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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1928
Page
11
A quotation attributed to Mencius proclaims the great man is he who uses his child's heart. The line emphasizes benevolent leadership and nurturing virtue in guardians.
A festive ceremony at St Josephs Cairns on a Sunday evening united Muriel Mary Keough and Herbert J. Dempsey. The bride wore a white markette frock with Victorian touches and silk lace. the groom was supported by Norman in the bridal party. The reception occurred at the Grand Hotel with light entertainments as the couple prepared for their honeymoon voyage.
On April 14 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Gladwell Millis Millan the second daughter Elizabeth Gilmour of Cloncurry wed William John Alls youngest son of Mrs and the late Anthony Alls. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Belcher Atherton with elaborate lace and Mariette gowns. Guests included Mrs Long matron of honor and bridesmaid Bab Long. The couple left for Cairns to be photographed and will tour the Tablelands after receiving many presents.
April letters from Rosemary Cairns and Snugglepot discuss joining Cheerio Hand and dolls clothes. They mention many Bairns and Cheerios, badges, and daily paper reading, with cheerful school and hospital notes.
Dialogue fragments show a playful exchange among characters about kissing proclaiming love and a new arrival on a yacht. Humorous exchanges hinge on misunderstandings as St Peter and a sea setting frame the humor. A stray lawn mower joke closes the scene.
A humorous fragment shows Little Willie correcting a shopkeeper about a second hand shop and a watch. A girl weighs herself with stones and asks her mother to swallow them to weigh more. A child at the grocer’s asks for sharp cheese and learns it refers to taste, not cut.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Purple Clover and Sweet Cherry with the motto Be True to the Best. The message includes short personal notes for Mary and Rosemary, wishing many happy returns of the day and encouraging kindness and friendship.
In a hat shop Gwen in rose georgette shows off a chic Paria hat while her friend Josephine admires her. Gwen credits Creme Charmosan for youthful skin and deflects worries about aging, recalling a time her skin was poor before the cream changed her look.
Paramount player Evelyn Brent wears a pebble cloth silver gown that hugs the figure and narrows to three points at the hem. Crystale and rhinestones edge the neckline and sleeves with a deep V, a double train starts at the hip and a scarf drapes from the left shoulder. Silver kid shoes with large brilliant buckles complete the look as a crystal necklace finishes the ensemble.
A recent excavation near the Bank of England uncovers leather sole fragments worn by Roman era London women. The discovery supports historical notes on footwear favored by women in ancient times.
A brief report notes that at multiple London County Council educational establishments a two month old baby attends night classes and a nursery program continues alongside.
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