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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
6
A fragmented piece critiques the female role in home life and the domestic industry. It argues shifts in women’s work and modern factory life affect family dynamics and social norms, highlighting concerns about independence and public expectations. The text references surveys and broader societal debates about women’s status.
The Combined Nurses Appeal reports weak statewide donations for the Queensland Bush Nursing Association and allied missions. Button sales and donations support Queensland Bush Nursing, ATNA Rest Home, Florence Nightingale Memorial, College of Nursing, and Queenland Memorial Fund while doctors and hospitals aid the effort.
A Friday night school ball in Werberton drew a large attendance of students, teachers, and families. The event featured music, dancing, and a supper, with many attendees wearing formal attire and a program of performances by students and local groups.
Fragmentary OCR text references awards related to RAAF and UALS in Malaya, mentions trophy and war effort against enemies, with corrupted names and dates making precise details impossible.
The article describes social happenings in Cairns including brides, arrivals of Dwyer, and a court oath ceremony. It notes Mr Hough and Mr More among officials, travel via tram to Brisbane, and a journey along the York Peninsula with stops at Mareeba and Palmerville. The report mentions truck trouble and a rough inland trek with wildlife sightings.
The North Gurensiend Orchid Society met to review a trial on growing terrestrial orchids using peat and manure as medium. Trials compared to ballast soil showed some roots and bloom growth with heated plantexperiments, while discussions covered overseas imports and display plans for May.
Mra Cartel presided with Mesdames Barkay Sheehan MacDonall Backry and others present. Apologies from Mrs Hughes Llorn noted. Discussion covered arrangements for future meeting funds and a referendum outcome unclear.
After many years of service at the Inn branch of the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney ME, LB Leacock will be guest at a cloaked event. He held the role of secretary of that church for ten years and is noted for his steady work with Bt AL wana Churon at Esielann.
The monthly meeting of the Vestivaree Mehndugk Guild on November 5 discussed church activities. Members were reminded of circuits, a 12th anniversary event, garden party plans, and a charity appeal from the Anglican Home and Overseas Mission.
September meeting of St Johns Women’s Guild held at St Johns club rooms. Attendance listed including Mav CH Sipsiesdamies D Thomson and others. apologies from several members. Brief notes on jubilee fete planning and wall erection, hospital leave, and community visitors. mentions of Mrs Clarence and Mrs W Alkinson and local activities around Hesberion and Kirrims Station.
Family members including Mr and Mrs Gun, Mr Clarke and Miss Rete Gather at a social event. The gathering features travels from Hemerton, Easton, and nearby towns as relatives attend a party, share stories, and plan return trips.
A bustling Herberton event showcased a nurses ball with a lively procession of guests. The hall shimmered with gowns and decorations as attendees admired outfits, music by local bands, and dancers.
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