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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
6
A fragmented 1951 radio timetable lists programs across slots from morning to late night, including news, weather, devotionals, music, kindergarten sessions, and various shows. It references multiple times and program titles in a dense OCR-like line. Strong entities appear as station-agnostic program names and times.
The readable text lists scattered numbers and phrases from May 25 1951 with references to segments like Snigmas 742 and 1290, various codes, and partial item names. It resembles an OCR fragment from a local page showing schedules, features, and notices without coherent narrative.
The Japoonvale CWA monthly meeting notes a busy agenda with apologies and attendees named. Events included a Brisbane conference delegate election, Jubilee procession decor, dance arrangements, Mother’s Day activities, Younger Set functions, a children’s sports event, and social program details across May.
Innisfail community gathers May 22 to honor the late staff and volunteers, with appreciation notes for A Archibald and others. The public notice lists names of secretaries, treasurers, and committee members thanked for their service and support during the year.
At a Cairns High School ceremony the Masonic Bursary worth 680 pounds was presented to Norma Joyce Reia by M W Sven representing the Grand Master of Queensland. Principal F T Milnes and others witnessed the event as Uren of Cairns spoke on education's value and warned of dwindling job prospects without continued schooling.
The Mirrie wins CWA Way held a May meeting in the WA rem room on Wednesday at 2 pm. Attendees included R Ward Krem, Do Chewe, Mra Graesesn, and others with an expense total of 90 pounds 35 shillings 17p. They approved April payments and planned a Mexican afternoon event for an early date.
A garbled report describes racing events and挂 mentions of horses and trotting competitions. It references EI8000 Ml and £4900 last year reont, with unnamed figures debating winnings and a Troiling precaro programme.
A brief social spotlight notes a gathering at the Adeause Sisanachip Coa venue. The piece highlights attendees and the evening’s tone as a local cultural snapshot with limited readable details.
A reception yesterday drew women from many societies with a focus on supporting the Red Cross. Attendees included prominent society figures such as W. J. Fulton, B. Greedy, Hatherley, A Farr, and R. Rea, among others. The event showcased broad charitable support and featured remarks on continued wartime relief efforts and community involvement.
Fragmentary report lists several passengers linked to an AMA flight and a disaster scene. Names include Cameron, Pearce, O Connor, Wiehowan, and Ogden with reporters Mackay Mews D Davidson and EB SteRue. Text is garbled, unclear dates or outcomes.
Sir William Arrol and Co. announces the retirement of Sir Allan Waddell after extensive travels in Australia and New Zealand. He praised Sydney Harbour Bridge work and noted impressions from the Swire Brin gs while visiting numerous sites. He and his wife plan to leave for the United Kingdom soon, with a departure on June 30.
London dealers tout new vehicles assembled from salvage parts. The write up notes kinship to mainstream models, claims lower prices, and promises warranties, while emphasizing reduced reliability and limited availability. Strong entities include London, tech firms, and various auto makers mentioned in fragmentary form.
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