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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1952
Page
3
A long obituary narrative recalls Kathere Newton and Esterine Newton, praising their loving nature and family bonds. The notice highlights memorials by widowed spouses and children, noting dates around October and expressing enduring grief and gratitude for the two women's influence and memory.
The sailing handicap event unfolds with multiple crews and skippers maneuvering around buoys. Monarch gains ground while Heather missteps, Grahams and O’Meara stay in contention as leaders shift and observes a tightening field across the course.
Shipping movements and port loading are described with references to Townsville, Carns, and the United Kingdom. The report notes vessels and cargo including timber for Adelaide, sugar for the United Kingdom, and a barge for Melbourne, with various timelines and dockside activities across multiple ports.
An event at a local sphere involved a head wound to Shen and a resident taken to hospital. Lesley Cath, 3, living at 96 South Johnstone, was knocked and sustained injuries to the lip and thigh. W. Limmein, a water-side resident, was treated for injuries after a derailment caused by a fire from a cart machine incident at the scene.
One-year archer Avatralis and Rithar tied the knot on May 2 in a quiet ceremony. Family and fellow archers attended, celebrating the couple's bond and shared sport.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission inaugurated its Cairns studio with the station now in full operation across Far North Queensland.Highlights included speeches by Queensland manager E. K. Shall, Cairns Glee Club performances, and a plan for permanent staff of two. The opening aims to decentralise services and boost regional development with broadcasts like Cairns Presents and Town and Country programs, reaching the Cape York Peninsula and surrounding areas.
The fourth Calms Bour Sag conducted by Cairns Municipal Band at Wy Ange Park drew a sizable audience with strong performances. A follow up next Saturday features new members and a full rehearsal. Friday notes list solos and popular numbers as highlights of the evening.
Richard Comte Feviale Gelling, a former mayor of Cairns, died at Carvery Towers on Saturday aged 13 years. The body will be conveyed to Catran for interment with funeral services at Rovetree de Masonic Temple, Mapmie Street, Cairns, at 4:30. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs W Sweeney of Sydney, Mrs Fe Napier of Sydney, and Mrs R Fuchs of Cairns, plus Mr Rolle Gelling of Cairns.
A fragmented report notes Margaret Atwood Fanning near Catone Street in Cairns on a Saturday. The readable text hints at a local event or encounter dated by the odd phrasing and stray name repeats. Further context is unreadable in the surviving lines.
In a handicap round at a regional golf event, Teorey and Gillan led with strong scores while McGoldrick, Hayward, and Walsh posted notable results. Several players broke 40 on one nine, with Brucy McGoldrick and others contending in the net competition and look ahead to forthcoming rounds.
The article lists names Faust C yon ie Shinya FJ Dillon Ahern Brady and Grimthe with competitors noted for the event. Details are incomplete and read as a partial OCR fragment from a track trophy listing or event results.
In a packed fixture the Colts batters struggled while the Racers powered to a strong total. Key performances included Langtree and Dunstan among top scorers, with notable bowling contributions from Foley and Langurrn. Wickets tumbled as both sides pressed for runs and early breakthroughs defined the day.
A crowded St Monicas Cathedral attended Thanksgiving services for the Sisters of Mercy in Cairns Diocese. Bishop T V Cabailt led sermons and praised the pioneer Sisters for education and religious work, highlighting their impact on northern Queensland from Cairns to Herberton and beyond.
The service for Mrs C Cameron was led by Archbishop Dune with Co Adjutors Brisbane and Cairns clergy in attendance. The ceremony drew a large congregation of Augustinians and local families, who heard remarks recalling her devout life and service, including memories from Cairns CDA and the Justice Department.
Fragmentary OCR text on beef production shows garbled words and misordered letters. Key names and details are unreadable, with no clear event, date, or entity to anchor a coherent summary. The piece cannot be reliably reconstructed into a factual newspaper card.
Fragmented OCR report mentions canning and housing manufacture, listing names like Grabowsky and Bark Sreblen. References routes, air travel coverage, and a death route amid unclear details. Focused on local industry, transportation, and personnel in a mid 20th century context.
A Cairne Post report recalls Captain Punchard discussing cargo ships, naval routes, and wartime logistics. He notes liquid cargo shipments to Australia and Indonesia, with emphasis on trade shifts, economic strain, and strategic shipping through Singapore, Malaya, and Dutch routes as forces push for broader imperial aims.
In a somber scene, a man named Laver is described as critically injured and later deceased as authorities report the event occurred within hours of the incident. The funeral details list several relatives, including Katney Raga of Rockhampton and Mr. Sersian of Rom, with a service scheduled at Monica’s Cathedral led by Rev. Patterson Multis. The note mentions a burial at a local cemetery based on the fragmentary report.
Worsman and others at Daintree work on a school building project while volunteers praise Mosman fire volunteers for aid. A fee is discussed, a delay impact noted, and costs are assessed as the project proceeds with local support.
Fragmented text reports Australia’s stance on the Anzus pact from Canberra with references to defense, Australia’s relations with Britain, the United States, New Zealand, and Japan. The piece mentions Wentworth and external affairs discussions, defence concerns, and allied commitments amid wartime context.
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