Queen Mary pastimes and a soldier formation puzzle
An English journal recalls Queen Mary’s amusements and night thoughts about puzzles. It includes a memory of a giant game piece, bee stings on pups, hive work, a humorous tale about a woman who exploited horse betting, rainy weather nostalgia, and a riddle asking to count soldiers marching in formation. The author reflects on humor, weather, and daily life amid wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bren Jost
Britain
Sbe
Vee
Alee
Alwaye
Domestic Science Teaching At Cairme Technical College
Correspondents note domestic science is taught at Cairme Technical College, with pupils prepared to become domestic science teachers. Advice suggests inquiring at reopening, and recommends Beriam's Book of Quotations as a useful reference, with bookellers able to provide edition prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairme Technical College
Beriam
Home Truths Renovating Rugs
Simple fringe repair guides a for rug edging and backing. Techniques include cutting wool, looping and knotting fringe, trimming ends, and securing rugs on polished floors with rubberised backings. Also covers whitening with ammonia or salt vinegar rinses and care for sheepskin rugs with soap and olive oil.
Wedding of Garnet Jemuarr and Mary Edna McKenzie
A wedding at St David's Church of England on December 22 united Miss Mary Edna McKenzie and Mr Alfred George Garnet. The bride, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs McKenzie of Morven, wore ivory satin with sunray beading and a long train. Attendants included Miss Norma McKenzie and Miss Betty Porter. A reception followed at Mrs W Porter’s home, and the couple departed for a tour of the Tableland after the ceremony. The bride and groom are well known in Queensland society and have ties to local civic and hospital circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Garnet
Jemuarr
Gr. We Porter
L. A. O'Meara
Boguer
Norma
Durin Register
Eaeo
Barton
W. Porter
Removarion
Keaton
Queenland
Queensland
Mr. Garnet Bropital
Bern & Min
Tully Graces
Camoawent
Herbeston Shire
Betham Cane
ML Gararf
Sothantre
Marriage at Singapore Cathedral in wartime tale recount
January 9 report from Singapore notes Captain Joseph Wiles and Mrs J Wiloon, both of Caboolture, wed at the Singapore Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Faith. Bride Florrie Beatrice Evans, daughter of Colonel Evans of Brisbane, received by Captain R Adair of Qantas. Lorraine Brumm, once with Sydney aerial services, served as bridesmaid.
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Bingapore
Jameph Wiles
J. Wiloon
Caboolture
Yuecantana
Wan
Ingepore
Florrie Beatrice Evans
Meg
D. E. Evans
Brisbane
R. Adair
Qantas
Macros
Rourur
Lorraine Brumm
Sydney Aerial Airways
Cardonas
What Doest Thou Here Elijah A Sermon Note
A 1908 sermon on Elijah from 1 Kings 19 argues religion is action not words. It urges believers to use their gifts in the proper calling, confront fear with duty, and seek the place where God intends them to serve for true character and blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wenvard
Tas
Elijah
Ewlien
Lannie
Mount Carmel
Baal
Israel
David
Wis Anay
Hin
Fim
Fmmg
Peter
Pentecost
Christ
Wesley
England
Ezekiel
John i Jonesy Patmos
Birthday Greetings From The Bairns Circle
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes with several mottos and sayings. Each entry includes a name or nickname such as Purple After Rippling Stream Nancy Barvent and Crystal Bell, followed by a cheerful greeting and a proverb about manners, ambition, or time.
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Bains
What Do You Think About the King’s Bounty and Odd Mentions
The passage muses on strange topics from a supposed calculator operation and a musician dreaming of playing the English horn to references to a royal reprieve and charity grants. It rattles through curious lines about magic, a neighbor’s hobbies, and a final prompt about the distance to the last page.
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Rastas
Symphony Orchestrs
Sean
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Shark
Ier
Ine
Orl
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Lax
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Oland’s
Baum
Rowder
BLUEY
Bau
Mrs x
Home Truths
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A. Hambly
Bairns
Baions
Nancy
Barvet
Grele
Fea
Avawers
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von Strike
Femi of
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Pelt
Clemente i
Satake
Chemtayame
Wiskamie
Raber Clements
Soubmay
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