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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

7

Engagement Notice for William and Shirley Spee

Social column announces the engagement of William, eldest son of Stefana Goraca Thindiah, to Shirley, youngest daughter of Mesua Meee Bebet Stage. The ceremony is planned at Water Street, Caitna, Co. Baa, with friends hosting at Jover’s home last Saturday night.

Wiliam Ste Ana Shirley Bebet Cris Inser Duuer Adr Snd Water Street Caitna Brand Stee Flameau Dunne Creek Cairne Jover's

Suesses Plan Tasmania Hobart Brisbane Trip

Tomorrow Mr and Mrs Suess depart the mini in Hobart and travel to Melbourne for a conference. They will attend the RSSAILA Federal conference in Melbourne and the Junior Chamber of Commerce event in Launceston before visiting Hobart and Brisbane during five weeks away. Suess will return home before his wife finishes the trip.

Sues Hobcage Melbourne Suest Rssaila Launceston Tasmania Allers Hobart Suess Wil Brisbane

Birthday party and travels noted in regional item

A child named Janice Seamo celebrated her first birthday at Earthville Hall hosted by her mother Mrs. O R Mennet. Her cake was cut by the birthday girl with pink theme details. Other items mention Mrs Donovan's age and a trio visiting Cairns, plus a long overseas trip by Mr and Mrs John Tanner and a note about er abroad absence.

Janice Seamewore Eartvile OR Mennet Eartville Minx Donovan J Mathie South Wales AR Threton Wereks New England Sydney New South Wales Angus Meikie Three Childre Cairns Meikle WH Jackson Esplanade Joan Jackson John and Gishem Tanner United Kingdom America 1 New Zealand

Bridge Afternoon at St Monica's Club Rooms

The Cathedral branch of the CDA held a bridge afternoon on Tuesday at St Monica's club rooms in Lake-reet. Vases of white gardenias and roses decorated the rooms. Attendees included Mesdames Shambrook, Purcell, Stillman, Scott, May, Houston, Twomey, Harris, O'Connor, Wilson, Griffiths, Dickson, Hosking, Ro, Ryan, Archer, Remilian, Turner, Bradford, Melvin, Lockyer, Smith, Hawney, and Lannoy.

Cathedral CDA St Monica's Club Crothers L Foley Mesdames A. Shambrook H Purcell O. Stillman A Scott E May. W Houston J. Twomey L. Harris M. O'Connor

Freshwater QC WA Holds October Meeting at Mrs Goodfellow's

The Freshwater QC WA monthly meeting met October 14 at Mrs Phil lips residence with Mrs Goodfellow presiding. Attendees listed include James Wilson secretary Adams Heensuper Philips Duncan Paterson Korothall Anderson Brown Clancy Connors Drewey and other members. Apologies were read and recorded.

Freshwater QC Phillips Good Fellow James Wilson Adams Heensuper Philips Duncan Paterson Korothall Anderson Brown Clancy Connors Drewey Goodfellow

Love Not Money Why Women MakkyY

A fragmented New York World style piece quotes Mrs Farrow a long practiced lawyer who argues most women prefer independence over marriage and money She recalls divorce trends in Kansas City Missouri and notes rising cases while urging support for female legal work and social events across branches and England visits.

New York Pol God Sager Tiera Ferrow Soman Couri Fom Col Ieamies Fennans- Mine Farrow Supreme Court Kansas City Hsu United” States Missouri Sorbonne Oxford Kanase Ctw Ae Tne Missouri Women's State Bar Acociation City Welfare Department

Notable Residents of Herberton and Nearby Towns

Herberton and surrounding areas saw a flurry of visits and departures. Mr Rilian Holdcroft heads to Cairns for a three position posting, while Mr Rul and Mr Frank Bock tour Jordan Creek. Brisbane guests Mr and Mrs Barnfield stay with Mrs Reed, then split duties, Barnfield heading south. Several locals relocate. J.D. Syme and the Miller families journey to Cairns and Mareeba respectively. A woman of achievement is noted for remarkable careers in law, described through historical feats and education, including high court and bar roles, with advocacy and public service.

Herberton Rian Holdcroft Cairns Rul Frank Bock Jordan Creek B. Todd Chillasne Ferberton Don Macmichael Tully Barnfield Brisbane J.D. ‘Syme TH. Miller A Miller Stra. A. Miller L Borgher Mareeba J. J. Boyle

Shire Fall Comedy “The Blue Goose” Delights Local Audience

The three act farce “The Blue Goose” drew a highly enthusiastic crowd with lively performances. Mrs Portal, portrayed by Mrs John Metonnah, dominated as the temperamental matron while Anna, the elder daughter, pursued the local mayor to advance her ambitions. Cast members Mr J McDonnanth and Miss Fay Schwenke, among others, offered standout turns as the maid and clerk. The plot, filled with romantic mixups and comic misunderstandings, culminated in a satisfactory finale as the fireboat rescue inserted a dramatic relief.

Splen- Glaly Tose Elory Portal John Metonnah Murray Way Anna Tal. Wis Ida Harrie R Parker Har- Tin Younges Straneer I Relebrity R. Bertolde Charlie Rogers Ate Farlow I. Davie Mareehn

Ferret with the Thoes Ww Shepherds Wranele

Fragmentary scribbles describe a ferret and a crowd associated with shepherds. The readable bits hint at a scene or event but lack clear action, dates, or names to establish a definite news item. The readable fragments suggest an odd, unresolved note rather than a complete report.

Atherton Tabbet And Calfdonian Society Halloween Plans

Fifty five members attended the Atherton Tabbet and Calfdonian Society meeting. Final arrangements were made for a Halloween Party for the children of members in the CWA hall next Friday. Details approved for a Halloween dance at Merriland in October. The St Andrews and Millan pipe hands will perform and exhibitions at the Seateh Senate dances. The ladies committee will entertain the pipers after they play in the main street of Atherton. Many members plan to wear national costumes.

Atherton CWA Merriland St Andree's Millan Millan Seateh

Alcoholics Anonymous Contact in Cairns Notice

A fragmented notice addresses men and women seeking a complete answer to alcohol problems. It mentions Cairns and a postal address in Cairns, inviting guidance and support from AA members.

Cannsares van Waller P.O. Cairns Cairns

No clear main event headline present

The article describes fashion trends including dress materials such as nylon crepe and chiffon, removable straps, halter styles, and slip combinations. It notes color blends like black with white or yellow, and coordinated outfits with flowers and pastels, plus home decor color schemes and a fashion-conscious mood.

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Quiz on Cape York minerals and historic town growth

A fragmentary quiz references Cape York Peninsula mining history mentioning Hodgkinson and Palmer River, with notes on Thornborough and Wingsborough forming towns, and questions naming minerals from early gold era. Also includes a rudimentary old fashioned French Walnut cake recipe with steps and measurements.

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