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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
10
Fragmented notes mix reflections on thinking clearly with scattered references to Darwin, Annabel, and Joe, plus dates and places. The reader encounters biblical quotes, ancient and modern personages, and a boxing reference, all mingled with stray lines about governance and writers.
In St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Cairns on Tuesday June 4 Rev W McPheat united Heather Mary Stewart second daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Stewart with Charles King second son of Mr and Mrs W H Ring Cairns. The crowd heard a Wedding March as the bride entered with her father. The gown was Empire line satin with tulle veil and white orchids. A reception at Hotel Pacific followed for about 170 guests with a three tier wedding cake. The couple honeymoon at Sydney and Innisfail before returning to Cairns.
The Marna Circle sends birthday greetings and congratulations to Maroun Ther Flower with warm wishes and affection. Mentions of celebration, heartfelt messages, and a note of appreciation for the individual appear amid a festive, personal tone.
A damaged text recipe describes soaking beans overnight in water with salt, then cooking until tender. The beans are shaped into balls with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda, fried to a golden brown, drained, and garnished with a sprig of parsley.
Kuranda notes recount town farewell events and district visitors over a weekend. Mentions Chas and crew joining RAAR, local ministers, parsonage guests, and a series of social calls in Kuranda and surrounding areas.
Bet y, from the Amomt 4 Rayan Gordon section, requests help with a September birthday and garden items. The letter mentions daisies, mushrooms, and wishes for lumber, cows, and berries, seeking assistance from the home circle. It reflects a small community correspondence among children and families.
A garbled old notice discusses perfume and plant care with scattered phrases about a bottle stopper, olive oil, and a cane. It references a member of a group and hints at matching a “per name” and a lucky engine to ink a number. The text is fragmented and unclear.
The monthly Cath o lic Daughters of Australis Cairns meeting convened at the C.Y.M.S. rooms on a Thursday afternoon. Apologies were noted and two members received care for sufferings. The group discussed inviting Ara B Pease and Mrs T Foley for future ministerial visits, planned a morning tea, and agreed to donate to the Mother Superior Convent Mercy for new additions. A bridge alarm incident dominated the agenda with Rotary ties noted.
Pacee Pacee members will attend conduct work to support the Commforts and rein classes. The sessions will be held in conjunction with the weekly bridge end.
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