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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
2
Rosemary shares a brief daily meditation in The Cairns Post Home Circle column. The note reflects on kindness, patience, and reflection as readers contemplate personal growth and simple moral guidance.
Fragmented article surveys seasonal daffodil themes and women fashion, referencing silk stockings and royal attire. Mentions Henry II era textiles and a marcher salon tone with scattered names and places, blending fashion, culture, and 16th century social habits.
A fragmented fashion feature traces a model styled in a tailored hat and beige ensemble, detailing hat shapes, beaded accents, and the era's preference for soft drape and muted tones. The look emphasizes headwear as focal, with notes on texture, line, and delicate color matching.
An advertisement touts Sheldne’s cough and cold remedy as a reliable standard for all ages. It claims fast relief from coughs and bronchial congestion with a bottle priced at ten cents, urging readers to try the new diacoversy for quicker healing.
Rosemary Peterson at Tarzali writes to Cairns Post readers about her baby, hens, and daily life. She thanks readers for a badge sent for the family and shares updates on weather, meals, and farm chores.
A jumble of playful wishes and names appears as a community birthday card. The text mentions Rosemary, Barry Laredo, Nan, and Verne among a crowd of affectionate notes, with no clear event or date, just warm tributes and well wishes.
A detailed account of a June social gathering aboard a steamer, describing hostess Mrs Mackay and guests, elaborate outfits including black Chantilly lace and peacock themes, and the entertainment featuring Madame Alma de which, with John Amadio, plus dining on deck. The narrative shifts to mentions of the Albion Cup at Allwyn Park, the mood of the day, and a wedding at All Saints with Miss Marr Mass and Mr SE Perkins.
A jumble of social notices from Townsville and surrounding areas describes Mrs. Humphrey Williams hosting guests at the Carlton Cabaret, Mrs. Macrossan's rail trip to Townsville, Mrs. Ian McDiarmid’s England voyage, and gatherings hosted by Mrs. M. Farden in honor of Miss Ry Simpson, with others from Tar Bluit Downs to Sydney referenced in lingering holiday mood.
A fragmented collection of verses and moral couplets from 19th century letters. Mentions of M Moule and Mary Moule Mother Redlynch June 20, and a note about writing a book, studying bones, breaking stones, and knowing the stars. Includes lines urging daily kindness and duties.
A fragmented humor page presents riddles and quips with answers. Questions range from why we go to bed to playful wordplay about London Bridge and a joke about China as a tea cup nation. The mix includes odd spellings and stray lines from the column.
The article praises Billie Dove of First National Pictures in the film Careers She Wonderful. It lauds her alive presence on screen and her beauty, noting Hazel eyes and tawny hair, while quoting affectionate lines about her charm and performance.
A two day tennis event at the Wattles Court featured pairs from United Church and Wattles. Scores included 6-4 6-1 and 4-6 6-4 in close matches. Afternoon tea was served and players thanked the Wattles for the generous hospitality and for the return match set for June 14 at the church court.
Colonel J C Cameron of Brisbane retires from the executive of the Federal Parliamentary Nationalist Party due to ill health. A resolution expressing regret and appreciation was passed. Mr Archdale Parks has been elected in his place.
A kitchen note suggests adding two small lemon juice drops to boiling water to give rice a white appearance and help grains stay well separated.
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