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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1950
Page
6
A fragmentary note describes Geieer's Mi Braa product with astral laxatives and seals fogs and blogs. References to Vilamine Bitter and BS for a Calementor and Pheepkoran for the popet appear in disjointed text, unclear context, and no coherent event or outcome.
The Kuranda CW A held its 18th annual meeting in September with Mesdames H KN MacDonnell Cairns Phillipa Mer son Crowthern Hichimg Stanton Kennet and others present. Viators and branch members attended and engaged in demonstrations, reports, and a candid financial summary. The event concluded with appreciation presents and elections naming Mrs Veivers as president and Mrs Bartler as historian.
A dense OCR of a 1954 radio timetable lists programs across hours and networks. It names Reading from the BID Ltd, Beranian V Benaion, Sacred Music, Daily Devotional, Women’s Magazine, School Broadcast, Country Hour, Music for Strings, and numerous other show titles with times. The fragmentary text intermingles station identifiers, episode names, and potential services, reflecting a multi-program schedule page.
The column records Harold Mighell’s admission as barrister in Melbourne Supreme Court. It mentions Mrs New planning travel to England on December 13 with daughter Mary, and notes AMP Society manager Symons resuming duties after leave. Also lists post office transfers, prisoners, and social event details with attendees and hostesses for an afternoon gathering.
The Mareeba Catholic Men's Club held a Friday night gathering with MF PLD Peel introducing Mr Ray Taylor who spoke on the living Doctor Service. A vote of thanks to the speaker was passed. Mr J. Brediey was welcomed as a new member and Mr Power attended as a visitor.
The Freshwater Methodist Guild held a varied afternoon and fete with well stocked stalls including needlework and cakes. Competitions were run by Rev G A Philip with Mrs Hodson as accompanist. prizes were awarded for crafts and music, while a programme featured vocal and elocution items.
A list of travelers aboard the AXA flight and ARCA service shows Mr and Mrs Hal, Mr and Mrs Bean, Mrs Mel and others departing Cairns for Sydney, Melbourne, and Roacha-Tontingy. Passengers include Mr Reynolds, Dr Signal, and Pyle, with several families and couples noted. The fragmented OCR records indicate multiple destinations and names such as Bowen, McCarthy, Mulline Bright, and Roseblade.
Babinda Rotary held its meeting on September 26 with 65 percent attendance. President Hugh Hartley presided while Rex Willet, newly returned from the Liamare Frontennes, served as secretary. Guest Rotarian Rex Walt gave the International Toast for the Rotary Club of Oregon. Attendees included Eric Rendall, Lindany Downer, Colin Whitt, Dave Bourston, and local school representatives from Babinda State Rural School and Mirriwinnt Beata School. After dinner, Youth Welfare chair Berry Ling announced an essay competition on “The attractions of North Queensland” for local school children. winners from St Rita High School and St Rita Convent read their essays.
Disjointed report outlines a jubilee celebration planning meeting with many names and groups. Mentions ministers, clubs, schools, boards, and associations, plus proposed management committee and first meeting date in October.
Oct 1 report from Germant notes Mamburg airport, one of Europe’s largest and most modern, today resumed operations. The reopening follows a decision by British authorities to appoint a Theatrical technical delegation for aviation personnel. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors.
The Babinda flower show organized by SeMEOaeterian Women featured awards for roses, gerberas, gladioli, chrysanthemums, and orchids. Notable entries came from Atherton, Gordonvale, and local clubs, with special prizes awarded to Mrs Har Harvey and Mr D Ripton among others. Household exhibits included fruit, vegetables, cookery, and handcrafts by residents.
The group discussed the formation of the CWA, Hospital Sewing Guild and civic events like Melbourne Cup Day. Financials were reviewed by Mrs Weatherstone with a credit balance and legacies noted. Elections reappointed President Mrs Clarke and officers. thanks were given to those who assisted, and framed pictures of the Royal family were presented.
Gordon Vale and Atherton host a community show with Rev and Mrs E Juhesian in attendance. Juvenile entries show high standards across dolls, needlework, cookery, preserves, and woodwork. Judges praised entries including the Kingston trophy winner and the varied popular displays.
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