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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1928
Page
2
Short verse notes a kind word can brighten a day. A single phrase of grace or a thank you can lift spirits and leave a smile. The poem emphasizes small acts of appreciation that reveal the world's goodwill.
A poodle pup purchased by Migsie and Essie escapes pink bath chaos across a street and yard. The girls chase him through Mrs Pippin's cottage, a fowl yard, and Grandad Duble's street, ending with Grannie Botble rescuing the fluffy magenta coated dog.
Uncle observes a magenta harlequin pup with feather trimming as scissors snip away its curls. The dog bounds off happy with its new appearance while family members promise to love and keep a curl as a keepsake.
Mary Brian wears a floral taffeta gown with pastel embroidery and a distinctive wagon-train hem as she appears in Forgotten Faces, part of Paramount's Whole Show Programme. Bebe Daniels wears a cream suit and lynx fur coat in Hot News, with a straight coat line and fur cuffs. Evelyn Brent debuts a black kasha dress in His Tiger Lady with white dots and a white hat with a black dot band.
A collection of handwritten letters from Cairns and Cairo Post writers dated 1928 and 1924 share nostalgic notes. Rosemary writes of school life and river picnics while Leaping Lion and Nannette recount circus visits and holidays with affectionate family greetings and reminders to care for loved ones.
The Bairns' Circle sends many happy returns of the day to Roh the Rover Snow Bird Little Farmer Bob Custer and others. Their mottos urge looking for the Sunny Side Keep on Smiling Be Tre to the Best and Shine.
A miscellaneous家y of household tips on stain removal moulding clay substitutes porridge with butter cake improvisations and sewing tricks. It covers cleaning polishing fabric finishing patterns and quick substitutions for baking and repairs.
A jumble of kid friendly riddles and misheard phrases features questions about snow colors clocks boats horses bread and other playful puzzles. The dialogue style includes exchanges between a teacher and students with humorous mispronunciations and misspellings.
A humorous Christmas verse warns against greed and misusing stockings by suggesting a baby pillow case as the proper receptacle for gifts. It contrasts petty desires with practical, gentler outcomes and ends with a tongue in cheek tone. The piece references Father Christmas and a boy’s stocking anecdote.
Myrtle reports a movie premiere near the Post Office drawing a large crowd and police stopping traffic to manage the throng. The local film will premiere once the weekly gazette of happenings arrives from Melbourne.
The notice sets visiting day at Anzac Park near the bus stand instead of the Country Women's Restroom. Rosemary will be in the park 4 to 5 PM to record names, with children writing their names beforehand. All visiting Batena and Cheerios must leave when Rosemary departs. Badges will be issued Tue afternoon if weather allows.
A local contest offers five shillings for the best letter on Kindness to Animals. Submissions must be 100 to 200 words, addressed to Rosemary, signed with real and pen names, and include age. Letters may win prizes or certificates. entries close September 30 and will be published in the Post and Herald.
A child in Cairns sends a personal letter from July 20 1928 describing her time at St Marys School Herberton. She mentions holidays with friend Golden Blossom visits to Barron River a swim at a friend’s home and riding a horse before closing with love to Rosemary.
Readable fragments show a playful scene with Pam's family, a sergeant handing rifles to troops, and Betty in a music lesson. The line ends mid dialogue, indicating a local-page fragment describing daily life and a training moment.
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