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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
11
Fragmentary note cites J Br Lowell on obedience and command. The text references learning to obey as a path to communication and adherence. No clear dates or locations are provided.
A subdued wedding at Ennisfail Presbyterian Church united Mona Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs W Martin of Charters Towers with William White eldest son of Mr and Mrs E White of Cairns. The ivory Marieette gown, orange blossoms, and a prayer book framed the ceremony attended by family and close friends. After the ceremony the couple hosted a small reception at the bride's home before departing for Townsville and Charters Towers for their honeymoon.
White Rock journal from July 1928 presents a collection of letters to Rosemary from children in Cairns. Notes on hospital stays, family illness, joining circles, and pen names reveal daily life and social clubs among young readers and their relatives.
The Bairns' Circle sends greetings for Mathday with playful lines. Messages mention "Black Nipper" and "Tur quoise Lake" along with odd phrases like "Try Again" and "Shine fir All." The note ends with "ROSEMARY" as a sign-off.
A brief, humorous snippet featuring a deaf old man mishearing a daughter singing and a tourist misunderstanding a bell ring. Includes comic exchanges about stale fish and a spelling cue for Bertie Brown, tied to the piece from Waverly Rose by Eileen Gardiner.
A playful collection of wordplay questions with punfilled answers like milk turns, mustard heat, and a T surrounded by water. The item includes a chain of common riddle lines and humorous observations about sailors ropes and trains.
Thousands praise Dr Sheldon’s new remedy for colds saying it relieves symptoms fast. Advertisers claim the medicine treats sinus issues and breathing discomfort, priced at 1 shilling 9 pence. Obominable everywhere.
The Progress Association held a postponed sports programme with many events completed including sprint handicap results and a girls race. Social events followed with a chaper party and dance, prize giving, and a rugby semi final win for Mirriwinni over Babinda. Guests included Miss Stirling from Melbourne and Miss Quillam visiting Townsville.
Muriel Starr promotes colinated coconut oil as a safe Shampooing preparation that cleanses without harsh alkalis. A few teaspoons with water create a rich lather and rinse clean, leaving hair soft, fluffy, and easy to style without washing.
A New Discovery car claims to relieve coughing and colds quickly this season with Dr Sheldon s New Discovery. The ad touts prompt relief for severe colds and winter ailments and promotes 1/9 bottle large size F7 obtainable everywhere.
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