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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

4

Mourning on Port Wess death bed and wedding tale

May 18 Port Wess mourns a death bed, burial beside his wife, with a large community gathering. The groom, a local figure, is remembered for his early life in Mossman and service in the church, with the newlyweds later moving to Brisbane and Bundaberg for district improvements. The funeral featured a Masonic-ritual procession and a large family and community attendance, noting two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Momman Port Wess Se Wan Kate West Ventire C. Freeney J.enry Taylor Chatroman Blain oKane Mr. J. Fraternity Memre J. Joseman Port Douglas Loder Crrusas J. Mitchell

Meeting report from Qaewa falters and late resolutions

The text records a meeting where Qaewa falters to the meeting and names Les, Watkin, and Hussit. Resolutions for the annual conference were discussed and the president and delegates sent best wishes to Mis neon cn her inti Ulie ence at Brisbane. The event included mothers and sisters, a small flower posy, and plans for the June meeting.

Les- Names Watkin Hussit Mis Neon Brisbane The Falls Hosiemes

CWA Meeting Report and Social Notes

A brief CWA meeting is summarized with payment details and expressions of thanks. The record mentions attendees including Mrs. The Wuhcast, G. Ber, Mesdames Ormedie and Mann, Marjorie Mama, and May 1 events. The text notes a social program and a fictional romance excerpt titled Anive, with references to birthdays, financial matters, and a May event.

A. Moines Yell Mtn Wuhcast Mann Ea Marjorie Mama Guy

Bartle Frere School Card Evening Recap

A report from a school ward evening held last Wednesday night highlights prize winners in euchre and bridge. Attendees include Mr Maner, Mr Nielson, Mrs McGinty, and Mr Biggs, with Freniier chairing the event. Nearby, visitors from Maianda and Cairns are noted, along with travel and arrivals in Innisfail and Brisbane related to local families.

Bartle Frert Meg Maner Nielson Sry Ward Mrs McGinty Biggs Sredericks Tounseil Law Feushworth Beeston Ang Mitees Seta Betty Kennedy Dalby Mrett Staley South Queensland Ace

Noel M Ferguson Optometrist Appointment Notice

Noel M Ferguson optometrist is listed in a workplace notice. The readable portion shows a workshop or office context, a name, profession, and a placement on Spence Street with an unclear date or instruction. The fragment suggests an appointment or staffing note rather than a full event.

Flaor Fe Hughes & Laycock Glass & Mirror Merchante

Catholic Women’s Conference Honors Local CDA Leaders

The diocesan CDA president welcomed Bishop Mow Rev Thomas Canal and praised the Catholic women of Atherton and Blaine for readings and papers. Daltons and Dawneys received congratulations for two fine papers while Debel and Colleen entertained guests. Afternoon tea followed in the club rooms as attendees reflected on church work.

CDA Dy Shambrook Thomas Canal Romen Taslur Atverncan Daltos South Flapstone Blaine Lite Isa Mo Lennon Tin North Calta Cda Caltan J. Dowpiy Bichon Mesdames “Dalton Dawney Asherton Irk Debel Wise Colles

Rotary Club Of Atherton Meeting Report May Prospects

The Rotary Club of Atherton met with Notary Bert Allen presiding. Rotarian Eddie Jebreen spoke on Fear of Flight, Les Noller moved a vote of thanks, guest Jack Perry from Atherton attended, and Laurie Ward proposed the Kuching seat as the international arrangement. A visit to the club was planned for Wednesday.

Atherton Bert’ Allen Rotare Club Eddie Jebreen Pitty Les Noller Spencer Jack’ Perry Atherinn Gest Colles Kuching Laurie Ward

Mareeba Rodeo Committee Plans For State Fair

Mareeba notes report at a full meeting chaired by K A W Butler with members Meast Te Tartar A Hood and Power present. Mr Herring of ML Garnet promised to bring nine horses for the Queensland State event. A telephones project and refreshment booths were approved and a junior farmers program invited to the grounds. The Bore Band and two associations barbecue were approved to raise funds for new instruments.

Mareeba Rodeo Committee K A W. Butler Te Tartar A. Hood 4. Herring ML Garnet Erailabie Queensland Vic Marberg Sir Heering CREB Muresba Mareete Fuente Mareeb Ttmas Ead Runde

Community Orchestra Debut Promises Fresh Roles and Tour

Women’s Guilt served a tarty serene ACM IEEE event featuring Mesdames J Starabull Mille and Mrs CW 2 Martin amid child entertainment. The program listed prizes for young performers, solo violin work, and a plan to tour with houss collectinu as the ensemble prepares a North uall debut and a Catholic youth outreach during a spring schedule.

Acm Ieee Starabull Childrm Enkeriareedt Bey Geog Martin Frise Unger Fightar Pam Boy Huctieery Fins Michael Oreteyel Gyisie Heather Arderanstwer Nisch Tek Seymourigit Ruthswey Monney Gary Hemamnd Janice Bordujenti Papine Call Mesiner_Dale Deorkesoars W. Goren Bemdamee Tinie Ant A Leet Doyre Reynolds Saoust Joyce Carvone Earner Istrong Sora Solin Jessie Tuller Alice Teseing Viole Cefto Soaney Hye de Grant Ania Brisbane Brilliant Ag Tuserai Habitat Houss Colectinu Seversi Wee Eer Catholic Marie Andrews Marie Bela 9 Lin Jung Red Crore Hospital Ubrary Onanimovis Suy Mordarres Mytom

St Josephs CDA Meeting and Air Training Corps Visit

The St Josephs CDA monthly gathering was held at Josephs Hall Draper Street on Tuesday May 18 with Very Rev Father Wallace presiding and a long list of attendees including Mesdames Downey Matinder Loutis Turner Craibern McAbinter and O Malley among others. A party from the Air Training Corps and their wives visited the migrant centre luncheon at the Hotel Pacific near Lake Placid along with Air Vice Marshal Hewitt and Wedauchter JM and other officials. Plans for the next session include coordination with the Air Board and Interior Department officials to discuss equipment and ongoing programs.

St Jomphy CBA Tok Flace Juseph's “Hall Draper Peewee Wallace Mesdames Downey Matinder Loutis Turner Craibern McAbinter Trees Rer Bheile Waugh PO Malley Coughlin Mis Hamall O'Malley Jones McMlahan Ferry Agnch Fitzgerald and Erreere Air Training Corps Inspersen AEE Aad Wurters Migrant Centre Flotel Pacific Lake Placid Fir Air’ Board Air Vice

Garden Society notes and social dates at Atherton

The Atherton Garden Society held a May meeting with reports on tea aid tender readings and calendar events. Winners included Brown and Corliss with plans for upcoming exhibits, while members prepared flowers, crafts, and a social evening at Langtree’s for a family birthday celebration.

Atherton Amne Tn Society Her Shere Cing Mos Amd Han We Bharin Seauileil Geomwalle Sherrin Tran Hans Geerien Sapiasee Bre Brown Corliss Fioyan Vane-Tronial Eec Darcock Sid Estames Dundes James Metreat Borliewitura

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