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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
7
The readable text shows garbled names and scattered phrases about wishes, retirements, moving, and a friend. It mentions Golden Dove, Rand, and Four tt Cvighout Rennie Maes, with unclear context and a mix of apparent commands and wishes.
A fragmentary note mentions a tag or ad connected to Belton and a low remembrance of a past event. The text is garbled but hints at a motto and a cycle of greetings or returns tied to a circle named Baurus Cirele.
December 21 near Mareeba at Predortgrin Church the daughter of Mr and Mrs F Haigh married Edward, second son of Mr A J Corcorail of Ravenshoe. Rev DW Blake officiated. Bride wore heart shaped neckline, orange blossom spray, and tulle train. Attendants were her sisters Misses Noein and Dorothy Halen. Best man Douglas Haigh. groomsman Tevid Haigh. Reception at Mrs C Robins residence with cake by Mrs Bruce Haigh. Honeymoon to Magnetic Island. Future home Ravenshoe.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local match report and notices from Brisbane and North Queensland. Names like Mapleton and Mary appear among scattered references to events, people, and places with unclear dates and contexts. The piece hints at social and sporting items, with few clear, concrete facts remaining.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a shopper discussing buying cream and mystery brands amid scattered phrases. References to creme and Charmasan appear with unclear context and no coherent narrative or clear entities.
Loretta Young models a glamorous gown in a publicity feature for a Melvyn Douglas co star film. The bridal black dress and embroidered bodice showcase sophisticated styling with sequins and tulle, highlighting Young’s slender figure and star appeal.
Pineapple balad with watercress tomato and fettucine style? Mayonnaise mixed base. Mint jelly cubes prepared with green jelly crystals dispersed in water to a pint. Chill in a flat dish or individual cups. top with pineapple bits and tomato garnish.
A report discusses decollete gowns with bodice drape and jeweled straps, detailing chiffon gown pleats and horsehair lace panels. It notes Rochelle and Miss Young fashion gifts, Columbia wardrobe orders, and a technical reason for Me Stayed for Breakfast costumes.
A fragmented early 20th century Hollywood portrait discusses how makeup, hair, and wardrobe forge a star’s persona. Constance Bennett embodies the transformation from cinema icon to ready-made personality through styling, sets, and costume, likening it to fairy tale magic.
A garbled OCR piece lists scattered terms and names with partial phrases about Bettie, Mormon sites, landmarks, and a fort famous world site. It mentions Washington, Lincoln, and a peak in the United States, plus assorted odd spellings and stray fragments.
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