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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
An old advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation in children. It promotes quick results, warns against imitations, and stresses following bottle directions for children of all ages.
In a chat between ETHEL and MYRTLE they rave about Craig's service and modern amenities at Craig's Chenvet opposite the Post Office. They mention a "Trip to Greenland" motion picture at 7:15 tonight and praise dispensing mail order printing and overall efficiency.
A Cairns posting from August 14 1928 shows letters in a children’s circle and cheerio band. Young writers from Rosemary to Dulcie Rogers request pen names such as Date Flower Gipsy Queen and Cloth of Gold while inviting new members and detailing games and village life in Queensland towns.
A fragment notes a focus on the spirit that matters and mentions a physician or minister, suggesting a reflective or moral reminder. The text is garbled but centers on inner virtue and guidance from a religious or philosophical figure.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to several members including Cupid Leo the Sunshine Sugar Cab Monte Bie Twilight Pos and others. The messages express warm regards and affectionate mottos in a nostalgic, playful tone.
A fragmented poem reflects on Abbott Street with dry scenes and grey skies. Vivid images of white buildings, green trees, and silver gleams evoke a spring mood as shadows fall on walls and streets.
A reflective poem about keeping unspoken words in check and avoiding regret at day’s end. The piece urges love’s restraint, noting words can heal or hurt, and stresses mindful speech to prevent lasting sorrow.
A fragment describes multiple egg and brain dishes with parsley, beef dripping, tomato sauce, curry, and cream. It gives steps to fry, scramble, thicken, and serve on buttered toast with various fillings and toppings including mince with Worcester sauce and poached eggs.
Announcement sets a weekly gathering at Anzac Park near the bus stand from 4 to 5 pm on Tuesday afternoons. Children write or have names written beforehand and hand them to Rosemary at the park entrance. Visitors must depart when Rosemary leaves. outdoor only unless weather is wet.
August 22 report from Bigbane notes the Queensland Lawn Tennis Association finals with Mrs Mole sworth and Miss Hood winning Ladies Doubles, Molesworth losing singles to Mini Cox, and a postfinal dance at Rowe's Banquet Hall with Sir John Goodwin in attendance. Bishopsbourne hosts a welcome home for Bishop Le Fanu, greeted by a large committee and his daughter Miss Mary Le Fanu in summer blue and white attire.
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Club hosted a gathering with dancing and a charity drive for local institutions. Attendees included Mr Gi EP Stokell and officers, with Creche members supplying supper, optimizing expenses. The day featured races at Ascot, fashion notes, and a season’s social calendar with visiting guests and hotel stays in Townsville and Downsville.
Sydney listeners heard The Ingenues, a twenty member American women orchestra, broadcast live from the ship Aorangi just after arrival. The crew ran to the music room as engines cooled and the airwaves carried the performance to a million listeners. The article also promotes Creme Char mosan skin cream priced 2 shillings 6 pence per large bottle sold widely by Friday.
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