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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
6
Archibald Livingstone Smith died at Alberta Hospital and was interred in Mareeba. He was 71, followed mining, and leaves a widow in Mareeba and a grown family. Rev Campbell officiated at the church service and graveside rites.
A funeral was held Sunday for Alan Blackmore of the timber district who served the community for many years. He was connected with the Presbyterian church and known as a longtime resident in the area.
At a late April meeting of the Hamble von Cane Pest and Divanaga Board the technical inspector reported that the cane leaf scald disease position appeared very favorable with most walls showing signs of recovery after years of outbreak. The report noted dry weather aided by widespread control efforts, weather and pest campaigns, and the use of hexachlor and other insecticides reduced damage. Farmers were urged to continue systematic pest control. rat poisoning campaigns were ongoing. financial notes showed accounts balance figures and expenditure.
Innisfail records show heavy showers with three storms bringing significant rainfall in April. Totals indicate three inches and 38 points of rainfall over the period, with estimates of up to four inches in some gauges as the tropical season progresses.
A New Yorkbased film company plans an immense promotion for its colossal production. Beyond newspaper and magazine ads the campaign includes display items, promotions, and hundreds of stunts designed to ensure readers hear of and see the film, with a sevenmilliondollar budget cited in coverage.
A garbled OCR passage describes a bread wrapper ad campaign featuring a photo of a loaf with a band and a sticker. It mentions use of a mother and child image, appeals to demand, and notes advertising staff preparing copy for a magazine feature with references to motion pictures and TV.
The monthly meeting of the Age Hill Church of England Women's Guild was held on April 28. The church ballot produced limited success, with Anzac Day arrangements noted. Additional actions included Mali at Edge Hall State School polling day and plans for a party toward the end of May.
The president welcomed members including Mrs T Mehrens and Miss Friend. Reports noted Mesdames Mul and Friend returning to Collectors for upcoming events, with good work observed and final supper arrangements discussed.
A mid century social gathering at the Younger Set dance drew many prominent names including Mey Les BurUu and de Tear letter Se aoe cuayed Fasepacre. Attendees listed include Mr. Jen jeipe, HL Asinsua, Towne Sule, Atep, Misa Tor petgagea, and numerous others. Guests traveled from Bracune Sees A to Townsville Mes ne Wales G. Seaman, with plane arrivals noted and a sense of concluding the social season.
In Grai a local ERIE race story appears with the crash as a fatal incident. The record notes a driver named Tuyena and mentions Adeum in a terse report. The fragmentary text preserves the event while avoiding graphic detail.
Mareeba April 28 Presbyterians Women’s Guild hosted a successful afternoon featuring a mat parade and varied musical numbers. Awards honored hats and bonnets, with thanks to exhibitors and helpers. praise for performers and organizers marked the community gathering.
Fragments read as a clipped note about a Saturday event at Rae Akwt in Tan Ape. Details are sparse and unclear, with no full names, dates, or concrete actions available for a complete summary.
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