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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
6
The Sept meeting of Mareeha Social Pressttorian Women’s Guild was led by chairperson and attendees included Mrs Luscombe and Mrs Reilly with apologies from Mrs Skodtioes Johnman and Sterton. Discussions covered finances, a September 28 concert, and a forthcoming event with prizes and displays.
A Thursday afternoon program at St Monica's Club showcased vocalists and an operatic style repertoire. Winners included Mrs Viv McKenzie for the Young Dulciane contest and Mrs Sue Ann Towney for the singing portion. Miss Jos Beevers held a lucky number prize. The event honored Miss Joan Striker of Canberra and urged community welcome of Australian immigrants.
Sept 2 crowning of the queen in Innisfail as part of funds drive to erect a new wing at Innisfail Hospital. Miss Connie Gee Kee is named winner, with Daphne Good tan and Daptine Me Calgalue among the other queens. The ceremony occurred in the Shoe Hall amid a large gathering, with officials acknowledging contributions from residents.
The Julatten community holds a farewell for Mr. Barri and Misses in a August 1910 event featuring dancing, a novelty prize, and Euchre. Harriman and Hollands families travel, local students move to Herberton, and residents extend greetings to visitors from Mossman and Cairns. Road improvements by the Mareeba Shire Council, railway-adjacent activity, and local resorts attract weekend visitors.
fragments show mention of a queen competition and Wanistail Red Cross in Queensland with unclear names and dates. The readable parts reference Rene Mar and Innisfail, plus faint remarks about sanction and praise, but details are incomplete and there is no clear event outcome.
Mrs J Rooney and daughter Shane plan an extended holiday. Joyce Gordon rode the mail train to Brisbane. Louis left for Bulolo to join the engineering staff. Schaffert departed to Bamford Hill. Margaret received a party at Keeley’s cafe with a toast and gifts. Bridge at St John’s Club yielded top scores for O’Sullivan and Meintyre. Rowing Club dances featured Monte Carlo and novelty dances won by attendees. Passengers traveling to Malbourne and other southbound destinations are listed among many names and seats.
Cairns Baptist Church marked its seventeenth anniversary with Rev Be Jarrett delivering a sermon on progress and faith. The secretary and treasurer summarized a year of faithful church work and financial balance as the gospel wagon mission continues and plans for greater things for God are pursued.
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