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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
2
Fragmentary lines praise home shelter fortitude and work as keystones of a wholesome life. The text emphasizes personal virtue and the notion that stable home and employment enrich life beyond material wealth. No names or dates are present.
Fragmented dialogue in a domestic column shows Mrs Radish praising Freddie while deriding Jimmy. The mothers argue about upbringing as Freddie's education and future status are discussed. A cliffside accident escalates fears for the boys as bystanders race to observe two limp bodies being rescued.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cairns Rowing Club plans a special evening in the Oddfellows Hall this evening. Last dance by the Auxiliary was well attended, promising another enjoyable event tonight.
Aquatic Hall undergoes a full redecoration as members work nightly on new decorations. The Aquatic Anniversary Balls are set for July 26 and 27, promising highly successful events with the hall to appear in its new glory.
A collection of child friendly notes and poems dated July 14 1928 from Cairns and PAWNGILLY detailing school life pets tennis and home circle greetings with signatures like Rosemary Patty and Lily including playful requests and affectionate messages among young correspondents.
A letter from SIR PHILLIP SIDNEY to Rosemary Cairns discusses recent exams with the writer noting a first place and sister Edina in IV class. He mentions a wish to make a chair, being young, and praises their sister’s success. He ends with sincere wishes for Cairns and Cheerios in the year.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to several named nicknames including Prim ola Wis quil Bower bird Golden Moon Araby and Boy Blue Trempet TM with mottos such as Keep on keeping on Look for the silver lining and Do your best. The message closes with love to S S Emary and Mary.
A playful, questioning verse contemplates who paints butterfly wings and colors in nature. The speaker asks how animals behave and whether fairies watch over creatures as night ends and dawn nears.
A doll laments being replaced by a teddy bear and worn clothes. The speaker complains of housing sadness and being treated as old by a child owner who dresses the bear in her garments. The verse conveys longing and a sense of neglect.
A damaged OCR snippet contains a fragment of a lyric or dedication reading Love I love you and a name Peach Bloom with Vera Trackson as sender. No clear date or full context available.
A playful verse features a cat and a riddle about five cats catching twenty mice. The note, sent by Pink Peare, frames the math puzzle with a humorous, homespun tone.
The notice sets Anzac Park as the visiting place on Tuesday afternoon from four to five for Bairns and Cheerios. Children should write their names at home for rosemery entry, bring badges, and leave the park when Rosemary departs. If wet weather, no visiting day.
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