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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
2
A reflective note urges gentleness toward those who err and to consider faults with mercy. The piece emphasizes self restraint and compassionate judgment, framing kindness as a steady guide through daily challenges.
A myth recounts Loki as the deceiver among gods who loves mischief yet aids others. Odin and Hoenir rescue a hidden boy from a crafty giant, while Loki and others shape a sun and moon fortress plan that leads to a dramatic pursuit and a dramatic race against time.
Children from Cairns send a series of letters and notes to Rosemary in the Home Circle column. They write about meetings, badge gifts, pen names like Mitzi Green, school holidays, park gatherings, and anticipation of upcoming events and staff support from readers.
A fragmentary report outlines how a recurring theme of character shapes events, noting a figure associated with a controversial influence. The piece hints at wartime tension and the role of public perception in shaping outcomes, with sparse readings of names and places.
A trimmed notice reflecting on a past show describes the joy of side-shows ice cream and rides and hints at future planning. It mentions a school holiday week ahead and signals upcoming competitions and a new exhibit space at the show.
A distorted fashion note discusses tennis footwear and legwear, stressing foot comfort and support. It mentions lace up shoes, hosiery, and sleeve choices for warmth and style, with opinions on wear during spring gowns and practicalities for perspiration and fit. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but emphasis is on comfort, motion, and coordinated apparel.
A chaotic July 1 storm on the Sofia route endangered travelers including Ed Travellers and Sienna. Reng Bovis risked life to save Sienna as a distressed group were pulled from danger near Haepirshan Cale Services. The scene highlighted urgent rescue actions and a nurse on site.
The Bairns Circle sends repeated birthday wishes for several named figures and contains mottos about truth, restraint, and happiness, though the text is garbled with misreads and repeated phrases. It includes fragments like Gardenia Peter and various mottoes, with unclear names and dates.
Fragmented OCR recounts a vanity item promotion with mentions of Claire Hermier of First National Pictures and a scented face powder described as fragrant and texture rich. It hints at selling, fashion, and cinema era glamour without clear event details.
A playful diary note lists Buds with whimsical titles such as Bud of the Savy and Hind of Hhiebelle, jokingly tied to a birthday in Daly. The short motto Never Go anything without thinke ing show it fice appears, followed by a soft sigh and Rose’s affectionate sentiment.
A garbled set of wordplay prompts and riddles from a Home Humor page. Includes lines about a watch head, language tricks with tongues and rivers, seaside plaice, a candle that shrinks with age, a cricket match reference, a passing remark, a chemist joke, and a pun on Adam and Birshowe. The text is fragmented and includes several unresolved wordplays and misread phrases.
A playful transcript shows a child’s mischief and dialogue with a caregiver. Lines include asking to see a doll, showing a torn paper, and a request to “Shake out each tress” while a parent admonishes chewing noises. Sent by Badset of Heather Betty Browne.
Fragmented verse laments forgotten heroes and nameless dead from war or service. The speaker recalls honored names, acknowledges absent spectators, and questions earthly fame while urging memory of comrades who gave their lives and efforts beyond recognition.
A fragmentary home cook note discusses keeping beaten eggs usable, noting cream of tartar addition and timing when half beaten. It mentions dry or stale thread and an urging to reuse leftovers instead of discarding them, hinting at economical waste avoidance.
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