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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1953
Page
7
Thelma Altes MacDonald third daughter of Mr and Mrs J A MacDonald of Whitehaven is wed. The notice records the couple and family details in a brief society item from the era.
Fragmented account covers a royal wedding and coronation attire. Descriptions include gowns, robes, and garments for the bride and notable family members, with references to coronation robes of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, alterations, and ceremonial garb for attendees.
The Rotary Club of Tully met with President Cen Castrisos presiding. Mac McCarthy chosen as internationalist. officer slate discussed and a £130 cheque presented to support the Scout building and library funds. A committee was set to back the Pogots fruit appeal for crippled children's homes and hospitals.
The article reports on a controversial plan at Machan's Beach involving patients and a scheme for private wards and funding. It details deposits, bed spaces, and payments, with officials, health authorities, and local hospital boards debating costs and the impact on patients and staff during a period of transition.
The Tully Hospitals Board met on March 23 to discuss finances and the drying board. A. Jetter of apology came from the medical superintendent. The board approved a concrete enclosure, drying cabinet, and appointed Mrs. Campbell as matron. Medical reports show 27 patients in hospital January 3, 7 deaths February 28, 77 remaining at home. Average daily attendance 247, surgeries 31, telegraph tests 12, seven births.
Preparations for the Cairns North Queensland Festival advance with preliminary sessions at the Palace Theatre. The Choral Society notes ensemble spirit, two final numbers rehearsed, a trophy for the ladies chorus, and a memorandum to forward the commemorative memoir. A charity drive week supported by the ladies committee boosts funds for the festival. Final rehearsal scheduled at the Hibernian Hall followed by evening sessions.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered radio program names and times including National Radio, Breakfast Session, Country Hour, and weather. Readable items include references to host or program segments like The Country Hour and News Commentary though many words are garbled.
A fragmented record lists radio and TV programs in Australia, including News, Essential Services, Breakfast Sessions, sports segments, and concerts. It notes a Town and Country Magazine, youth orchestral concert, and various local club gatherings, with mentions of speakers, attendees, and planned future events across Brisbane and Toowomba regions, reflecting a bustling cultural schedule and community notices.
An odd jumble of wartime and local items mentions a train detour for Rockhempico Dulls, various public notices, and municipal planning. It cites a church hall event on March 25, a Royal Yacht charity item, and a list of donors. Also described are Main Roads load restrictions for the wet season and fire damage to a building in Corbonvale with firefighter injuries.
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