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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1951
Page
6
A dense, fragmented artifact from Atherton society pages lists many individuals, events, and local names across personal notices, weddings, engagements, and community happenings. The long string suggests multiple households and locals mentioned in a single scan, reflecting social ties, venues, and dates in a bustling Atherton community.
Fragmentary sermon notes discuss coveting, fate, and the Unfinished Vaux, urging believers toward the Kingdom of God. It references Jesus teaching to seek the Kingdom, the Holy Spirit’s power, and the need to put hands to the plow while resisting temptation and fear.
The Mossman CWA held its 10th annual meeting at the QEWA hall with a very large turnout. W. Lunn presided as chair, with Cr Rex and Mrs Lunn among speakers praising the CWA’s work for North Queensland women and families. The session approved officers, discussed fundraising, convalescence needs, and urged broader subscription and community support for the coming year.
A garbled OCR fragment lists Rotary induction and a Ladies Night among items tied to Tuensas and Aimeriuy Malarin. The text mentions Maser valine, Malarcony, Cand resident Vibes, and Mekary Clb with scattered names, dates, and places, but the exact event details are unclear.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Burtingham Palace and a meeting context with unclear persons. Names and details are unreadable, but the clue references a formal proceeding or inquiry connected to a local authority or estate.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple personal names and places with unclear relationships. It mentions Mr J and Mr W Kicweiea, a Wednesday event, Wheatley visiting fetes, and several other uncertain references including Maurice Paseo and Watney MB MN Hall Waliona.
The marriage of Mex Joy Williams and a Williams family member was celebrated at St Patrick's Church. Relatives from distant places attended as bridesmaids wore pink embroidered gowns and the bouquet featured lilies and bluebells. The reception featured a tiered wedding cake and gifts, with the couple planning a honeymoon to Bouin Molle.
A dense, garbled listing of radio programs across the day including devotional, weather, music, sport, children's sessions, news, and miscellaneous segments. Mentions New Australian Programme for the Young, Divine Service, Hit Parade, Breakfast Session, and Dance Music with numerous timing figures and scattered proper names.
Local churches including Cairns Presbyterian and St Andrew’s Presbyterian announce a busy Sunday program with morning services, youth activities, and a special anniversary celebration led by Rev. G D Whivary. Central Church hosts a university anniversary service at 7:30 pm and a women's meeting at 3 pm. Missionary support events and temperance union activities are planned across churches.
The article reports social spots and travel notes from Cairne and Brisbane. Mr and Mrs Connolly returned by train to Brisbane after a holiday in Cairns, while Mr and Mrs J McManus planned a Brisbane dinner by train. Sykes left Cala for a Brisbane holiday, and the Deputy Director of Prats and J. Felegrenhs Dritbane are mentioned in passing.
Passengers boarded an ANA service to Sydney and Brisbane morning departure. Names include L Ainsworth, R Howard, Le Faw, Ridulf, PF Paley, Willie Medamea, C Symons, Mira McManon, J Sloan, Whites ML Wicks, Bartels, Levies, Ford Mhalen, Rumball, Merrion, Bryit Mewes, Phillips, Stitn, and many others. Flight details note Western strangers and attendees from Port authorities and towns.
The Spore-Meade wedding took place at the Central Memodist church on a Wednesday. Betty Meade, youngest daughter of Mrs. D. Makde and Mr. R. P. Meade of Lakerstreet, wore a Dutch bonnet and a pink bouquet. The reception was held at the Meade residence, and the couple left for a southern trip by mail train, planning to settle in Cairne after their travels.
Members of the Presbyterian Men’s Club will host a gathering at Andrew’s Hall on Tuesday October 19 with indoor bowls and a social program. Visitors arrive about 4 30 pm with refreshments served and a short program including a State Moderator arrival and demonstrations.
Vague OCR notes indicate construction on haughton river bridge piers has commenced near Mentone with references to Brisbane and a river work site. Details are unclear due to corrupted text.
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