May Day reflections and a friendly Cairns postal note
The letter pages recount May Day traditions and the welcome of late autumn in Australia. A flexible narrator describes May dances, flora crowned queens, and the season turning while snakes, pets, and seaside life are shared. Rosemary’s gift and an album badge are discussed along with friendly exchanges among Cairns readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Bains
Cheerios
Australia
Flora
England
Charles II
Fense
Jim
Fang
Rosemary
Jaldom
Alluin
Rosemary Weil
Rosemas
Queensland
South
Races and Letters From a Hospital Aid Benefit
A fragment from a school girl’s letter discusses a hospital aid event at Easter Monday, sharing excitement about horse racing, watching a friend’s horse win, and the thrill of the finish. She mentions writing to Rosemary, recalling hospital letters, and hoping to post the letter once read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Tarzanl
Deas
Jeanette
Rosemary
Dinkey
Cairns Post
Wildwood
Rosemary Way
Bairns Circle Sends Birthday Greetings For Aus watian Venus
The Bairns Circle extends best wishes to Aus watian Venus and Willy the Toiler with cheerful birthdays and the mottos Do your best and Revenge the one debt it is wrong to pay. Ane Barns Circle adds wishes for Fickle and Words often do more harm than actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bairns
Auswatian Venus
Willy the Toiler
Herberton CWA Monthly Meeting Aims and Fund Drive
The Herberton branch of the CWA met May 1 with members F. Rolley Reuter and apologies from J. E. Landy and G. Neeves. They discussed buying premises near Cairns for housing, receiving £110 in hand toward a proposed price, and seeking northern division support. A euchre tournament and dance were planned for June 7 to raise funds, and thanks were given for a wreath and refreshment efforts. Two members, Mrs Moody and Mrs Hicks, are in hospital. hospital arrangements were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
QCW
F. Rolley
Reuter
J. E. Landy
G. Neeves
G. Ross
Mestames Fitzgerald
Winkleman
Rolley
Wondecla
Rssua Sons
Moody
Hicks
Gifted singer story from Creme Charmosan in Cairo
A fragment describes singer Creme Charmosan posing in a dim setting with minimal clothing. She claims a youth cream returning youth, boasting a sun charm and a glamorous image. The text references The Star’s rates and jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mena Wonse
Cairo
KETERS BALL MALAI A GRAND BALL FOR CRICKETERS
A grand ball for cricketers continued late Tuesday night with a lavish supper and decorative flowers. Mrs. Clarks, Mrs. Bims rose, Mrs. Sutchim, Mr. Hanraban, and many others in elegant frocks and hats attended, while Miss Zoe Earl and Miss V. Powell stood out in striking gowns as hosts and guests enjoyed music and supper provided by the Sexonians orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malai
LW Viating
Keee Robinson
Sexoaiens
Gerberas
Xinnias
Church of England
Goa
Misa Weale
A. Quine
Ted
V. Powell
Mivsey M
R. Powell
Emerson
S. Dawalo Saveives
Mey ‘Henson Rock
B. Bourkerwk
Ommstin Niue
Mics
Misa N. Kelly
Mien Carttihy
M. Kappen
Jack Samm
Te Brodie Rock
M Miller
P. Ferrison
Seri
M. Stevens
Misa L. Weshe
Mss T Jarrett
Miss Young
Cairns
Wedding of Mr Grist Mise and Miss Hodson Mathers at Babinda
Albert Victor Grist Mise and Winifred Hodson Mathers wed Easter Monday at the Church of England in Babinda amid many friends. Rev Staley officiated, with the reception at Mr Filillestin’s home and a honeymoon planned to Daintree. The couple will reside in Babinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Taylor
Brude
Filillestin
Eddleston
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Bennington
Bonnington
Ington
Bonn
Goldenia
Mackay’s
Edith-street
Innisfail
Bred Sa
Mawgus
Kents
Walt Whitman
Wwe
Torvar
Roed
Tarzali
Nick
Cairny
Green Island
Turtle Bay
San Remo
Raper
Ofice
Mary
Cairne
Sainors
Sandy
Tee
Dandruff
Baien, Oan
Jeaxerre
Herberton C.W.A. Monthly Meeting
Keters Ball
Malanda
Wroces
Simpson
Clements
Holbrook
Holbrooks
Nairn
A. J. Draper Pry. Lad
Cae Lilte Hou Funs
Camens
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