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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
4
A fragmentary satirical scene depicts a British household in the stage drift of a radio era. Characters bicker over a noisy outside commotion as domestic life clashes with evolving media and gender roles.
A fragmented Arts page notes Tropical Thastre presenting Sune Boulevard and Bagdad with Maureda OHare and others. Madam Butterfly draws crowds as the state opera tour includes May 22 at Showgrouse Pavilion Atherton with Moule and Marylou Mathison in key roles. Donald Smith directs.
A clipped social page records Mrs C Services staying with Mrs A Simiale for an upcoming event, and Mr sed urs Sk attending. Mentions of Miss Claudette Cape, Catrne, and travel plans to join the RAAF training centre in Melbourne. Afternoon entertainments include Mrs B Murtha, Mrs C Bolton, Mrs Scott, Mrs A Bersant, and a tea at the Robe Inn. Mrs Ferguson arrives on Kanimbla for a north holiday and a Tablelands tour, with visits to Townsville and Rockhampton connections. Banings, son of Mrs W A Gibbs, has returned to London to begin a new play, while Mrs Gibbs stays busy collecting musical scores and planning Cairns visits.
The Dumbalak branch of the CWA held its April meeting led by President Mrs Henson. Hyte Faichnes Cattarosa Brich Mildren and De Lacey served as officers with Mrs McRaught as secretary. New member welcomed. Apologies from Hasansien Bell Short and Robinson. Financial report showed a cash balance of 1 189 in the general account and 115216 8 in the building fund. It was decided to write a welcome letter to newcomers to Fala dit.
Fragmentary radio listing notes programs and times across departments, names audiences, and venues. It mentions News Essential Services Mum and various segments with musical and weather items plus a housewife feature referencing Len. Strong entities include radio terms and dated numeric codes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a St. John’s Guild meeting with mentions of prize winners Mrs Quinliven Mrs Nebmer and Mrs Clift. The text is garbled but hints at final arrangements for an event on Thursday and gifts.
For sale reconditioned Kelvinator refrigerators with sealed units in white and different models. Prices include £95 for sealed units and other items listed with open motor or conversion notes. Additional machinery or parts described in terse catalog style.
A frayed report notes renewed apologies and welcomes for new members Mrs Parker attends a state conference and Handicraft Show events. Madame Seaton dispatches a Women’s Institute in England. An adult education address and questions follow led by an organizer from the Board.
Gordonvale residents may consult a qualified chiropodian to be suting Gardonvate on Wednesday May 28. Appointment by phone at Gor donate 19.
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