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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
4
A garbled OCR fragment presents phrases about thoughts for today, searching for meaning, and scattered lines. It mentions gold, makers, and personal reflections, but the legible content is incomplete and does not form a coherent report or event.
The readable fragments point to a garbled, playful note with scattered names and phrases. It evokes a casual chat around items like auctions or messages but lacks a clear event or coherent narrative.
The Herberton ceremony joined Collins and Barratt in a December wedding at St. Patna Church. Families and friends filled pews as the bride, escorted by her father, exchanged vows under Meagher’s blessing. The event featured a broad cast of relatives, gifts, and celebratory music, with guests noting the elegant gowns and the joyous reception.
The tale describes baking almond cakes with brandy and lemon, and an extended reflection on gift giving at Christmas. It follows animals who test generosity, noting how sharing gifts spreads joy and alters behavior, including the Handiconts and Banticoots, as the Christmas spirit takes hold and presents multiply in humanlike fashion.
Roberta Dallachy wed Daphne Robert in a ceremony described with vivid attire and a pink tea set ensemble. The couple departed for a honeymoon in Melbowre as guests attended a breakfast at the Strand Hotel with elaborate outfits and accessories.
Animals and forest children stage a plan to skip gifts and share money by swapping presents. The idea backfires as everyone buys for themselves, then learns true cheer comes from giving to others. Humorous misunderstandings lead to a final lesson about sharing.
Atherton residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the opening of a new playground funded in part by the Atherton CW.A. and local donations. The event featured stalls, refreshments, and speeches praising the effort, with visitors from nearby areas and mothers enjoying the child friendly park.
The annual Millaa Millaa school picnic drew large crowds of pupils with parents and friends. A wide variety of treats plus sports and games kept attendees entertained. Santa Claus arrived with toys as the day ended with the National Anthem.
The GWA Younger Set gathered for a monthly meeting in Herberton with members listed including Miss Lehmb Uhl and Mrs Gane. Minutes were read and approved, payments arranged, and a one month recess decided with the next meeting in February. Members discussed supporting the Women's Auxiliary on Chest occupation and aid to local staff. Several visits and travel plans for New Year holidays were noted among residents and visitors from Herberton and surrounding towns.
Report notes players suffer rough palm skin from repeated grip and weather exposure during rounds. It touts Charmosan liquid hand lotion as a remedy to soften, smooth, and restore hands before and after games, claiming visible improvements.
The annual CWA hall event at Butcher's Creek on the Tableland drew a large crowd on the first Saturday night. Takings topped £36 as Bill Ward's Cairns dance band and extra by Mr. Ken Sutherland provided music. Miss N Doyle and partner won the confetti novelty dance. Miss M Smee and partner won the Monte Carlo walte. A trophy went to Mr. Les Lee and a sit-down supper followed by a 2.30 am medley capped a successful function.
Members of the Yungaburra CW A Younger Set held a successful dance at Lake Barrine last Saturday, gate takings about 14. Music by George Sutherland on piano, R Agnew on saxophone, and F Compton on cornet, with an extra by C Tarr. Hubard Tolga was master of ceremonies and P Winfield ran the door. A novelty dance was won by Alf Moseley and partner, with a dainty handwork prize.
A social evening for the Australian Comforts Fund featured euchre wins by Mrs. W Toowa and Mr. George Lisha Compentius. hosts were Mrs. B Dillon and Mrs Toma Right. Supper prepared by Mesdames Leluturce Kirke and Ky Kirke. Various locals and visitors attended events in Peeramon Atherton and surrounding areas.
A brief notice says Charmosan hand lotion is sold by many merchants, drapers and stores. The phrasing implies broad distribution and availability at multiple outlets.
Entries are coming in for the Three Wishes contest with the posting noting the closing day set for Wednesday. The notice includes unclear lines but confirms an active turnout and impending deadline.
The readable text reads like a garbled product blurb praising a cosmetic cream’s effects on pores and skin. It mentions charm, smoothness, and transient beauty claims with scattered phrases and misspelled words.
A terse verse image contrasts Fortune as a female force favoring youth with bold control by daring figures, mentioning Artie Hela as a bold claimant to its sway.
Trade note shows Charmosan cold cream on sale with 2/6 and Taber 1 quoted, sold by chemists and drapers in the listed shops.
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