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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1947
Page
7
The readable portions mention individuals like Berry and Carrol Nash amid a jagged discussion of a plaza, caravan, and a legal or ceremonial process. Other names appear inconsistently, but the fragmentary nature prevents a clear event or outcome from being established.
The Church of England listings outline funerals prayers services and events to be held at St Jobs and other parishes. Requiem and memorial prayers accompany regular church activities with sermons lectures and choir practices noted for forthcoming weeks. Local church members and missionary society connections are mentioned with dates and locations across the season.
Reads like a garbled OCR of a local page with scattered names such as Rose Siweay Seton Alcombe Gor fe iary Cares, Joe Oedt pam, and Cathe va amie Aue. Mentions a meeting of Une Me's Club and honorary surgeon references. content is unclear and largely unreadable.
The issue details multiple community activities across Charters Towers and surrounding areas. It notes church services, Sunday communion, and ministry work by visiting missionaries from Cairo and elsewhere. Also mentioned are educational talks, school events, and forthcoming preaching engagements by Reverend G Mast and others both locally and in Pine.
Fragmented OCR text reveals a chaotic news snippet about a youth figure named Samavlinte Mtessre and Stan Borvewell, with political overtones and a court-like setting. The garbled passage mentions a public event, potential debates, and references to a court or informal proceedings amid a tainted street scene. Names, places, and titles are unclear, but the item centers on a disruptive act and a related trial or hearing.
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A crowded night at the Aqualie Duce Palais features diverse acts including music and dance. The event showcases performers and a lively crowd enjoying entertainment with a temporary focus on local talent and novelty acts.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Arg Theatre and prankish activity, with references to a nursery and England. Names and details are unreadable, leaving an unclear depiction of an event or show.
Incomplete and garbled OCR yields a jumble of names and phrases including Caleb, Fon Vin Lanstives, and CARTERS. The readable bits hint at a voice urging action or urgency, with no clear event or context to anchor a story.
A devotional fragment discusses daily prayer and moral conduct. It references biblical figures David and Rahab, contrasts worldly vanity with sincere piety, and laments frivolous living while urging steadfast devotion and reverence for God amid ordinary tasks.
A wedding photographed in Frankfort society circles unites Mvanar Barr daughter of Mr and Mrs A Barr of Galt with Cem Vivian Otis son of Mr and Mrs Anieray of Onirns. Rev Phillipson officiated. The bride wore lace and satin with long train. the groom wore a ceremonial frock coat. Attendants included Pat Murray and a single bridesmaid. The ceremony occurred at the couple s home with a reception featuring a lace trim cake baked by the bride s mother.
Fragmentary OCR captures a political debate focusing on marriage, government policy, and leadership in Parliament. Mentions figures such as Blain, Bertelsmy, and Winterton, with references to international issues and naval or diplomatic matters amid hypothetical satire.
Lorraine Millard soprano won first prize with 269 votes for The Pipes of Pan Are Calling. Coral Pacholkie mezzo soprano took second with 261 votes performing Love Will Find Way. Malcolm Proctor placed third with 249 votes for his bagsipes performance.
A fragmentary religious text discusses wisdom as God given and the mind’s alignment with divine truth. It contrasts worldly aims with spiritual aims, urging departure from sin and preparation for judgment, stressing reverence for God and guidance by scriptural wisdom.
A garbled OCR page reports diverse items: cricket summaries, concerts by the Selourme Orchestra under Percy Code, and mentions of public discourse on Russia, UN law, and British foreign policy. It references Parliament adjournment, Bevin’s sympathy, and discussions about a code of human rights in international relations, amid fragmented notes on musicians and civic events.
A mangled OCR list shows a dated events slate including musical performances by The Melody Singers, orchestral pieces led by Lg Nowland and Dr A Moya, and a Rugby and music program. It references Great Britain entries, Band ensembles, and a Tower Tenor performance with repeats and timing fragments.
Puzzle fragment shows partial clues and grid notes with partial words such as Diva May and Weary. It appears as a small clipped section from a weekly crossword page, lacking full grid, clues, and completions.
Fragmentary OCR lists many individuals including Mr and Mrs Gorge Taylor and Mrs Rodgers, with travel to Beanay by plane and mentions of Melbourne, Calg, Brisbane, and Strand. Several surnames appear such as Whitlock, Connors, Davies, Moran, Wood, and McDonald, and references to towns Townsville and Brisbane hint at a social notes or society column without a clear narrative.
A local Reidoe party fundraiser featured Mrs Mevhana in garden attire with pink and white chesain decor. Attendees included Mrs Eva Tonkin and several residents such as J Rows, J Jenkin, and W Muirheushe. The event, held in November, showcased community support and included prizes and refreshments.
Mr Petrusch, a Cairns Jugoslav community leader, departs by air for Sydney en route to Jugoslav liner Partizanie for voyage to homeland. He arrived in Adelaide in 1898, visited New Zealand in 1908, and returned to Cairns at outbreak of war. He served with the AIF and was secretary of the Jugoslav Emigrants Association. He cites a strong urge among Australian Jugoslavs to see their homeland and its freedom-loving people.
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