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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
7
A Robert Metal railway worker from Fint died tonight when his vehicle struck a bridge near Romer, about two miles east of Romer, at 20 near. He was 48 years old and was riding a motor level when the accident occurred.
Fragmentary OCR notes highlight a Stneat Barviews Orchestra event titled Dance Muse. Details are sparse but indicate a live performance or rehearsal session with a focus on music and movement. No dates or venues are legible.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 4 Ht lanes event and a novelty prize won by MC Cantarella Ta Che Social. Mentions of Weir, mothers, and job work appear in disjoint phrases. The garbled text shows partial names and scattered actions without a clear single outcome.
The text recalls a party scene with muddled names and garbled phrases about toasts, attire, and a sobering moment as a mother and others react. Several proper names and places are partially visible, but most details are unclear and the narrative reads as garbled OCR with scattered fragments.
Readable bits describe competitions won by Mrs. Compeltions and J. Litter, with mentions of C W A, Ga paint, and horned head motifs. Details are garbled. no clear date, place, or full names identified.
The report lists contract bridge prize winners including Mrs Bradford, Coyocevich, F May, Bi Smith, F Cavanagh, N Cronin, M Remilton, D McPhail, HN Fel, HL ONeill, M Bawney, M Cameron, Davie Brisbane, Mim E, Mr V Fowler. It notes the event was under the supervision of Mr Hi Purcell and mentions passengers who arrived.
Gordonvale CW A reports a lively carnival event with a tug of war won by Prisce during a village fair. Mrs R Simmonds hosted stalls featuring door novelties and a bake sale. Mrs Bumcott and Mrs Falls contributed cakes while a skit by Mrs Simmonds drew attention and laughter.
A large crowd attended a benefit concert at Janet Newell Memorial hall with Vivien Lethbridge Betty Syme and Harry Skemnar performing songs like Rainy Day and Old Bmicky. Proceeds supported NIC while Herberton CWA held a meeting and planned Christmas hampers and building loan payments.
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