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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
5
The Social column notes Mr and Mrs E Cumin of Townsville and Ms B Rose of Townsville plan to travel by ARS on Wednesday to visit their father, the Coen postmaster, as part of a social reporting segment.
The Cairns area hosts a variety of social events with bridge games, aquatic club dances, and church campaigns. Mrs T Srulivanan wins a high score in a bridge session while social dances feature performers like Mr Fallon and Bill Ward. The Aquatic Club holds a fundraiser with prizes, and the Baptists promote a campaign to reach outback communities alongside Rev Wilbur Pletcher. St Josephs Monthly Meeting notes list officers and attendees with apologies and new member welcome.
An advert touts a skin cream claimed to turn back time by removing signs of age. It credits a Paris London Hollywood specialist and promises long lasting effects, with bold claims of youthful appearance and extensive input from beauty experts.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions Creme Charmosan and names Rachel Satori Pech Sum Toms with uncertain context. No clear event or outcome readable.
Representatives of Queensland women arrive in Charters Towers for the 38th annual conference of the Country Women’s Association. Delegates, branch members, and visitors fill hotels and residences as the event opens with introductions and early sessions on international questions.
The report references a suspended return to the University of Arizona from Spain with mentions of a cameo role. It cites comments attributed to Gartner about the Spanish bullfight and a claim Cabre did not cramp the speaker’s style. Additional, unclear fragments touch on a film project in Spain and remarks about timing and tolerance.
Fragmented report notes a Hollywood style premiere for Twelve O Clock High in Canberra on a Friday with invitations extended to diplomatic and political leaders. The piece lists guests and attendees with numerous names, detailing arrivals and expected attendees for a fashionable event amid a literary run and international connections.
Reverend Jarratt officiated at a very wet wedding at the Olivine Mytanws venue as the couple exchanged vows. The reception followed at the RTL hall with guests toasting the newlyweds. The bride wore a grey blue crêpe gown with white accessories and was praised by attendants.
The Berberson Association met on Tuesday with members including J. Kelly A. G. Gane J. Boyle and Dan. The meeting adopted a resolution to forward a note of appreciation to Mareeba Merry Council for its support and flora for this annunciation. It was resolved Mr HR Bird and Mr Gobey attend the meeting called to add to the facilities and protect the river cram.
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