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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1952
Page
7
A fragmented report notes the World Tobacco Organisation stage three meeting in Istanbul to plan activities. A prior Rome session excluded mutual problems. A World Tobacco Congress proposed for Amsterdam in September 1901 aimed to bind non participant nations and form an interim committee for the WTO.
Yun Beburra representatives attend the national executive meeting of the CWA at Farral Allie Amor. Residents plan duties and celebrations with Daine Caron and Daphne, while others return from Mossinag and Cairns areas. The Loyal Lodge and Younger Set events feature dances, speeches, and flowers, with notices of officers, hospitality, and forthcoming visits to Gordonvale and Innisfail.
A reader recounts scarce meat and other foods, noting unavailability and rationing. Descriptions cover family budgeting, woman led demonstrations, and a household adapting with limited supplies. Observations mix personal experience with broader wartime hardship and community coping.
Dorothy Roe profiles a New York woman who hid a half face birthmark with waterproof makeup, becoming a symbol of feminine success. Her system boosted confidence and inspired thousands, while she worked with plastic surgeons and WWI era campaigns to help others apply cosmetics.
Glorious spring weather enhanced Thursday October 46 as Miss Mirel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Son, wed Mr George Fox Barrin g at Methodial Church Yungaburra. Bride wore bridal satin with lace yoke and long train. bouquet of white gladioli and pink hydrangea. Attendants wore mauve and green silk organza. bridesmaids in organza gowns. guests included Mrs J Lloyd and Miss Margaret Borresen. Reception attended by relatives. details note ill health keeping some guests away.
A Cairns branch appeals for Christmas support for pensioners in Australia and New Zealand. A vote discussed free membership limits, with Mrs McCluskey and Mrs Wallmuley noting finances. The branch plans to write again to Mrs Waterasey to push the issue, citing an estimated 500 pensioners in the region.
Random radio and music program scraps from a 1948 listing include English broadcasts, variety shows, sports items, and concert references. Names, times, and station cues are jumbled. readable entries note music segments, cricket, racing, fitness concerts, and a feature about the Tropics.
El Arish gymkhana on November 1 raised about £140 with takings around £22. Winners included Bull raing IC Williams, Spud Murphy, F Maran, and others. Music by Warder's band, T Largo as MC. A ranch competition belle was won by Beryl Adams. Adult inhaler use details noted in error.
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