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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR mentions Holmes exhibition in London, May 2b, with scattered notes on deaths, scores, and names blurred. The text references Victorian era themes, broadcasts, and a panel of speakers, but specifics remain unreadable.
A fragmentary recounting of Conan Doyle canon and fan dramatizations portrays Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as living figures in modern culture. The piece notes renewed interest, scholarly debate, and a fictional confrontation with literary rivals, highlighting reverence for the detective duo.
The report describes extended mining activity near Molloy with many miners at ML Car and Wind sites. It notes delays, transport by ballast trains, and expected output changes along with social notices of community visits and local gatherings.
The Ravenshoe QATS branch met May 13 chaired by J B MsEiminney with attendees F S U Neaie BF Saige W Coliem CF Comper J Arm Seid A Skarrot and W Payne. Discussions covered annual reports, ambulance arrangements, driver policies, and a proposed ambulance ball in August, plus Red Cross and Red Crows activities. The Ravenshoe RSL branch met May 17 with president Wotafcesill and secretary J Armfield, approving use of Mar geal Park for August events, noting financials and thanks to Anzac Day contributors.
A Rotary gathering at Atherton on Friday evening honored Queensland Governor Sir Iche Lavarsck and Lady Eacar with attendance by local Rotary members and official party. The event included a Rotary Sail, chairs for Mrs Wadley and others, and a long list of attendees from Atherton Shire and surrounding towns, with conversations noting transport by air from Townsville to Cairns and passengers from Sydney to Melbourne arriving by plane.
Fragmentary notes from St Josephs CDA monthly meeting list attendees and roles. Names such as Father Wal, Brammer, Taney, Missy Buse, Martin, Lynch, and others appear with unclear positions. Mentions planning for next event and community activities with limited legible details.
May 12 in St Marys Cooktown joined Cornelius Leacy and Sire Walsh in a Roman Catholic ceremony conducted by Father Legeeh. The bride wore a light gown and was attended by Miss Anne Ruth with Senior Sir Grimm as witnesses. After the ceremony the couple were seen at a private lounge before proceeding to Woolworth.
A local wedding report from Cairne describes the marriage of Doro Kathleen onislaughter to Rovert Bremerr sidest, held at Se Andrews Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a pale blue dress with diamanté detailing, carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue hydrangea, and exchanged vows with a note of family presence and a reception at Barbone Road Ball.
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