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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
2
A quotation attributes a weather philosophy to John Ruskin praising sun rain wind and snow as different bends of good weather. The line insists there is no truly bad weather only different conditions.
Neglected colds lead to serious diseases. wear warm woolen underclothes to absorb body moisture and prevent chills. If damp, dry clothing to avoid cold and clamminess. Wear knitted body belts for those prone to chills. use wadding between cloth pieces if belts are unavailable. The best cold remedy is bed rest for a day or two and avoid stimulants. hot milk sips help. A few drops of camphor on sugar may counteract a child’s cold if taken immediately.
London fashion notes say hats shift from masculine simplicity to intricate feminine designs with varied shapes and trims. Cloche brims rise, turbans and berets appear with ribbons and fur, while jewelry and perfume emphasize coordinated elegance for this season.
A Cairns Post page shows Lor na Davis aged nine and Joyce Davis aged ten writing from Lake Barrine asking to join the Home Circle and Cheerio Band. They describe camping on the lake shore, attending Lake Barrine School with small classes, learning swimming, and noting snakes. Rosemary Lake Barrine invites them to join and to provide sisters’ details for enrollment.
Practical advice on kitchen chores and housekeeping from an old period pamphlet. Tips cover pricking apples to prevent bursting while baking, floor care with linoleum and paper, selecting long-handled mops, lemon juice for stains, hand care with cold cream, and safe cooking practices like using a fork to break up hash and sprinkling flour in hot fat.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday greetings to members including Golden Ramn Mossy Tank Colleen Bawn and Banner with mottos Learn to grow to sweet hnamine Think twice speak over Hitch your waggen to a star Pink Poppy Make the most of me Rosemary Bairns Circle notes multiple nameed terms and mottos in a festive message.
Moss Bremner recalls a shop scene where a woman praises Creme Charmosan as the best skin cream. The New Moon publication features Marie Bremner extolling its fame and influence on Sydney's fashion, with immense sales and nationwide availability noted.
Colleen Kennedy and Danhotla send warm birthday wishes on June 8 and June 11. Messages promise cheerful rays and bright wishes for a joyous year.
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