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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
2
MME. DE NEUVILLE promotes a twice daily facial treatment using Palmolive Soap. European and American experts back the method which softens and cleanses skin with warm and then cold water. Apply with both hands and massage to penetrate pores for a clearer complexion.
A short religious reflection urges cheerfulness amid tears and sorrows in this present life. It notes that losses are part of mortal experience and implies enduring faith leads toward eventual good.
A Cairns reader writes to Rosemary from Me Leod Street sharing greetings and a chilly note. The letter mentions two dogs Flossie and Minne, the playful pets Bunny Bright Eyes and Lady Santh, and asks about Rosemarys card and the twins Yvonne and Yvette who are growing quickly.
Evleen Hogan and Mavis Pym send magazines and comics to the sick. Annie S'ym and Evelyn Crane contribute books and titles under playful pen names. Jowee Aranded and iearl Maddon add further comic magazines and fragged items from small presses.
A note reports a serviette two small tea cloths and a small cake were left in Anzac Park on Monday afternoon. The writer asks the Batons to call on "Rosemary" this Friday afternoon to arrange recovery.
A student describes school holidays spent at Mareeba with brothers swimming at Barnon River, picnics, and Christmas gifts. The journey continues to Cairns and Green Island aboard Mr Salmon's boat with rain and rough seas, library visits, and island explorations before returning home.
A Cairns reader writes to Rosemary thanking for birthday mentions and sharing family notes. She recalls a trip to Malanda in cold weather, mentions a six week old brother Ronald Joseph, a visit from Auntie and cousins, and a plans to enter fourth grade.
Gladys Mitchell writes from Cairns on May 5 asking to join Home Circle and Cheerio Band and requests a badge. She mentions being eleven, staying with a cousin after her mother went to Brisbane, and a trip to Double Island. The reply welcomes her, confirms the pen-name Bunny Bob Tail, and offers a badge.
A physician jokes with Mrs Smith about Billy’s “financial dis custes” while the mother remarks on her husband’s nightly routine. A boy complains of a loose nail in pastry as a hay shares lunch with an apple tart, revealing wholesome domestic humor from a bygone era.
The Batons Circle sends unusual birthday wishes to Deli Bear and Wat ota with playful phrases and memos. The Bacrs Circle urges Hill Creer and Mad ons Tower happy returns while pledging affection. The Bairns Circle signs with a modest motto about Maiden and virtue.
Instructions suggest reforming a worn broom by dipping in hot water to warp it evenly. After reshaping, the broom ends will resemble needles and regain usefulness, extending the broom’s life beyond its original length.
Five young cats are invited to tea by their mother but forget manners. They spill milk and knock over cups, rushing to drink, scattering as they escape through the door. The verse portrays playful, chaotic tea time antics.
Paris influenced spring headwear showcase features new straws like baku and Regota with felt accents. Soft pliable textiles, stitched fabrics, trim emphasis, and wood ornaments shape a transitional midseason line pointing toward sheltering brims and cloche crowns for summer.
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