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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1950
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Weegee exhibit and a dreary mood. Contents reference crone lines and possible performance cues. Details are unclear, but the item suggests an art or theater piece with notable characters or performers.
Queensland bank centenary marks the oldest institution in Australia and the largest early bank, tracing its branch in Brisbane to 1839. The article recalls the bank's origins in Sydney and New South Wales, the growth of branches and agencies, and the shift from barter to a banking system that supported settlement, trade, and currency across the state.
The wedding of Enid L tangs daughter of Mr and Mrs J I MacKin to Ronald E Rose third son of Mr and Mrs G Rose Cairns occurred October 7 at St Johns Handwick with Rev O V Abrams officiating. The gown featured white lace top and chiffon skirt with a matching veil. Attendants wore white organdie and carried floral arrangements. A reception at Hotel Australia followed. The couple departed Sydney on the MS Himalaya October 16 for England and the Continent.
The Babinda CWA held its November meeting in the rear room on November 1 with Mrs Wassell as president and remarks from several officers. The group approved a financial report showing a credit balance and discussed room improvements, yard cleaning, and a floral carpet request from the Lions Fund. The Listening In party drew a large turnout, and a Rotary Club meeting in Babinda included visitors and formal toasts, with notes on local banking and community projects.
A fragmented listing of radio programs with times and show titles such as Stars of Song, Hospital Half Hour, Women’s Magazine, The World We Live In, and The County Hour. The garbled OCR mentions multiple tunes, readings, devotionals, and weather, reflecting a 600 to 1100 era broadcast guide.
A damaged page fragment lists scattered times and events for a Thursday schedule. It contains garbled names, partial numbers, and stray phrases such as Breakin, Derotenat, and Country our, with no clear coherent summary.
Nov 13 Tully district reports sufficient rainfall raising totals to 268 inches and detailing a new Murray River bridge with approaches, the Barwood corner link, and bitumen works. It notes a £7000 upgrade for Mission Beach surf carnival preparations, temporary school buildings at Tully State Rural School, and a wave of local fish catches, festival plans, and public safety patrols for the event week.
Sister Eb Bryds of Marewbe and Sister R Stewart of Cairns left Melbourne for a motor tour to Adelaide, where they will relieve at an Adelaide hospital for three months before heading to Fort Mire. Gordon will depart for Brisbane today.
In London on November 13 the Minister for Food Mr Maurice Webb said he could not commit to an extra Christmas allowance or increase to ration prices until shipment dates were known. He indicated there would be an extra four ounces of meat for all people if timing allows.
Vaisya business community leaders from Delhi East Punjab and Uttar Pradesh plan a Meerut meeting to consider proposals to curb lavish wedding customs and align ceremonies with economic realities. Suggestions include limiting bride dowry clothing gold and silver gifts and ending coin showers to ease middle class financial strain.
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