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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
2
A fragmentary church or newspaper page presents a “Thought for Today” and a pair of teaser items. The text hints at a publisher’s notices and brief notes, with stray words suggesting ads or reader prompts. The readable content is sparse and fragmented.
A reader discusses whether women are more beautiful when drawn in full length portraits and how fashion and dress affect beauty. The piece compares Reynolds, Gainsborough, and Romney portraits to modern styles, noting attire and postures influence perceived charm and elegance.
A collection of letters and snippets from 1950 referencing Rosemary, birds including cassowaries, poems for Wee Ones, farm life near Fawview Farm, and questions about livestock and calves. Marjorie Weinert signs as Lupin and others discuss school prizes, babies, and rural experiences, with casual requests and greetings.
The article describes hat trends for the 1930 season with emphasis on garden party brims, soft moonlight tones, and varied materials. It highlights wide brim styles, lace and horsehair trims, and black polka dotted contrasts, noting the foghorn hat returning and a garden party ready look.
The article offers practical guidance for home dressmakers stressing careful pinning before tacking and even stitches. It warns against frayed edges and fabric puckering and notes pressing as essential to smooth, lie-flat seams. It highlights maintaining fabric on the hand while tacking and avoiding marking with warm water for delicate fabrics.
A garbled note of birthday wishes from the Bairns Circle to several individuals including Glen Grace Bowyang Hibiscus and Hibiscus with lines about mottoes and good deeds. The message ends with signature Rosemary and affectionate phrases.
The readable fragments reference Gumi Fawcet and Jeanie Kietiardnon with unclear context and scattered phrases about easiies and Hanae Dis ttt Haw tat. No coherent event or date emerges.
A fragmented poem sent by Todds Forwant from Sidney describes a trek through rugged landscapes. The speaker recalls rolling hills, trees, and distant cliffs, hearing sea birds and ice, with travel weariness turning into awe at nature.
The Young Australia League proposes a 130 boy tour from Queensland to Sydney Melbourne Geelong Wallarat and Canberra during Christmas holidays. Departure from Brisbane is set for December 2 with four weeks of travel at a cost of about £21 8 6 per day including meals and accommodation. The program includes a Canberra visit to tour Parliament House and residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General, plus theatre trips in Sydney and a staffed, supervised itinerary with a trained nurse and medical on call.
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