Innisfail Volunteers Depart for Active Service
Innisfail March 1 1940 volunteers R R Smith V F Watson R V Ewens Scott R Williamson T Rice He W Wylie and J Stackay will leave Saturday morning for Cairns then sail south for active service. A civic valedictory salutes the volunteers with praise from Dr S K Page J F Stee and others. Red Cross and Women’s groups send well wishes. concern expressed over Rep retire payment and wartime hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone Shire
Sir Page
S. K Page
Australia
Innisfail
J. F. Stee
Germany
Hitler
Britain
France
Trun
Thoughts for Today The Moral Character and Emotions
Fragmentary note reflects on memory and regret. It mentions the moral character shaped by emotions and intellect, with a biblical reference to Song of Solomon about love. The text hints at healthy restraint and the dangers of excess in thought and feeling.
Fragmented WWII era quiz item with scattered facts
A garbled set of trivia prompts asks about a British officer rank, a mechanical cutting invention, daylight saving, Canaries in coal mines, Dutch polders, and common injuries. ends with a note that answers lie on the last page.
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Imperial Air Force
Humphrey Daveybee
Mfety-Kmg
Canaries
Holland
Birthday Greetings From Circles Amid Jumbled Text
The Bairne Circle and The Raima Gels send birthday wishes with mottos about work and perseverance. The garbled lines mention happy returns, hopeful phrases, and a refrain about guarding the path to heaven, though the overall sense is fragmented and unclear.
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Himaelf
How to Clean Windows Efficiently at Home
Instructions describe washing windows with warm water and ammonia to remove grease, using Kerocene to add shine, and using chamois or leather for a polished finish. Steps include soaking a leather or chamois, wringing nearly dry, washing, drying, and repeating after several panes.
Fragments of Kitchen Tips and Recipes Instructions
Disjointed notes offer tips on whipping condensed milk, baking liver with bacon, and making small cakes. Some steps mention heating, transferring to a finer vessel, casting needles, and cooking times. Additional lines refer to washing dishes, testing water softness, and general cooking clues amid garbled phrasing.
Childrens Circle Sairee Correefonderce Inking Glasses
A fragmented reminiscence recalls an era of memorial glassware and historical commemoration. The writer notes past exhibitions, personal travels to Brisbane stations and collections, including butterfly displays, art gallery paintings, and the Story Bridge, contrasting northern and southern life while recounting joyous Christmas travels and local river detours.
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Matass
Wile Ke
Mareera
Edmonton
Mareeba
Metropolia
Brisbane
Bern
Beatty Christman
Bert Hinkler
Nomio
Botanical Gardens
Hinds
Paradise
Jeanetts
Glassware from the Georgian era and royal toast customs
The piece surveys engraved glassware and mementos from the Georgian era, noting motifs like the Young Pretender, the Battle of the Boyne, and Nelsons feats. It describes tavern glasses with mottoes such as Fiat and commemorative lines, along with techniques and common colors, sizes, and recipes for preservation and display.
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Scottiah Yong
James I
William
Orange
The
Boyne
Hawke
Wedney
Nelson
Tag Antion
Sowerby Bridge
Decanting Follies and Glassware Lore From Old Inns
A quirky historical note on bartending life with engraved decanters, long yard glasses, and humorous glassware. It describes the ritual of toasts, the danger of spilling port during service, and the illustrated Silke pictures seen when the decanters emptied, reflecting English artisanal humor and ornate glass design.
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Seaton
Sir Malcolm Campbell Letter From The Catang Post
The letter from Sir Malcolm Campbell to Jeanette discusses his Africa trip and a request for a badge. It mentions beacon lights on Queen Street and watching casket draws with admiration. The writer expresses hope the bairns will enjoy the tale and notes sending a badge and lerk numbers in grees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Street
Jeanette
Africa
Bain
Sir Malcolm Cambell
Catang
Malcolm Campbell
Seasette
Unclear dialogue from a lounge scene
Fragmented overheard exchange among patrons about a possible mouse and mistaken identity. The speakers debate seriousness and jokes, with a tense moment induced by agitation and an unseen observer in the lounge.
Charmotan Promises Summer Youth in British Ad Tone
An ad style passage extols Summer joys and skin care, touting Charmotan as a solution to dryness and aging. It features a melodramatic narrator praising sun soaked beauty and the brand's appeal to women seeking youthful skin against heat. The prose mimics vintage period advertising.
Hendhag Tub Aia Tube Title
Local note references a Hendhag tub project with unclear details and possible timeline. Readable fragments mention equipment names and a tentative release window but lack concrete dates or official statements. Further text needed for precise summary.
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NEW Rinso
Rio
Napery
Richerne Devgan
Yami
AU Revor
Innibpail Volunteere
J.T. McNamee
Returned Soldiers League
ALF
Teague
RED Cross
Gr. Lister
Red Cross Society
Stewart
Soldiers of the Empire
Mire Heflever
Womens Auxiliary
J. All. Cunningham
Women's Emergency Committee
J. P. Hunter
Earle Page
J. RS. Cambell
J. G. Barry
Hawthorne
Cahill
Australis
Valuatera
Vivian Watson
Innisfailan
Irave
Cairns Post Pty. Ltd
Abbott Street
Cairne
Baines
Cirele
Bairea
Wild Lily
Oxford
Bayer
Antony
Aide Percia
Ani
Tony
Ipswich
Ipewich
Shira
Haem
Pal Bo Antony
Joseph Antony & Sons Pty. Ltd
Lake Street
Cairns
North
Queensland
Childrens Circle
Sairee- Correefonderce
Treading Vine Baer
Paling’a
Inetrn
Inary Have
Eal
Motet
Mert Te Seng Store
Trak
Mae
Mesager
Carsain
Marcy
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