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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
6
The Mosman Cane Fest and Disease Control Board re elected Mr. 3d Wo Tees as man. The committee approved grants and applications including a 20 increase of 10 38 for fencing, with a view to riverine area expansion. The chairman will press the Bureau to introduce SJ4 in the early quarter.
Readable text records school ceremonies including flag presentations at Monsman State Rural School and Rocks Point School with parent attendance. Mentions speeches by teachers and local officials, Jubilee Day activities, financial statements, and community notices plus a surprise birthday party at the Wowe residence with local gatherings and travel notes throughout the district.
Ravenshow Ravensho parish reports April figures for Treasury Transport and Agriculture and Stock with totals including timber posts and butter. The section notes a baby show next month and lists goods donated to Allway Station along with receipts and passenger counts.
The Evelyn Table Land Dairy Cooperative reports a continued April decline in supplies as seasonal conditions and approaching colder weather reduce production. Forecasters expect a further drop into May, with a deferred payment to dairymen boosting receipts. Sunday events, including local sports and entertainment, drew a large crowd and proved financially successful, featuring prize shows and dances run by Stenenouse Bron and others.
A garbled May Mother's Day event is described with references to a community gathering and decorative elements at a parent ranch. The text also lists passengers and travelers departing south by air and rail, mentioning Brisbane, Melbourne, and Hacket, with names like Mr B Cogle and Jemin Beek among others.
Matics Tobant of Hambledon appointed vice president of the Cairne District Cane Growers Executive. Wo W Thomson recently returned from Brutbane with wife-to-be Lois White. wedding at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church set for 3 pm Saturday. Waseell of Brisbane and sister Mia Prideaux travel to Coen by plane.
A scrambled Washington Post article defends its editorials dated May 14 with references to Austria, New Zealand, Ethiopia, and Thal regions. The disjointed text mentions international attention and potential responses, showing uneven recovery of the intended coverage.
A May program at the Deconvert Baldo theater featured a lively variety show with youth artists, a string of musical items, and a sunlit salon performance. The event showcased opportunities for children and a chorus of songs, violin pieces, and vocal numbers amid a large audience and community support.
A fragmented listing shows multiple programs across times and topics including readings from the Bible, devotional segments, music hours, live performances, and talk shows. Entries reference various hosts and programs like Mother of Par amenia, Country Hour, and Evening Meditation, with numerous times and miscellaneous program notes.
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