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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1954
Page
4
The report outlines divorce figures showing higher rates for men than women and notes many remarriages within the year. It cites adultery as a common cause, mentions children in a portion of cases, and provides percentages for wives and husbands with varying outcomes.
Mar 28 report from Mirani Shire Council notes Marian Weir project costs surpass £50,000. The chair urged defences on northern bank approaches and the weir area, damaged by the 1883 flood and recent flood events, with concrete works initially set at £10,000. Water flow threatens the structure as a deep scour develops at the site.
The article notes plans for a women’s luncheon in Brisbane tied to the Queen’s visit. It mentions Mrs Griffith as vice president and lists attendees including Mesdamer CahjiL Burton, Craig, Whareel, and Harding-Wil au. It covers CWA funding, branch efforts, and requests council approval to distribute funds and goods to children and families.
The note mentions the Anzac plan and a meeting to be held later to settle matters. Dee McGrait and Ben Paul are noted for clever mind reading acts, performed to entertain attendees. The text reflects a social gathering with informal remarks and entertainment.
A fragmentary report describes a past students camp at Sorcha Scene and Sierra Scene with Robb's monument as a backdrop. The text mentions prep for a fancy parade, lawn games, indoor bowling events, and a late night program involving Dre Cairne High School Past Students as well as Mr Jim Bruner and others supervising activities.
A social event honoring women workers was held with notes of gratitude to organizers and secretaries. The report lists attendees and staff movements including transfers, welcomes, and promotions among Cairns and surrounding towns, with attendees traveling from Brisbane, Mackay, and on the Tablelands.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions numbers 1638 and 1120 with unclear context. No clear persons or organizations are readable. The text appears to reference tabulations or ratings, but data is garbled and cannot be confidently interpreted into a concrete news item.
The Kuranda branch QCWA met in the rest room on Wednesday March. Present were Veivers, president, and members from Kensuree, Ezape, Icoch, Atvidson, Hogheen, Crohers, Meten, Altwros, Brthewar, Hilstscher secretary. The president welcomed two new members and noted apologies. Hughson accepted nomination for the state conference. A social afternoon featured bridge at Joseph's Fall. High score went to E Cronin. Tones Uden Donnie placed well.
A fragmented report notes approval by Justice Matthews of Queeneland Grand Lodge for a grand ceremony at St Johns Cathedral Brivece. The event, described as unique and celebratory, highlights royal connections and lodges, with references to Deity Breagnt and St John Gitta Tay.
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