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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
2
May 6 edition prints birthday wishes for several individuals including Amitra dan Venus Tilly the Tasser and Rosemary from The Bairns Circle. Messages convey warm regards and best wishes for happiness and worthiness among friends.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Beaty Presbyterian Church at 51 Sachosette and references river work, care, and local figures. The readable portion hints at a community notice or local item about a parish site and nearby projects with several names obscured by transcription errors. The text remains unclear on concrete actions or outcomes.
A playful yacht deck scene shows a clumsy voyage with a colorful young guest in a bright suit and a deck hand remarking on the swell. Miss Jessie Gibson arrives in florals, Mrs Ward in lime georgette, with other guests in navy and lace. The Ward family plans to move from Laguna House to Cairns on May 6.
A long overdue letter from Cairns writer describes a journey to Cardwell and a trip to In Brook Island visiting Barron Falls and Stoney Creek Falls. The writer mentions a dance in Mareeba and asks Rosemary to send bedee while signing as Cairn and Sunshine Fair CM Mitt.
A short letter describes an adventurous Easter time and expresses sadness at the recipient's enjoyment. The writer notes improving weather, pleasant mornings, and praises the recipient's pen name with warm, affectionate closing.
A letter recalls the origin of Anzac Day from the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915. It honors Australian and New Zealand troops, their sacrifices, and the national identity forged through war. It notes the Last Post ceremonies and the enduring pride of mothers and sweethearts.
The Herberton branch of the O C W A held its May meeting at the School of Arts with Mrs Newell presiding. Members discussed finances, subscriptions, and donations, arranged a King’s Birthday fancy dress event, and approved payments including the School of Arts donation and the Loney and children’s carnival shares.
May 2 report from Deeral details a social event at Mrs. T Stewart’s home on McDonnell’s Creek with a modest repast and a small toast to fund-raising for the hall. Visitors Mr C Hebmuth from Fig Tree Creek, and Cairns guests Mrs J Walker and others spent the weekend with relatives before returning Monday. Mr A Hodges from Deeral is recovering after over four months at Cairns District Hospital. Mrs A Turner and Mrs H Bourg of Fishery Creek left Carlton Hotel management and journeyed to London.
Bankers in New South Wales report local age group figures with shifts in employment, savings, and lending patterns. The brief notes gradual changes in mortgage approvals and consumer credit activity across multiple districts.
A kitchen booklet fragment outlines making beef cakes with chopped meat and almonds, fried in butter, plus a batter based cake method with lard and water. It describes rolling, buttering, and layering, then baking guidance and a cheese and egg mixture for a light aerated dish.
A 14 year old Daisy Petersen writes a heartfelt note to Rosemary about entering the Anzac Competition on April 25. She recalls the brutal battles at Gallipoli and the courage of Australian soldiers, noting monuments raised in memory of fallen brothers and the enduring pride of Australians.
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