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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
3
Ravenshoe notes show club reports, financials, and committee changes. The Ravenshoe railway returns list August figures for logs, sawn timber, goods, passengers, and revenue, alongside butter factory production for August up from July with expected further rises.
Funeral directors and embalmers arrange dome arrangements for a funeral service. Wreaths and floral tributes are offered for artificial and natural displays. Details include box and post office referrals for consignments and arrangements. The notice emphasizes professional service and coordination.
Erepien theatre listing shows Shaw.ng wenights for the Elimisation with Eleanor Parker in dual roles alongside Gig Young Agnes Moore and Alexis Smith in supporting parts. Also at Palace Theatre a film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson is screened with Warner Baxter Freddie Bartholomew and Arleen Whelan supporting Buck Privates.
Fragmentary note reports varying point figures across locations including Crystalbrook and Wrotham Park areas. It mentions repairs along O.K. road near the Mitchell River and a Monday night event with about 150 points noted at the scene.
Local items report the Chillagoe Smelter residence sale of iron and timber, plans for a High annual conference on October 1, and visits by numerous locals. Mentions the Mungana copper lead ore, ore treatment disputes, prospector trips, salt shortages, a Tennis Club shield presentation, and a Church Women’s Macy cross ball with prize winners listed.
A wartime era youth event showcases the Youth Week at the helm with promises of active engagement. Key figures include Pred taking on national prime work and Bevoce Senteth guiding youth initiatives. A committee member from Queensland and a worker earning mayor for the day are noted for their contributions.
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