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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1929
Page
2
A fragment shows Rosemary writing affectionately about being late for dinner and offering help, closing with loving regard. The casual note suggests household rhythms and close family ties conveyed in intimate language.
Quote attributed to George Eliot emphasizes living in the present to practice mercy, righteous dealing, and family tenderness. Repeats the idea that the current moment is the only we truly own for compassionate action.
Cairns CWA members and visitors from Cairns and outlying areas gathered at the rest room. Attendees included E Laycock, McKinnon, T H 4 jpr, T Newman, Mrs W Frances, W J Wainwright, Hessey, Birch, Blis, Harris, Ellis, and Clark among others from Cairns and surrounding districts.
A fragment from Bartle Frere dated March 13 expresses anticipation of Easter holidays and a Dew Drop gift collection. The writer thanks for gifts, notes the unusual spectacle of drawings, and reflects on Easter meanings with hopeful lines about blossoms and the world’s gladness.
A pair of letters discuss rain at Daradgee, upcoming exams, fruit trees bearing mandarins and oranges, a concert, and a scrapbook. Ban signs off with mentions of eloping and friendly curiosity about Rosemary and Matty's hospital or home scrapbooks.
Jean Smith writes from Mareeba to Rosemary with her Mareeba address care of Mrs Herapath. She explains her mother moved to Herberton and she stays with her grandmother, attends third class, likes school, owns a bicycle but walks when wet, and sends best wishes as unseen GEM OF THE EAST.
A fragment from Eubenang ee reports a long letter home, mentions school badges, twenty three children attending, and an aim to join the Bairns in Cairns. The text references Rosemary and Senet Tiessan, with several misspellings and unclear phrases.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to many names including Dinky Mintie Rosemary Fairy Bell Avian Peg Ring Sweet Blue Flower Venus Car Verbe na Dinkum and others with short mottoes about life memory sunshine and hope.
A guide warns mothers to avoid dried milk and improper medicines for infants. It advocates exclusive breastfeeding when possible, cautious use of boiled water or diluted cow’s milk with sugar, and medical advice for artificial feeding. It condemns castor oil and borax, decries teething powders, and cautions against giving brandy or whisky to babies.
An advertisement records a test of Dewars whisky conducted by Sameel Allém and Sons Limited as agents. Details emphasize the sample evaluation and the role of the agency.
An ad note lists hours from 1 to 4 and Saturdays 10 to 12 for ME and MES. L Gordon at 232 Risbane advertises dourite and French herbs plus medical sun dries.
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