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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
6
The report records the conference proceedings with officers named including Lance Chatellows, Henricka, M Winkworth, and D Corcoran. It notes agenda items on a new scheme and life assurance and mentions discussions and attendees. Tyrimis Pierce chaired as pianist, with Stenhouse assisting.
Red Crew headquarters at 40 Adelaide Street Brisbane issues notes on pay and war service. Advises next steps for officers and servicemen to report dress and personal measures, aiming to end procedures and assist in foreign aid efforts.
The QC W A held its monthly gathering in the local hall on Friday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames Battle Plamen Sima Wakeham Thiele Jones Johansen Sima McLauchlan Downing Gardiner Trembath Pras Iolini Armstrong Maher and visitors from Sydney Mr Budkin. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 143 15 4 and funds were planned to be built up. Plans included sending another parcel to the fifth link in England and arranging a Cup Party at Trembath’s home. Members were urged to bring guests and a journal secretary position was filled by Wakeham with McLauchlan forming a committee. Last week visitors included Mrs Trembath Mrs Rush Worth Ms G Trembath and Miss AL Maund.
Daintree notes report a series of local items from October including engine trouble with a black snake near a sparking plug, rising rates from the local authority, earthworks for a bridge, and rebuilt Urvdeest Latrd é with decking. The article mentions a CWA meeting, Cinderella event, church services, and various local notices with names and places.
The North Cairns Presbyterian Guild hosted a successful warden party at Mr Jod Bean Sharman’s home on October 17. The Jubilee fashion parade wowed guests with garments from past eras while a Christmas gift and cake stall drew brisk sales. Prize winners Linneman and Weatherstone led the afternoon’s competitions as tea was served. hostesses wore festive outfits and guests admired table decorations.
A California case tests a temporary injunction blocking Gable from proceeding with the Nevada divorce petition. The hearing set for October 20 will decide if the injunction becomes permanent while alimony and residency questions are contested.
The report records a Brisbane committee meeting with members present and officers appointed. It details the drive for funds through raffle tickets, mentions the divisional secretary, and lists attendees including MccMunuis, W. Lacey, Millard Beaton, and others. The minutes describe arrangements for a table sale and an upcoming meeting, noting apologies and attendance.
A Cairns aviation update lists passengers and routes from yesterday by ANA planes. Tasmanian engineers and several named travelers chartered to towns including Townsville Brisbane Cooktown and Mackay, with arrivals from Melbourne and southbound departures.
A notice confirms Walmatey has been appointed Visions commissioner amid changes in the Conference. Ravensoe and Ma C. Be 1. Mold are noted in association with the appointment.
A Monday evening party in OWA featured Nob, Gt Rinyon, and other guests. Coronation style celebrations included Coralie Verbles and Coralie’s group, with music by Wande Watelite and Bil Etanney, and a lively scare dance.
Babinda Rotary Club held a weekly gathering with Nex Willett presiding. Guests included Mesary Cost Vues Wilt Hallui and several Rotarians from nearby clubs. An international toast honored the Bod fancions, with remarks by Bob Hay Mihi and others.
The ceremony united Miss Saxby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Venis Sir Stephens, with Allan Weddell of Babinds. Guests wore finery. bouquets, tiny handbags, and orchids featured. Ruth Wilkie sang as two horseshoes marked the couple’s luck. Reception at the Masonic Hall followed by dancing. The couple planned to sail to Sydney then home in the Philippines.
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