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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1932
Page
12
The excerpt presents a fragmented reflection on perception and self. It contrasts the world with a looking glass, suggesting misperception and vanity and urging a sober view of one’s own face and folly.
Atherton Country Women held a general meeting at the Heat Room on Weed ing day. Officers and visitors from Tolga attended as reports showed a year of balanced accounts and branch growth with aims to expand country membership.
A reader asks Rosemary to select pen names for siblings and mentions school results, a May birthday, and an upcoming Eisteddfod. The message notes a child in Fifth Grade at Parra mstta School, plus a request to feature poems and a coral garden theme.
A letter from Mary Gordon mentions seeing the talking picture Trader Horn and finding it interesting. She notes family illness with colds in Gardenvale, rain continuing, and asks about an antler badge while expressing personal news and regret over missing a gathering.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Rosemary with poetic lines and mottos. They express hopeful sentiments and blessings, noting the phrases Nothing is hopeless before it is thoroughly attempted and wishing many happy returns.
A garbled excerpt describes a Creme Charmonan saleswoman and a shopkeeper remarking about the product’s supposed miraculous effects. The fragment mentions promises of younger, clearer skin and a greaseless finish, with a price of 2 shillings 6 pence per item.
A historical text argues that health stems from the conscious mind shaping bodily signals. It warns of vegetating selfishly, urges self discipline to overcome depression, and claims an awakening break can reveal the true cause of illness.
A fragmented report from Kew Jersey dated May 14 describes a community gathering with thanks to the press, auditor I. Pawsey, and Mrs Fair Crow. Delegates from neighboring ranches attend, with a religious tea and greetings to visitors. The president MC Cuene notes cordial relations, with Whiting as council chairman recognizing the branch’s finances and promising continued progress.
A public discussion features speakers Miss Gwen Hughey and Mr Quinlan praising Victorian women’s intelligence, character, and education while critiquing modern trends. The event includes a revue at Cremorne Theatre to raise funds for the Wesley Nursing Association with notable attendees and a packed audience.
On Saturday evening a pageant at the Exhibition Grounds featured James Bak with Lady Tair. The Brisbane Needlework Guild showcased its past and present works in a charitable display benefiting local institutions and those in need while a varied programme entertained attendees at the home of treasurer Mrs Frank Corrie.
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