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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 15, 1946

Page

8

Queens Ball Opens New Hall at Yun Gaburra with Regal Dress

In Kulare Hall last Saturday the Yun Gaburra sub branch of the ASSAILA hosted a queens ball after a heavy day and storm. Queens and deputies arrived in jeweled outfits with flowers and shoulder sprays. The new hall at Yungaburra, built by Mr G Andrews, features a 170 by 38 foot main dancing room, a long supper room, a kitchen, and a baby sleep area, while decorations and a lavish supper were organized by the Women’s Auxiliary.

Kairi Kulare Yungeburra Assaila Mea G Andrews O Brien Yungaburre Yungaburra H Eught Andrews Women's Atherton League Joan Long Herberton Joan Anderson Millan Millan Edna Wakely Ravenshoe Betty Lockyear Mt Garner Joyce Cook Mareeba Tilse Malanda Doreen Goodman Robina Bobbie) Murphy Mes A. Wilcox June Johnson Newman Utara G. Adrews

Iceland War Tour by Royal Air Force Veteran

A veteran recounts arrival and first impressions in Iceland during WWII. He describes Reykjavik’s modern airport, weather chaos during takeoff, and the mix of locals and Allied service members. He notes Icelandic portrayal of Germans and Britons, postwar attitudes, and the island’s sparse resources before tourism.

Ethcorea Wien Feyelarie Iceland Rex North Atlantic Te Interine Toreye Reykjavik Meskes Field Slongside Tex Mea 1 Anson Warton Acros New Zealand Wnward Iat Ireland Bruna Fea

Mexico tightens grip on radio active metals policy

President Avila Camacho announces continued state oversight of radioactive metals and details strict controls to ensure safety and compliance while keeping production under national supervision. The move signals broader government supervision of critical materials and international trade implications.

Mexico City Prem Avila Camacho Mexico

Gala Carnival at Lake Barrine

A Sunday swimming carnival at Lake Barrine drew 300plus spectators with Edna Sherrin crowned queen. Neal Lee Long led a strong field, winning the senior 100 yards and 100 yards medley, while Ted Egan dominated the 66 yards backstroke and other events across age divisions.

Barrine Atherton Edna Sherrin Neal Lee Long Ted Egan T. Cook Istor Bays Ken’ Andrews Misa Byrne Uniorgirlay Laney Jemex Victorien Beauita T. Egan T.olte L. Wellington N. Lee Long M. Grifithe D. Wolfe A. Weatherburn T. Gun N Lee Long Wolfe D. Graham M Grimins Hopper M. Scholz L. Whitham Wilkinson R ‘Larkin R Wilkinson Andrews R. Wilkinson L. Porte Mis Byrne Miss Foley Miss Scholz Betty Robinson Seca Miss Byrne Miss Scholes Foley Wees Dumior Grit Mis Scholz Mis Poley Berty Robinson Ats Wilkingon Funion Fark Mau Byer Mim “Foley Welly Robinson Demes Dolan Ofalsher A. Lahtiner Tex Schoolboys Dames G. Dolan G. Davis Carrey A. Labtiner Heron 'Ihe Debe Eri Mule Les Cana Wolle Piana P- Wolte & Lati Ore Vehoolbeyn A. Yishtieri Bolen

Queen Concert in Brisbane Brings Humour and Music

A lively charity concert in Brisbane featured Miss Rita Jones Chapman and Robey with vocal numbers, recitations by Joan Mom and Ruth Uren, and dances by ballet and chorus. Highlights included “Lust for the Battle, Mother” and “Rees of No Man's Land,” with humor from Miss Dingle and a large, khaki-clad chorus.

Jerberton Brisbane Ust Rite Jones Chapman Robey Dawn Day Joan Mom Atin Mort Sethe Dane Lara Pat Wentzel Mr. Toate Anton Dingle B. Bertoldo Ruth Uren Red Cross No Man's Land Fins Lorna Jones D. Bertoldo D. Norra Renezvous Mims Jones Cupid Rita Jones Joan Anderson Tousic

Herberton Golf Trophy Awarded For Lamp Gift

In Herberton on November 12 the pernutual trophies were presented by townspeople. The reading lamp, part of the awards in the mmocrates section, was donated by Mr Lee Jensen and given by Mrs Ledlie. Bert Kane departed for Townsville to accompany her husband to Hong Kong while Mire Buckingham joined them in Townsville. Mrs Jenson of the Herberton Hotel spent the weekend in Cairns.

Herberton Ledlie Lee Jensen Bert Kane Townsville

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