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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
7
A reflective note urges self improvement beyond present character citing the idea of an attainable ideal. It quotes Proverbs about wine and deception, prompting discernment between desire and virtue. The brief meditation frames striving as essential to growth, warning against moral complacency.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to M.G.M. of Baxatone and several others including Mothers Little Pal Fragrant Francissia Golden ceree Aralan Rose of Queensland and Miss Bakerville with guiding mottos about striving, obedience, home, friendship, and forgiveness.
A fragment from a puzzle page jokes about Wilde and Lola Montez and asks who fits a list of roles and terms. It notes a misprint last page and includes multiple choice style prompts about felons, pirates, and hibernation terms with playful misdirection.
Malanda Queensland November 2 the Malanda branch of the Red Cross Society held its final meeting before the recess. Chair Mrs W Ho worth led about members as competition was disposed of then afternoon tea. Branch funds grew from flower and food sales while members will cut scrap fabric for filling on Tuesday before resuming in January. A large clothing drive produced items including pullovers socks gowns scarves mittens and nightwear amounting to many pieces. The monthly report showed receipts of fees donations and commitments with a modest balance. The secretary noted strong local support for worn clothing appeals and several cases had already been sent to Brisbane with other Red Cross consignments.
A compact kitchen note outlines a method for preparing Winchester cutlets. Serve the dish very hot for best flavor and texture.
The committee welcomes further gifts of warm clothing suitable for children's wear and extends gratitude to Mensra, K Sutherland, and Brady for freely aiding Red Cross functions. A letter of thanks will be sent. Mr Walke resigns as honorary treasurer due to leaving the district. Mr J Kirkton appointed to fill the vacancy.
Brisbane December 1 The Army provides meals at 1/6 per man per day for ALF and other camps around Brisbane. A sample Tuesday menu lists coffee and biscuits breakfast milk mutton pie or chops with mashed potatoes bread butter jam and syrup cold corned meat jacket potatoes cabbage preserved fruit bananas fried mullet or fish cakes with potatoes stewed pears and tapioca custard.
This maternal and child welfare guide advises on traveling with a young child and baby. It covers feeding options for Peter and his infant sibling, safe milk storage, and practical packing like bottles, linen, and feeding supplies. It stresses avoiding unsafe food, managing heat, and ensuring sleep and comfort on journeys. It directs readers to Brisbane’s Baby Clinic and Welfare Centre for more information.
In Herberton the Red Cross Society held a meeting at the CWA hall with Mrs. F. Correspondence enclosing a cheque for £13 8s 6d from Chilverton sub-branch as net profit from a recent Red Cross dance. Badges arrived for distribution. The treasurer presented receipts and expenditures totaling about £70 balance and £6 9s 11d in accounts. motion to pay passed. Several locals, including soldiers on leave, were mentioned along with a funeral for Mr. Parsons and a report on exams achieving top results in accounting and auditing. The Gold dress ring presented to the Wondecla branch by Harold Hiscock was shown for disposal for charity.
A fragment from a 4CA broadcast timetable lists programs across the day on Monday December 7 including Morning Devotional Service Morning Forum and Woman's Club activities. It shows a string of musical features such as Penny's Serenades Musical Tea Party and Midday Melodies followed by Light Orchestras of the World and Evening Serenades.
Rain brings near four inches over three days easing dry spell as cane shows stress. Fire Brigade Board elects A Armetrone Bell and J P O Dohue as representatives. Navy rejects Oyster Point jetty. North Creek bridge works approved by Main Roads. Australian Comforts Fund branch reports £57 49 credit and plans £200 to headquarters plus Christmas parcel packing for ATF. Officers for the coming year sworn in. local staff transfers noted.
The product QID uses Derris added to the standard Fly-Spray formula to eliminate all flies and mosquitoes in a room. It promises complete freedom from insects when sprayed around the house.
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