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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
7
A compact remarks item noting a man of voice with repeated phrases about room for the strong and a feeble man seeing the fermI, reflecting a collected daily thought style.
The Bairns Circle offers playful birthday wishes for Miallo Lad Sea Coral Rainbow ary and others. The quirky note repeats cheerful lines about fortune, happiness, and simple courage as the group sends many happy returns.
A garbled excerpt mixes musings on Sinism and distant lands with snatches of conversation about a social gathering. It references Portugal, Persia, China, Tibet, and India, mentions learning to croon and lace making, and recalls a grandmother's memory of late century chairs and attire. Scattered lines describe a party, beer, and a wedding procession with elaborate garments and a bridegroom. The text is fragmentary and reads like OCR from a historical page.
A compact kitchen note shows a method for almond cream with a pinch of milk. It instructs mixing until smooth and adding enough milk to reach a glossy texture, finishing with a soft finish. The fragment mentions shredding and ammonia as ingredients.
Melbourne sees a surge in wedding orders with brides attire and florists busier than usual. Clergy report a 20 percent rise as many couples wed before deployments, including several from the defense services. Brides opt for simpler gowns while photographers and caterers rush to meet demand.
The sewing committee coordinates wool distribution and sock knitting to meet regulations and speed. Volunteers report large quantities of wool, several dozen pairs completed or in progress, and aims to have a sizable consignment ready by end of the match. Legacy Club reports multiple supporters and workers, including Mrs Ennis overseeing wool, with ongoing orders and funding.
The members met in the choir vestry on July 2 with Mrs A Prichard convener and several others listed including Mesdames A Parker Cullis Brake Bentley and Woodd as honorary secretary. Apologies were received from several members and discussions covered items like mending and comfort wool with several tasks noted and dates between late June and early July.
Report notes a Red Cross cake shop opening with cakes, produce, and volunteers including Mrs. Qurain and others serving the public. The Cairns County Women run a cushion stall at the Patriotic fete in June and Temalt raising funds, with parcels of reading matter sent to garrisons. Younger Set fosters a surprise stall at the fete, promoting the Red Cross and CWA efforts.
Frail OCR recounts a discovery in a Sev reuntal era tomb with golden sarcophagus and a silver necklace. It describes King Farouk era Egyptology, burial chamber dimensions, inscriptions, and artifacts including vases and gold adornments, amid references to Tutankhamen and ancient royal riches. The piece emphasizes the tomb’s grandeur and the significance of the artifacts found within the burial chamber.
A village rages as Ivy, known to all, marries Sir John Juhich amid guarded celebrations. The bride, educated and steady, leaves her parents’ cottage with her father guiding her, while sisters and cousins act as bridesmaids. The couple courted four years, with two sisters as attendants and a guard of honor outside the church.
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