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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1938
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR yields a mix of poetry lines by Longfellow and stray phrases about gratitude. The readable text mentions darkness, wings, a feather, and a cave imagery, interspersed with garbled notes and a person named Phil A.
A Brisbane social note details Parliament’s opening and a week of society events. Gov Leslie Wilson and Lady Wilson lead crowds at Government House garden party and related receptions. Debutantes, gowns, posies, and city clubs host numerous gatherings as show week begins amid showers and bright evening events.
The Beira Circle sends birthday wishes with playful phrases in a dated tone. It includes references to a “Table land Princess” and “The Farmer's Bar” along with playful lines about aging, rains, and well wishes for many happy returns.
Warm spring weather greeted the Royal National Show opening yesterday. First day crowds were large and women’s sections drew heavy entries with keen competition across needlework cookery preserves and jams. New competitions appeared and yeomen’s floral work drew interest as farm and district exhibits showcased high standards and remarkable women’s work. Affectionately yours Veronica.
A clear but playful contest brief invites writers to craft a 500 word story weaving prompts such as The Emperors palace Two barbers Found guilty of theft Looks black against me The Crore mamecian My breather is guilty. A sudden inspiration and great happiness fill the two or others The entry details require school children two age classes with prizes and strict rules signed by a teacher or parent. Entries to Jeanette Cairns Post Cairns The competition closes Wednesday August 31.
Fragmentary caption style text references Margaret Lindsay and the Wemer Brothers. It hints at a prominent figure connected to a ceremony or event, with garbled phrases about attire, tongue in cheek commentary, and a focus on public appearance. The readable parts point to a social or entertainment note with names and images.
Radio listings show a Perth Melbourne style schedule with musical interludes and a midday news bulletin. Programs include At Home The Watchman, Milestones in Modern History, and broadcasting to schools. Sporting news markets and weather for North Australia follow with international news and a talk by Hartley Grattan.
National programme lists the total programs including deser and the Afth Test match between England and Australia at Kennington. Cricket description continues with details of play. A note at 3.40 am indicates a choice or selection.
Schedule listing for Cairns Monday August 2 1987 shows breakfast at 7.30 am and a full daytime and evening lineup. Programs include The Cairns Post News midday melodies theatre news romance of music dinner music title notes theatre news and various music and talk segments. Notable acts include The Blackbirds vocal group Dad and Dave and John McCormack tenor with Rosalie segments.
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