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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1931
Page
2
The article describes prevailing fashion trends with divided skirts strong for various occasions, and hats emphasized as individual statements. Straw berms with low crowns, color contrasts in brims, and diaphanous gowns headline the season alongside transparent evening frocks and daring daytime wear. Designers feature Leopolds and Opaline hues echoing Patou styles.
A reflective line from Thought for Today states that true faith to God shows in standing with the humble and weak and opposing wrong. It condemns those whose zeal for right serves only themselves, leaving the race divided and enslaved by self-interest.
A devotional snippet emphasizes trusting the Lord and doing good to receive blessings and delight in the Lord. It cites Psalm 37 verses 3 and 4 and 1 John 5 about praying in accordance with God's will.
The piece argues for Australian style in dress over copied Paris or London trends, noting Cairns has clever dress designers and climate shaped distinct styles. It predicts 1931 trends with straight silhouettes, front and back skirt fullness, and shorter day skirts, urging leading fashions Australians will set.
An old dialogue extols Creme Charmosan as a charm that makes Ann appear ten years younger and twice as pretty after eleven years of marriage. It claims the product vanishes signs of age and keeps skin smooth for long hours, touting sunburn and freckle reduction.
A thief rents a room hoping to steal enough to pay for his hoard. He mocks the innkeeper with a tale of yawns that trigger a wolf transformation after the third yawn, forcing the innkeeper to surrender his coat. The thief escapes with the cloak as the innkeeper flees. The moral: Every tale is not to be believed.
A miller and his son drive an ass to town and listen to a chorus of critics. They switch riders, swap positions, and attempt a pole lifting to bear the beast. The owner’s foolish efforts end with a tumble into the river and the ass drowning, proving no one can please all.
Comic exchange features Briggs complaining about wet gear in a car and a jokey misread of a double entendre. The dialogue turns to avoiding a duel between two married men as one jokes about humanitarian ideas.
Wees Bairns' Correspondence from Box 1 Babinda contains a letter from Margaret Watson to Rosema about joining the Home Circle. Rosemary replies welcoming Cairn and notes Golden Dawn for a pen name and a badge will be sent. A pleasantry on magazine names and pet Trixie is included with ink writing advice.
In a long letter Silver Bells asks Rosemary to find a pen friend for her younger sister Shirley born April 16. She mentions Norma Bennett as best friend at Cairns school and asks for a badge, drawings, and comics, promising to send comic papers and sick notes.
The Bairns' Circle sends birthday wishes to Red Riding Hood Great Heart and Lord Nelson with mottos about duty happiness and fearlessness The note repeats greetings and motto themes in a playful dated style.
Miss Anne Marie Curren, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Curran of Currandale Lan downer, married Mr Eric Dowse Collins of Kirrama Station Cardwell at St Josephs RC Church Dalby. Monsignor Nolan officiated with a lemon and white floral altar and a two tier wedding cake as the centerpiece. The bride wore white bridal satin with orange blossoms and a tulle veil. Bridesmaids Miss Nell Curran and Miss Ruth Collins wore temon mariette gowns. Best man Stan Curran and groomsman Tom Curran assisted. After the ceremony a reception at Hotel Russell featured lemon and white decorations and a two tier wedding cake.
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