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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
7
The Cairns Catholic Diocesan Association branch held its annual meeting with reports from president Mrs. Bhatbepoy and various officers. Attendees from Edmonton Gordonsvale and St Josephs heard financial statements and praise for ongoing charity, ambulance fund, and school support while noting cross‑branch collaboration and future aims.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a sequence of plays and film offerings at Rex and Flam theatres. It mentions a nuclear science themed program, a variety act lineup including Perfect Biranagers with Rab rt Donat and Debor rab Ber, and a feature at Flam Theatre titled The O night. Also referenced is a naval subplot involving Cathie and a hold by Pred Harney in a Rex Theatre program of varied acts.
An old time carnival evening promises multicoloured steamers and festive dances. The program includes progressive dances Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot, with Peck's Band in attendance for an aquatic carnival Saturday night.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a box plan and a fashion feature titled Spotlight vs Fashion. Mentions De 15, Cairns, and a Mrs W A Globe. Text is incomplete and unclear but indicates a staged display or agency planning scenario.
Folly and music planned for a local event with free gifts and sociable activities. Reportedly includes notes on divorce discussion and community figures with mentions of local offices, society groups, and parish representatives.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and positions: Mr Can, vice president, Meadsimes A. D, Atamyrook, H Purcell, P Baan and Caterhan connected to a theater. Mentions Parrinkies and Mr. de Bar as editors. Unclear context or event details.
The column discusses animal life and plants in North Queensland including a brown awake group reptile, a warning note about a death-dealing creature, and observations of the fragrant orchid in bloom across the region. It notes variations of local orchids, garden cultivation tips, and mentions the tea tree habitat and cultivation methods.
Fragmented report from Townsville and surrounding areas outlines travel, social visits, and residents. Mentions Miss M Gorman, Mrs V Bincy, Sub-M Inspector Gannon, and Mr Arthur Rookwood among attendees. Includes ANA plane movements, holidays, and a birthday gathering with multiple Rookwood family members.
In a garbled scene, a man pressures Maisie for marriage while offering a small gift, a bottle of Charmosan hand lotion, claiming diamonds and lands go together. Maisie hints at jumping to conclusions but agrees to use the lotion, noting envy of her hands.
A vintage ad promotes a liquid hand cream described as non sticky and non greasy. It claims the cream keeps hands salt pale white and smooth and urges year round use. The listing notes a big bottle priced at 2 and a small bottle at 2, with availability at al chemiets and stores.
Keith Hamund Arnold, aged 34, was committed for trial on a charge of murdering his three children Erica Arnold Veronica Arnold and Edmund Arnold at their Harstvime home on August 25. The coroner found the children died from wounds maliciously inflicted by Arnold. He appeared in court after attempting to cut his own throat. His wife gave evidence at the inquest. Police said a fourth child received 20 stitches after being attacked that morning.
Fragmented text reports Britain sourcing fruit from South Africa amid shortages. It mentions plans to import unusual amounts, with figures suggesting over a thousand tons of certain commodities and rising costs. The notice hints at economic strain and international trade tensions affecting prices.
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