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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1940

Page

7

Quotations on Beauty and Temperance by Marcus Aurelius and Prov. 31:4

A concise pairing of two maxims. Marcus Aurelius notes that true beauty and virtue need no praise or addition, while Proverbs counsels rulers against drinking wine. The sayings present timeless guidance on beauty, virtue, restraint, and leadership.

Marcus Aurelius North Cairns Red Cragg Alma Aumuller T. Roy Bevong Mins Phyllis Reabinson Quarry Siding

Birthday greetings from the Bairns Circle

The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to River View Pearl of the Ocean Fairy Orange Blossom Tumoulin Maiden Lady Bargine and others with mottos about character, happiness, and resilience. Each message emphasizes personal improvement and kindness.

River View Bairns Barrine

Riddles and Trivia From a Vintage Quiz Clip

A playful set of trivia questions coversCuracao origins famous women of suspicion lone lanaoline source, Uncle Sam name origins, and a kink architectural form origin. Readers are invited to check the last page for answers.

Curacao Portugal Spain West Indies Waly France Queen Elizabeth Queen Anne Sybil Pankhurst Helen of Troy Caesar Boadicea Joan of Arc Uncle Sam America Americans USA Sam Weller Pickwick Papers Sam Brown Japan China Greece Turkey Hungary

Comforts Committee moves to send parcels to Cairns men individually

At a Cairns meeting the Comforts Committee decided to switch to weekly individual parcel dispatches for enlisted Cairns men instead of large Christmas parcels. A full names and addresses list will be kept, cards for enclosure printed, and relatives asked to submit names and needs.

Comforts Cairns Waas Council E. A. Atherton V. Ennis A. B. Milla Comforts Committee Cairne R. Teplisa A. McKenzie H.ala.f A.lf Australia

Younger SFT Christmas Party Ends Year With Joy

The Younger Set of the Corns QAC.WLA held its annual Christmas party at the Paulina McMaonus Memorial Home. Children enjoyed a decorated tree, gifts from Santalous, games, and refreshments. Several members and local figures attended, with planned events at Edge Hill Hall and a forthcoming charity afternoon with a Christmas tree and donations.

Corns WLA Kippintan Paulina = McMaonus Memorial Santalous Jim Meauhife G. Comina Evers Ogiris Edge Hill le Coyne Combined Remie Ng Tany Keirla Tov Jammer Lorna Gradider

Sewing Committee Seeks Volunteers for Red Cross Garment Work

Steady progress reported in the sewing room at the School of Arts building as volunteers are urged to join the Red Cross effort. The committee, with supervisors present, offers sewing instructions for ration garments, copying samples, and lists numerous workers and donations including socks, undergarments, shirts, scarves, and infant clothing from various contributors and families.

Bchool of Arte Mra. Spencer Irwin St Peter's A. L. Merratay Karkcaldy H. Hardy J. Williama

Plain Biscuits From Today's Recipe

A dated recipe outlines plain biscuits using sour milk, sugar, egg, bicarbonate and cream of tartar. Mixing butter with flour and tartar, then dissolving soda in boiling water creates a dough. Add egg into liquid, combine, roll thin, cut into shapes and bake ten minutes in a moderate oven.

Community group thanks Mrs Stureil with cake and gifts

A vote of thanks to Mrs W Stureil honors her Christmas cake and icing efforts. The event anticipates about £10 profit. Mr W Hughes wins a prize and donates the winnings. The meeting extends thanks to Mrs Aughe and many donors and workers for clothing drives and a pantomime "Cinderella" success. final net profit discussed as likely over £200. Mrs Atherton resigns as president due to ill health.

W. Stureil W. Hughes Lake St Mer. Aughe A. Williams Alex McRengie Leite Athole Daughters Austrotim Wirtwerth Mra K. Downs Methodist Tadies Guild Presbyterian Guida To Reilly Evo Harbour Board Towarr Alan W. A. Gibbs Cinderally Alhough the Finnness BE. A. Atherton Eleo

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