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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1946

Page

8

POW dream becomes reality for British boys clubs

British boys clubs embrace planning for a postwar dream of a POW camp inspired project. In Brunswick Germany ex-prisoners and city youths plan a club offering drama, science, and physical training at a historic site linking to Oflag 7B memories. The program, begun in June, seeks to counter juvenile delinquency with culture and open two-week courses for urban youths.

Brunswick Germany Hey Dunkirk Ambers Sirepark Freedom Ditmer Shearre Ana Savay, Tror Bnot Nova Scotia Avis Cnthver Neganisers Split Brunswick Club Mifia Ford Castle Berwick-on-Tweed Fugland Scotland Wales Better Country National Association of Boys’ Clubs Susex. Weald

Debutante Ball Babinda Sparkles at Lyric Theatre

Debutantes led by J Greenwood page boy entered to music by Jon Iynes orchestra at 2 10 pm. Miss Joy Tasmusten and Miss Beverley Ball attended as escorts. Debutantes wore lace, net and taffeta gowns with fur capes. partners included Douglas Glen and H Robertoos. Community hosted by Beart V Renton and J Kapor with Ambulatory support.

Babinda Lyric Theatre Jon Iynes Coffey Pritty J. Greenwood Joy Mulgrave Shire W. G. Griffin Douglas Glen W. E Harris Dea Wakeham Evelyn May ‘Trickson B Trackson Salue Florence Emily Bowers Godfrey Bowers Aloombas C. Keen Mio Boucher Adelaide Robinson Robbead Wit H. Robertoos Grit Trahan Greenwood Whitehtth Prever Ruse Lowe Reynolds Crane Glinster Puscott Atkinwn Horaffeld Jacques Geiman Ci Grin Ie Laden Babnda Australia Gallett Aed Nd Inwood Renton

Herberton Young Set Annual Meet Honours Leaders and Members

The Herberton Young Set held its annual meet on October 11 with president Mrs R A Atherton and supervisor Mrs W Stowell in attendance. The event featured a rose decorated room, bouquets for Mrs Atner and Mrs Stowell, an annual report praising members’ work, and remarks encouraging girls to support peers and other branches. Officers were elected with Miss Joan Anderson as president and Miss Ethel Day as secretary, while Mrs Stowell was re-elected supervisor.

Herberton Herbert Younger R.A. Atherton Far Norther W. Stowell Younges Sets Herberion Srt Stovell Mra Stovell Atnerwin Myre Atherton Stoveth Aysie Qalance-hive Asherion Ainelf Howe Joan Anderson Ethel Day Joyce Fraser Doreen Bailey Ruby Wren Miss Anderson Atherton Stowell Misal Isabel Steddy

Rain ushers in relief as Tableland receives heavy falls

KAIRI notes ALN AT LABT. October 16 describes widespread rain across the Tableland from Atherton to Talge all day. By 9 pm heavy showers continued, bringing joy to farmers and townspeople. The KAIRI Progress Association hosted a successful second dance at Yungaburra with music by the Rain orchestra and performances by local talents.

Labt Kairl Atherton Sinter al Kulara Barrine Athertyn Talge Kalri Progress Association Yungaburra Hom McMahon Yunaburra Mise Tindall Aline L. Halfpapp Mr. Misting Mr. Tate Sam Witherspoon J. Pasetti V. P. Wesits Rain Orchestra Miss L Halfpapp Messin J. Boner CA Foulger EB McBil

Port Douglas Notes Include Local Visits and Social Events

October notes from Port Douglas record visits and illnesses among residents and visitors from Cairns and Mareeba. Events include a Paradise party to raise funds for a four mile beach tank, and a cricket match between Malunda and another team. Reports mention home moves, convalescence, and local hotel stays.

Port Douglas Court House John Heidleberg Victoria Mom England Cumming Cairns Jennessey Baird Pat R Powell Invintine Moseman Walworth McQuaker Mareeba Exchange Hotel A. Eawards W. Parry Paradise PE. A. Crees Killaloe Hani B. Blake BJ Andreassen Alper Frost A. Blake Twiteuchie TH Rameau Tridge Blake Mesdames Ashford Riemer McAuliffe

Old Days Recalled Innisfail October Meeting

An Innisfail report recalls a past event focusing on hookworm relief and public health. The local district board notes improvements from treatment and outlines ongoing association efforts and community moves. Several residents relocate or travel, including farmers and families, with updates from the district.

Innisfail Maoistail Tanixten Hus F Dital Mociwe Pate Aa Vardiens Noat N. Aranes Arenes Kain Macday Stening Usu Law and Busca

Jugoslavia moves to modernize tele printing system in Zagreb

Zagreb introduces a tele printing offer and subscriber wave system linking teletypes to an upper writer for automatic message printing. Belgrade confirms Serbia's health and welfare programs, including child hospital care and war relief. Marshal Tito tours cities observing factories and schools while workers push bridge construction and industrial expansion along the River Sava.

Zagreb Jugilay Ska Zagreh Croatia Thrmavhine Xeletisak Juuber I Belgrude Dragonlay Serbia Dubrovinsky Prine Miniwee Igualavia iTugoslav Donulir Jugosavia Tila Bac Wigest Delage Jugo Alavia Anid Nery Vita Zemun Zorka Jugoslavia Save al Saba Auic

Atherton CW A MaximiLy Meeting Report

The October meeting of the CW A ssi at Atherton was held in the rest room on Thursday. President Mrs Blew apologized for absences of Mesdames Nothling Witkingon and Greenhill and welcomed new member Roderic. Financial statement by Mrs Cumming shows balance of 131010. Accounts were paid. Penny a week scheme discussed. Invitations received from Rav mahoe Malasde Werberton branches for annual meetings. Proceeds from last month stall fund tuck shop.

Maton Ravmahoe Malasde Werberton

Fragmented sports note with unclear details

In the afternoon a group of girls played, but the text is garbled and offers no clear event, teams, locations, or outcomes to summarize.

Leer Poverel Elimmes

Precautions Tight as Queen Elizabeth Ship Arrivals loom

In London on October 16 extra guards ringed the Queen Elizabeth. Special officers from Scotland Yard monitored the quayside and docksheds as dignitaries and crew arrived by plane from Paris before the liner sails. The National Association of Rise Clubs official was also noted amid the bustle.

London Yoyese York Ani Dushinsky Paria Scoland Yard National Association of Risa Clubs

Measles Epidemic Shrinks Innisfail Hospital Wards

Dr N Aroney reports a measles outbreak at Innisfail Hospital during the October meeting. Ward No fae Geen and parts of the craniaba ot were isolated to control spread. Maternity ward noted ongoing outbreaks and strict isolation measures amid the epidemic.

Miss Doreen Drexel Cites Pond's Cold Cream Favoritism

A dramatic brunette beauty from a prominent American family, Min Doreen Drexel, enthusiastic user of Pond's Two Cream, says Pond's Cold Cream is her preferred cleansing and skin softening product. Her remarks highlight a glossy, groomed look and the idea of a youthful beauty routine.

Min Doreen Drexel Pond Reama Abe

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