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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
6
The message bids farewell to Reverend James M Phail from Maryborough on 21 June 1890. The tribute notes his steadfast service in ordinary duties and humor, praising his character over riches and urging kindness. It calls him a cherished leader whose work and kindness leave lasting memory.
A long social page records weddings and greetings for Mr. and Mrs. Ames, with attendance by Central School staff and local dignitaries. Guests include Maryborough residents and visitors from Ascot and Port Albert, detailing travel, hospitality, and wedding announcements across a bustling social calendar.
A Wednesday variety show at St Paul featured Dawn Miller Arthur Hotty and others delivering polished performances. Prominent moments included monologues by Doug Pye, a spoof of Romeo and Juliet, and music by Mrs Connell and a young group that impressed the audience with humor and skill.
The Burns Club event for Mothers Day featured Ladies entertainments under Mrs A Pinder supervision. Roy Bhafford performed in the eword dance, June Fling, and recitations by J Bicortt and Mrs J. Picott, with readings and music by Wm Cullough and a choir coordinated by Mrs Piracy. Audience engagement and a push for live soloists closed the evening.
A baptismal column notes Mrs Mire Hieeripan and family in Bonny Babies at St Stephen's. The piece lists newborns and surviving relatives, including names such as Dawn Kathleen Gailie and Mia, with references to parents, godparents, and local households.
82 years to day, Atti uld Marybeormugh resident Werlebrating hie et birthear to-day. Friends will wishing Nie ou happy day. A musical concert was given with local performers and volunteers assisting. The event honored Maryhor and featured a diverse array of tunes and a light reception.
An uneven transcript of a club gathering includes references to Marry Koraoeh Eheim Lied and Scotland, with figures such as Uber president, Meedtiree Wiper Pinder, and Mrs McFHiagd. The event features long salutations, praise for providence, and a concluding supper with songs including Auld Lang Syne. The prose shows garbled OCR but preserves names, places, and a sense of common heritage.
A lively fancy dress ball at Gundiah featured music by local artists and a piano encore. The event included a child pageant, joker and musical awards, and a charity auction raising funds for the International Fund with about 1206 attendees enjoying a supper and tea.
A social golf card party is planned for next Tuesday with arrangements for four players and Karen. Organizers are coordinating with Min Lil Higgine and Kanta to confirm attendees.
A disrupted Mary bermugiy street scene shows community figures including Mr Keil Lowe and Prinee involvement in a Diggers War Memorial appeal. The event promises a musically led memorial service with residents contributing poetry, art exhibits, and a village fair. Local citizens, churches, and groups gather to support the memorial fund amid a tense fundraising drive.
Local hospital reports heavy blood bank activity as multiple transfusion procedures proceed. Medical staff at Weipa and surrounding wards work through steady demand with ongoing donations and patient care, while teams coordinate with donors and keep operations steady yesterday and today.
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