Winters tales and animal anecdotes from a Cairns Post reader
A reader in Cairns shares a reflective letter about the approaching winter, humorous childhood moments, pets like Simpson the bird and two birds in a cage, and a died cat Polly. The writer notices pussy the cat returning to the office and explains cat behavior and natural history facts, ending with encouragement to contribute letters by month's end.
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Cairns Post
Simpson
Hen
Peoples House
Sao
Polly
Puss
Jeanette
Home Circle Letters from Emily and Jeanette Members
Readers share news from Malanda Falls Townsville and Won-decla about birthdays holidays and exams. Shirley Hides asks for a badge and pen name Moss Nose. Jeanette answers approving membership and promises badges. Orange Lily and others receive encouragement and badge dispatch.
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Malanda Falls
Shirley Hides
Cairns Post
Shirley
Jeanette
Bairns to a Rosemary Gift of Affection
Tolga Ingram notes that the list closes on Saturday next for a Rosemary gift of affection.
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Ingram
Tolga
Car Rivalry Ends With Gear Frustration
A motorist speeds along a wide road and resists a small car trying to pass. The small driver keeps pace as the big car refuses to drop speed. Finally the small driver asks if the big car can shift into top gear, revealing his car is stuck in high gear.
Birthday greetings from the Bairns Circle message board
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes with various mottos and blessings. Several entries note “many happy returns” and urge virtue such as truth, keeping on, and not judging by appearances. Names like Rosemary appear in the text.
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Dar
Barns’ Circle
Jesea
Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment Advertises Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Sheldons Magnetic Liniment to treat bruises sprains strains and swellings with rapid relief. It promises powerful relief and claims to banish pain in a short time and offers a price of 1 shilling 9 pence and 3 pence.
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Dr. Sheldon
Enjoyable concert brightens Atherton night program
Atherton March 24 concert by the Methodist Order of Knights drew good attendance. Performers included Mrs J Ford Miss Hazel Pillinger Miss E Neal LA B and Mrs L Evans among others with piano violin and vocal numbers. The second half featured more acts and many visitors noted at the Grand Hotel and Barron Valley Hotel. Nesbitt of the Queensland Peanut Board will visit Tableland growers next week.
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Atherton
Methodist Order of Knights
J. Ford
Hazel Pillinger
E. Neal
La.b
L. Evans
Bechtel
C Nash
A. Beatty
N. Parker
Essie Neal
P. Elly
Mr. C. Nash
Mr. N. Parker
Sink
Red Sun
Marc Smith
N. Fitchett
A. Morris
Deak Island
Morris
M. Wallens
E. Wilson
Cairns
P. Murphy
Ravenshire
Tolga
Barron Valley
Messrs. Fulsher
Dalgetty
Braithwaite
Clay
Canning
J. Lyons
Brisbane
G. Byrne
Sydney
Ko HL Krissmer
Frana
Brsbane
Fallon
Cans
A. Tolie
Ble
Spencer
Davies
W. J. Goode
Freney
J. Madden
C. Turner
Varley
Bosbane
H. Hatcher
Carns
W. Peel
T. G. Wilsher
H. Golightly
Townsville
Geo. Marier
Miss Jackson
Miss Butcher
Trutang
Grand Hotel
K. Yate
Cams
Salathiel
Whittick
Ro Ashton
G. A. Daniel
Benson
M Waltens
Wilken
W. Brown
Lam
Claiters Towers
Rson
Cumming
Betty
T. Russell
Gee
Moses
Gordonvale
C Simpson
Innisfail
Mr. Nesbitt
Queensland Peanut Board
Tableland
Why men cling to handkerchiefs in modern life
A Times leading article argues psycho analysts overcomplicate why men display handkerchiefs. It suggests utility and decorum drive the habit, noting handkerchiefs offer a rare chance for modest ornament and recalling historical examples from stage and eighteenth century manners.
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London “Times
Pcho
Fashion Notes From a Bygone Era
Fragmentary description recalls 1880s evening dress with black waistcoats and dainty lace details. Mentions red silk handkerchiefs, silk handkerchiefs peeking from breast pockets, and a march forward in fashion, evoking a period style.
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Hackeray
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Commonwealth
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Toda
Tennyson
John Drinkwater
Jeanettes
Children's Circle
Brirns
Wondecla
Mari
Yeorothy Fennell
Orange Lily
Bairns
Holbrook
Holbrooks Voemaomt “Sauce
Aira Crea Cen TP AG
Nestles
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