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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1953

Page

4

Jumbled Ode to a Fitting and Fundraising Occasion

A garbled account describes a social event in Innisfail with Margaret as the principal honoree and Mr Eddie Lee among attendees. Mrs Dorie wears a pastel frock, blue velvet accessories, and floral details. Catering by Nelson's Delta Cafe. ambulance fund raised about £36. local volunteers organized the successful function.

Gromea Seppemoni Laskip Eric Eddie Lee Margaret Peaacubestn C Rothnie Tanistail Dorie Nelson Delta Cafe

National Radio Bride Frock Details Highlight Oct 5 Event

A reproduced wedding account notes Althea wore a pink silk gown with lace and diamonds, while Mrs C K Smith wore a pink dress with matching accessories. Guests included Glynn Cooper and Rodney Taylor with a reception at the Rockhampton area. The couple traveled to Line and Surtees Parana, with a cake featuring a wedding rings and doves motif.

Orcred Keme Wooun Bronson Mees Walsen Clyde Colline Hammond Rein Robert Bouhen Pesta Muse Toh Sera Peery Mart Newcastle Elizabeth Schwarzkoptpoprano Times C.K Smith Jeream Uf Whart Jorehid Rodney Taylor Innistail Noel Fergsom Throushout Atte Sgie Operadee Rocktail Jack Teaman Ors Glynn Cooper Lecum Surtees Paraniee Briesbane Rockhampton Althes

Cairns Area Shelters Shed Debate Prompts Council Action

Trustees debate removing or shifting a shelter shed as residents urge civic pride and safer placement. Council investigates best solution, delaying final decision pending official inquiry. A RACQ basket picnic and sports day is planned weather permitting with November 15 discussed for a formal event.

Kirase Rasida Johnlswone Disci Boyett Ar Dd Carcary Tantei Lion Futura Taylor Tuead RAC Brisbane Wat Teas Dome

Scout Movesent Malanda Recall Meeting Amid Unfilled Posts

A Malanda area movement seeks to assist the Recall organisation with a scout group facing leadership shortages. A meeting of parents and supporters is planned with Dr. Weir from Scout headquarters and District Commissioner French expected to attend. If posts remain open the local Scout troop may be dissolved despite high enthusiasm. The report also notes upcoming events by the Monticultural Society and local personal notices.

Malanda Dr. Weir Scout French Malands Tkin Momticultural Society Par Northern Houtitural Society Lake Mal'anda Society HL Roselles Mire W. Soley Fe Larkspur Giadiali Olater B. Cleminson Redclift J. Hill W. Shields

Bet and Meyphans battle settled in Berets favour

Cairo dispatch reports a difference between Bet and Meyphans to be settled in Berets favour. The issue concerned whether British technicians should be in uniform. The decision favors Berets in this matter.

Cairo the Bet Meyphans Berets

Fragmentary notes on an ally and a vigil of daily life

Incomplete fragmentary text hints at an ally named Se ere tran jr and mentions evan For item 1. A grep led to a VOCANEE of Uambage, and a daily dome of aes RRO BCHEY is referenced in unclear terms.

Tran Jr Hanks O Evan Uambage Grep Aes

Reference of 23.0 sugar industry and research aims

The Bureau of Experiment Stations acknowledges a top global role in cane growing and farm finance research. It notes progress toward higher sugar yields and efficiency, with annual raw sugar production reaching tens of thousands of tons and ongoing efforts to improve cane varieties and farming methods.

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Cairns Social Scene Notes and Travels

A garbled Cairns social column reports Mrs Sheehan and family, a Sydney representative for the Brisbane Courier Mail, Atherton’s Mr and Mrs EA Atherton, and several locals, including Ron Griffin and Ron Gray planning travel and work stints. The piece mentions a theatre event, dance students, and Patricia Mackay nominated for a Brisbane scholarship to England, with Mrs Farris and Mrs Fornaby in Brisbane for extended visits.

Millae Millan Cairms Sheehan Ince MacDootell Malbowse Cairns Sidney Brisbane “Courier Sydney Mersine Herald Atherton EA Atherton Atreeteee Ron Griffin Unda Prigay Melbourne Ron Gray The Engineering Cairns Reginnal Board Canbeers McGrath Brian Pilagerala Ned Ron Michiel Mann Barne Dancine Loreenpamied Ee Teathnd Ville Patricia Msc Brisbane England Try Farris

Stratford Garden Fun Draws Neighbors for Chris

Stratford garden event by Sar and Mrs Kenny featured lawn games and dips for children and multiple stalls, offering a lively Saturday of community activities and friendly competition. Local residents joined in the stalls and games to raise spirits and perhaps funds for a cause.

Kenny Stratford Chris

Convent Garden Party Highlights At St Monca

A community gathering, Convent Garden Party, featured a varied program with music, singing and dance. Performers included a soloist, a graceful display of physical culture, and Aileen Hickey on piano. The final drawing was scheduled for a later date.

Greg Union Ee Johany Aileen Hickey

Thompson and Milcate win driving competitions

Thompson and Mrs Milcate claimed victory in driving events. The report mentions Live Leat and Kampas in judging rounds, with Templeton the bridge winner and Mrs MeIntyre as hidden rider. Other names listed include BP Draper, Punsell, Ling Fitenett, WH Menteire Temp, Marshall Boland, and Smart. Donations noted from Janes July and local donors in Yorkey's Knob area.

Thompson Milcate Kampas Man Mesdamer

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