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Fragmentary note reads like a religious devotional line urging patience and courage. The text mentions fear not and a call to wait, but specifics such as author, date, or context are missing.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
12
Fragmentary note reads like a religious devotional line urging patience and courage. The text mentions fear not and a call to wait, but specifics such as author, date, or context are missing.
A collection of messages between Nellie Lefhelfeld Cairns Rosemary Innisfail Ellen Steve n Redlynch and others. They discuss joining the Home Circle, pen names such as Nelly of the Valley Spring Daffodil and Daffodil, birthdays in October and October 13, family details, pets, and school changes. They send best wishes, confirm badge shipments, and comment on recent floods and a cyclone with hopes for no repeat.
Mrs Davis runs a busy wharf kiosk near the central entrance offering a versatil assortment for seafarers and workers. Chocolates soft drinks magazines and various articles attract travelers and locals, with the Cairns Post available daily. The kiosk is pitched as a welcoming hub especially during tourist season, becoming a popular source of souvenirs and last minute essentials for those at the wharf.
Lake Barrine is described as a volcanic crater lake near Yungaburra Cairns with warm water ideal for swimming and boating. Visitors enjoy wild ducks, introduced trout, orchids on trees, a dance hall, a boat house, and extended visits. it mentions nearby craters and lakes possibly linked by underground streams and a local nine year old prize recipient.
Rosemary Redlynch requests the name Lily of Strathmore for her pet and to join Home Circle. Jean Fairweather replies with warm wishes and confirms the badge gift and the pet name for the eight year old, noting the new Redlynch school nearby.
The Bairns Circle sends Erin hearty birthday wishes and quotes a string of mottos and rhymes, including lines about contentment, gardens, and words, with various playful spellings and asides in a celebratory note.
A fragmentary letter outlines a school scene and Home Circle reference tied to Anzac Day. It mentions names and pen names, a donor date of 11/1, and a request to write in one side of an envelope. Rosemary signs with affection and urges prompt, earnest work in the Anzac spirit.
Household hints describe rice washing with milk water and suet the lemon peel trick for water gloss and a paste for stained glass. It mentions daily lemon peel rinse morning cleansing and using refined glue for polish while noting Starck cleaners are better for some tasks and a soft brush for delicate beads.
Fragmentary ad text describes cosmetics and powders promising youth and softer skin. Mentions Constable tone about face powder brands and prices, with stray phrases about a man and aging. The readable portion centers on cosmetic benefits and a product price.
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