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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

11

Thought For Today Poem Fragments

Fragmented verse reflecting on life as sin with garbled lines and misread phrases. The text hints at Gaal and a reflective mood about writing and fate, but is largely unreadable.

Winter fashion notes on skirts and evening wear

A vivid survey of winter skirts and evening attire features pleated panels and Bodice and skirt ensembles echoing Victorian lines. It discusses fabrics like satin and chiffon, decorative embroidery, and the shift from ultra short to longer, more graceful silhouettes alongside guidance on fit and figure health.

Bayer Japan

Bust Measure Examined in The Bist Debate

Fragmentary text suggests a debate or discussion on bust measurement tied to ORS mime and stress of the point. Names and precise context remain unclear in the OCR fragment, with garbled phrases and partial terms.

The Birdies Ball and Schoolchild Letters

A fragmented letter collection from 1928 mentions a music piece titled The Birdies Ball, school friends, and charitable wish to donate comics and pictures to poor sick children. It recalls a Kiwi hospital visit with a seven year old paralyzed girl, a Fairy Springs outing, and ongoing school friendships in Cairns and Rosemary Minbun with multiple signoffs.

Cairns Rosem Cheeria New Zealand Fairy Springs Minbun Ivar Rosemary Jean

Cairns Letters From Children Circle and Home Circle

A Cairns 1928 correspondence fragment shows children writing to Rosemary about joining groups, pen names, and daily life. The note mentions kittens, a Brisbane correspondent, exams, schoolwork, and social ties within the circle.

Cairns Rosemary Water Lily Evelyn Jurgensen

Birthday greetings from the Bairns Circle

The Bairns Circle sends Happy Heart and Sham rock Queen well wishes for today. Rosemary signs with a rose and a playful motto. Kiwi is also wished many happy returns as well as a note on manor rostra.

Rosemary Bairns

Plate Ferme Ban Ree Yo CF Vart

The article notes a decorative plate with a French title and a cushion motif, describing two sketches and a dainty use of sweet colors. It references attached items and highlights the delicate design details showcased in the artwork.

Name Wanted In Cheerio Case Leaves Clues From Clues

A curious local appeal seeks the whereabouts of a person described as the Cheerio who left the cats and ate ages ago. Police urge anyone with information to come forward, as investigators piece together who this individual might be and where they may have gone.

The Competition Reveals Hidden Clues in Aged Verse

A fragment from SUNFLOWER by Iris McMahen presents a cryptic verse about a man asking how someone found kissing his daughter. The text includes garbled OCR lines and stray letters, yet suggests a riddle with references to behind positions and a father questioning an unknown man.

There Is No Death We Hail the Risen Christ

Constance Gittens from Glen Alpin Queensland writes lines praising Easter hope. The poem insists death cannot break the bond of love and celebrates the risen Christ. It contrasts winter dormancy with a seed’s upward rise and faith sustaining souls through suffering.

Christ Constance Gittins Glen Alpin Queensland

A Womans Letter Weekly IP From Brisban e

Dear Silvia Our misgiv about the weather for Easter festivities were unfounded with warm days and sunshine. In Sydney and Toowoomba Easter carnival crowds were modest though country visitors appeared. Frocks were summery with many attendees in tailored garments, hats, and silk frocks. The Australia-Italian Company opening night drew crowds aboard decks and saloons, with Countess and guests enjoying the entertainment.

Silvia Wales Palma Mel Te Coney Italy Countess Try Marietle Frock

Smart chic styles dazzle at Toowoomba Easter event

The all star cast including Miss Bea dia Day wowed audiences with stylish gowns such as a China blue mantette with a pleated cape and deep Vandyked hem and a green and sand ensemble with shirring. Visitors from Brisbane and North Coast filled the Easter carnival in Toowoomba with tennis, turf meetings, golf, a new ballroom dinner dance at the Varlion Hotel and cabaret entertainment. Society weddings loom with Miss Sheila McCiowan preparing for her Merthyr wedding to Rob McCowan as guests and local notables gather for celebrations and holidays across Townsville, Wynnum, and surrounding towns.

Beatiie Day Chris Dixon Miss Day Toowoomba Ennis Brisbane Beau- Hilal Nary Varlion Shelia McCiowan Rob” McCowan Arixeo France New South Wales Merthyr Samuel Griffith McCowans J. Donaldson Atcherley Howse Townsville Thomas Spewart Marburg Betty Robbie Mea. Alexander Redcliffe Wynnum A. M. Corrie Carlton Ccbach Lennon Moses P. Ca Anthony Soure Vera Wilson Oncar Power Herberton Attherley Howpenant Babinda Veronica

The Girl in Georgette at The Tosephine Hat Shop

In a cluttered scene at The Tosephine hat shop, Josephine and Gwen praise a mysterious woman My dear Goes who appears wonderful and youthful. A fragment hints at skin care, then a mention of Creme Chermosan transforming skin quality.

Tosephine Gwen Josephine

British Medical Research Council reports vitamin D discovery

The British Medical Research Council announces a major finding that vitamin D, an essential food factor of unknown chemical nature, is produced by ultraviolet light. The report highlights its immediate importance for health and notes key figures such as De, Cl Raedheten.

British Medical Research Council Hesoueee Meral Cl Raedheten F.R.S Hart Webaur

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