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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
6
A 1952-53 survey warns the United Kingdom must restore balance with the sterling area and outside world as the chief banker. Foreword notes risks of port and food shortages, unemployment, and destitution without sacrifice. Exports must rise significantly while import controls and overseas earnings constraints limit overall growth.
CDA held a Wednesday meeting on May 6 with presiding Coughlin and new member Mrs Crathern receiving apologies. The treasurer Mrs McAlisge read Augustine's garden balance sheet. Brother Jarlath welcomed by Gildas absent. thanks given to members for their hard work and plans noted to aid the Sisters of Mercy and arrange the Vicar General.
A damaged excerpt notes recruiting and wage concerns across textiles and aviation. It mentions Royal Order impacts, dance programme staffing, and extra workers to meet rising demand amid economic strain. The text remains fragmentary but signals broad industrial hiring and funding pressures.
The fragment notes couples and travelers linked to Cairns and Brantthorpe. AmeEM Coeerie Mr and Mrs F Clarke finish a honeymoon on the Manunda round trip. Mr J Evans greets them as Brishene plans a visit by Mr and Mrs J Purvey before south holidays. Mrs Joyee Atkinson returns from an outing with friends, with others in Cairns and a farewell party held for Mr Le.
In the afternoon at St Joseph's Draper a party included Lesina Davies E Youts E M Lockyw B W Purcell Brisbane D Croth ars Denny N Braithwaite A Voong G Smith A Maundar M Munro M M Crow son Raye Foley R Me a iy O Conn Archer Fant Miss Tait A death occurs for Mrs Neam who had worked for the D A Neam states she contacted friends but left due to her husband's illness.
A fragmented survey shows 40 percent of viewers entertained more while 63 percent reduced visits to friends and theatre attendance. Forty two percent read less than before and 30 percent cut hobby time. Night programs kept children at home though adults kept similar bed times. six hours weekly viewership for TV vs four hours for parents.
A garbled 1961 festival item notes world Scout badges on display during a Proms event. The fragment mentions two copies or references at a venue or event likely naming Scouts and organizers, but details remain unclear.
A fragmented listing of radio programs with times and show titles across essential services music readings breakfast sessions Bible daily devotional and various music blocks. Includes Weather and River Heights hours and several named programs such as Village Glee Club News Review and Paul Badura Skoda recital.
A garbled list of broadcast times and program names appears, including News Essential ings from the Bila, Sacred Music, Women’s Session, School Broadcast and Country Hour. The piece reads like a station clock of assorted programs and durations with scattered monetary signs and misread titles.
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