Criens Past Home Circle Meeting Notes
Fragmentary notice describes a Home Circle meeting conducted by Rosemary. It invites further communications and mentions arsonal movements, with readers urged to forward information for publication.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
2
Thought for Today Service of Genius
A brief aphorism attributed to Karl of Essex asserts that cents are worth one penny only when used to defend and advance human happiness, framing a utilitarian view of wealth in service to society. The fragment reflects a 19th or early 20th century tone emphasizing defense and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Essex
For the Matron and Hindrance in Charity Tales
The monologue describes a group of people seeking satisfaction by helping others. It contrasts vain desires with genuine aid, noting reformers motivate by giving rather than receiving. The piece discusses talent, ambition, and using brains to assist fellow citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
Earley Water Contaminated by Controversial Report Detected
A garbled OCR note references concerns about water safety and possible contamination in Earley with mentions of a meeting and various names. It hints at a public health or municipal discussion, including warnings about potable water and related measures, though many words are unclear.
Jelly Forming When Cold Warns Invalid Eatable Advice
Childlike advisory notes that a jelly substance forms in cold conditions and may be consumed by any invalid person unless a doctor advises otherwise. This cautionary reminder appears as a general health precaution with no specific names or dates.
Children’s Circle correspondence from Cairns Home Circle readers
A Cairns 1928 collection of letters from children joining a Home Circle and Cheerio Band. Gloria Krauser, Rosemary, Rose Armstrong, Indian Chief Norman, Thelma Dempsey and others describe school, pets, birthdays, outings, prizes, and requests for pen names and badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminus
Atreet
Cairns
Avant
Rosemary
Parramatte Convent
Rose
Mary
Gloria Krauser
Highleigh Road
Gordonvale
Snowy
Tno
Charmaine
Amiyo
Rose Armstrong
Dear Rosemary fragment from 1928 note about lost kittens
A handwritten letter fragment describes a missing kitten in the bush and mentions a pet named Terasie described as tiger-like with green eyes. The sender Silver Lily signs with love and wonders if the kitten is hurt, expressing concern and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Aves
Rosemary
Jose
Birthday Greetings From the Bairns Circle
A playful thanks to Muftalg Hi and Tavale foe the Sueslyiine from the Bairns Circle wishing happy returns and warm wishes on a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bairns
Lawinely
Rosemary
Will-o'-wisp Verse Snippet Featured in Will-o'-wisp
A fragment from Ella Mullavey’s Will-o'-wisp quotes a riddle about age honesty and a four legged being with one ‘jeast.’ It playfully asks which creature is oldest and compares a poppy to the letter in a round likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mullavey
Upside Down Verses From Bairns
Eight year old narrator Peggy’s niece explains a topsy turvy life with aunts and laughter. The verse conveys confusion and playful reversal as adults react to the child’s claims. A note from "Carnation" Blaie Laver accompanies the piece.
Jenkina Mystery and a Train Nap Joke in Roving Banter
A quirky exchange recalls a motorist name drop and a romance ending in marriage. A playful line about a duck and a curtness, then a pun on napping on a train, warning that sleepers are run over by trains. Indian Chief by Norman Bradford closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bradford
Ice cream making and serving ideas for spring days
The text describes individual portions and garnishes for ice creams served in glass plates and small shells. It includes cheap and rich mixtures such as cornflour bases custards and custard powders, vanilla scents, and strawberry ice cream recipes with quantities for large groups. It notes serving options and portions for about 300 people.
Schoolboy Bowlers and Curious Ancient Charades
A Home Humor item lists "schoolboy bowlers" and jokes about fate and history. It cites Wolfsy shot at the Pope, Richard II's murder at Pontefract, Chartist demands, and Queen Elizabeth rumored as the Virgi Queen, then digresses into odd mathematical definitions and parallel lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfsy
Ichard II
Pontefract Castle
Sienna
Coventry
Raleigh
Train Latencies Rise Over Years in Britain
Fragmentary text notes increasing delays in British rail services as passenger traffic grows, citing large numbers. No clear dates or specifics available.
Prize Winners Exhibit In Draper's Window
First prize goes to George Love aged ten at Wores State School for a pack chair. Second prize awarded to Dallas Dixie Piper Tira eight and a half at Ravenshaw for a chair. Enrica Meloni and Brana Drovan also commended for good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Love
Pack Randal
Wores State School
Dallas Dixe
Piper Tira
Ravenshaw
Enrica Meloni
Brana Drovan
Wores
Prise Whiners
Bairns and Cheerios Move Meet to Anzac Park
Dear Bairns and Cheerios, the visiting place shifts to Anzac Park near the plus stand rather than the Country Women's Restroom. Children should write their names in advance and bring the paper to Rosemary at the park from four to five o'clock to be recorded, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walterstroon
Cairns
Rosemary
Anzac Park
Littl
Cheerio
Ginger Mick
Wattle Fairy
Mav Roberts
Bairns
Cairns Girls in the Movies at Craig's Chemists
Myrtle and Ethel discuss a local film event featuring "the Hockey tears" and various groups including Greys Wattles Live Wires Hovaly Aussies and Ivanhioes. They mention Craig's Chemists opposite the Post Office as the venue and remedy shop.
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Myrtle
Eti
Craig
Ethel
Craig's
Ven
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