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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1954
Page
4
Nov 21 The Johnstone Shire Council health inspector Mite Stenzel resigns after 20 years with the local authority. The notice states the resignation will take effect December 31 and a minute of appreciation will be recorded.
The article details Mare Driscoll marrying Roy Green in Cairns with bridesmaid attire in pale pink and mauve hues, a three tier wedding cake, and a reception at the Hotel Parish. Guests, gifts, and telegrams poured in, with plans for a naval Christmas party and community notices regarding local branches and a temporary sea room.
A summary of decisions and proposals on the 1955 Summer Project including council permissions for CWA activities at the shire hall, deputations to receive representatives such as O'Brien Mackay and Sherwood, and the discussion of foreign student grants, industry collaboration, and government research funding. The meeting notes list participants M. Mackay, O Andrews, Devin, and Rutherford equivalents, with closing dates and eligibility criteria.
A Cairns girl Ansa Callinson married Mr E Farrington in Auckland New Zealand. The couple met as pen pals after Farrington visited Cairns and both worked in the sugar industry. The ceremony was held at St Stephen Church Auckland with special transport and arrangements for the groom. The couple plan to live in Birkenhead, Auckland.
The Rostrum Club in Me presented a crowded meeting with J Laatu J B Leanon and others, including J Whitke C Harrs and Mrr C Hachord Randall. The president welcomed J Boyd as principal speaker, who argued against party influence in civic affairs and called for capable administrators.
Three RAAP aircraft will depart from Anatalia on November 25 for a night navigation flight across the Tasman Sea to land at RNZAF Wigram. The exercise demonstrates advanced navigation tech and safe heading, with engineers and ground staff aboard to support the aircraft and instructors providing lectures at Wigman.
A fragmented radio schedule for Monday November 12 lists programs such as Youth Steps Out and Radio Juke Box, with times around 5:45 pm and 10:30 pm. Mentions include Dance Music, Mimic for Ring, and Closing Modis, reflecting a mid century station lineup with program titles and approximate times.
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