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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1939
Page
12
The quote ponders what fuels human thought and motive. It argues that suffering, more than learning, business, or love, drives much of human experience, echoed by a biblical line about asking the Father in Jesus name for aid. The passage blends reflection with a citation from Sir Arthur Helps and John 16:23.
A guide to creating natural looking rockeries in compact spaces explains shaping soil and arranging rocks to blend with plants. It covers drainage, placement for viewing from windows, and plant choices such as Verbenas Nasturtiums Begonias Lobelias and Portulacas with suggestions for color schemes and maintenance for a balanced rock garden.
The Cairns Post features letters from young readers in Cairns sharing hobby, pets, and daily life. A nine year old asks for a pen pal who collects stamps, mentions a fox terrier named Spot, and describes a vegetable garden. The writer notes three years in Cairns, a railway father, and awaits more cool weather.
A simple chocolate cherry pudding recipe ready in about one hour. Turn out and serve with custard for a warmly comforting dessert.
A reader’s quiz with quirky questions about a car crash near Ghent and Sty of Potubourn, a Scotsman description, Ireland seaweed foods, campo santo meaning, and a request for the correct term for a native of Galloway. Answers promised on the last page.
The Rains Circle sends Nancy Lee Queen of Innisial and other members birthday wishes with quirky mottos about doing your best, bringing happiness to others, and keeping courage.
The Cairns Post shares a personal note from Florence Metcalfe and family about a pleasant home life, garden, puppies, and future plans. A reader signs as Jeanette, mentioning holidays, stamps, and a missed show due to rain.
A brief personal message discusses interests in stamp collecting or fat, remarks on puppies at a young age, and expresses hope for a future Brisbane visit. The writer closes sincerely hoping the trip proceeds well.
Avanita Stewart writes from Tours mnceresy to Dear Jeanette and others sharing home life, illness, a swollen face, a new puppy, rain, and school notes. Other letters discuss Home Circle readings, show rides, farm life near Babinda, nursing plans, and excitement over Snow White. It preserves regional names Cairns Gordonvale Innisfail Mackay Bowen and Babinda with personal details and local color.
St Peters Floral Fete held at St Peters Church Hall North Cairns featured superb entries in secretary sections and a judged display of flowers vegetables and crafts. The mayor Ald W A Colina and Mrs Callin opened the event at 3 30 pm with Rev W Heahowes presenting bouquets to the Mayors wife and other dignitaries. evening lantern procession and numerous prize winners were announced across many categories including fruit cake jams cakes and knitted items with showcases by local stallholders and a large audience enjoying the displays.
Mrs. Marie McDonald of Presbury Road Liverpool, wife of a labourer with seven children, has never learned music yet writes songs and dance tunes during busy domestic days. While peeling potatoes or making pies she began to think lines for melodies, developing poetry in quiet moments between duties.
The Mame Pas branch of the DCW held a monthly meeting with reports on finances and plans. Officers and members, including Mesdames Harper Davies Clarke Mackay and Paterson, attended. apologies were noted for Johnston and others. Activities included a housewash update, a bridge drive proposal between Mosman and Malio Sesibesa, and a flag restoration project with a future meeting scheduled. A condolence message was sent for the late Mr Andrews for his support of the club.
A garbled passage hints at a woman who writes and rehearses a routine, mentioning dance times and arranging copies by email. The text is incomplete and contains many garbled words, making exact details unclear.
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