba Tee Donaldson Wood T. A. Melvin C. O'Gorman Bradford Bhinroe Byrnes Rawthorn T. Ogullivan L. Schofield N. McIntyre Mareh Rev. C. Coppi E. Winkworth W. Morgan AG. Baily Stokes CH Tansley J. Crowther L. Harvey AR Dawnon Me Busby E Brown TH Parry W. Peirce Mire Wo Morean

Draper Street Ladien Guild Holds First Meeting

The Draper Street Ladien Guild held its first meeting on a Friday in March at 2:30 pm led by Rev. G Philips. Members present included Mesdamen Allock Nichol Ingram Scott Leet Luck Dan felts BicKay Barnes Barnes McLean Henderson Candlish Bot Trell Mini Savage with apologies from Pane Rona and Glangow. Rev. Phillipson welcomed new members Mrs Sevag and Mise Adcock and several others. Plans were made for a May show a Christmas fete and Armist Day events. Officers named included President Mr Leek Vice President Mara Secretary Breaster Mrs Inaram Correspondent Mrs Bottrell representative Mrs Nicholls quarterly meeting rep Mrs Scott. Rev Phillipson left, and Mrs Phillipson received a welcome spray. tea service followed with gifts and thanks to hosts Mrs Bowtrell and Miss Savace.

Draper Street Ladien Guild For the Fear G. Phiilips Glangow Phillipson Sevag Mise Adcock Weclate Mesdameg Wilkon Smith Aminnia Meadsimen Tarek McKay Wilson Wil Wals Tuck Phillis Ana Ostimentore Bowtrell Savace

NS State Conference Chiefs Meeting Proceedings

The text records a chaotic Norfolk era meeting with apologies from several members including Mesdarmes, Drews, and Mrs O Sullivan. Mrs Dineucson chaired, with officers Foul, Small, and Dineucson noted. The group discussed support for the upcoming year, side plans for a tail, and a MUCK shop while planning a later ball and an afternoon session.

Thurdday OrBullivan Hull Drewe

Aquatic Dance Night Promises Oddities and Local Acts

A fragmented notice describes an aquatic dance event at Palais with March 12 scheduling. The Hanno Football Club hosts a dance with Nile Lights, a novelty act, and performances by Mise Mio Renvie and Comelia. Several names appear in garbled form as participants and attendees, with no clear outcomes.

Panis Hanno Football Cub Nile Lites Uribew Omalls Rak Bad Monte Eerie Mise Mio Renvie Mema Comelia Romerson Berdelor Mat Parson Jonette Chabait

Cairns CW A members meet in Jubilee year notes

A Cairns CWA meeting lists attending officers and members, notes Yorkeys Knob cottage booking for country members, and outlines lounge alterations and committee plans. The Jubilee year marks efforts to recruit friends, with hostesses and upcoming events detailed.

Plane passengers travel to Cairns and Rockhampton by ANA

Migrant notice reports that ANA flight yesterday carried passengers from Cooktown to Townsville and Brisbane with stops at Rockhampton and Cairns. Names include Mra Williamson Mra Correy and Messrs Reid Wordsworth Stapleton and others. Passengers from Mackay and Townsville, Richards and Edwards listed among those aboard.

Estarday Fort Sydney Mra M. Williamson Setare Ware Cangride DM Foley Brisbane W. Wilson Mise E- Correy Ie Townaville Messrs. W. Reid Wordsworth M. M. Stapleton Ada Cooktown Wera McMeatet L. Roy Prom Mackay Meesrs T Kanak Landis Mgmarry Ewe Yakine v Richard US Bouen Pauoengers Cairne Ana Fine

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