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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
4
Fragmentary devotional item quoting Mark 12 31 about loving thy neighbor and preparing for the day. The text emphasizes human helpfulness and a sense we are here to live in service to others, though parts are garbled.
A lively exchange in the Home Circle featuresDorothy asking for a badge pen-name lucky colour and pen friends in distant places. Jeanette Forsayth welcomes Dorothy and invites details of birthday age and location. Other letters describe Easter station visits and stamp collecting, with exchanges among Etheridge Star and Sherwood Ranges about pen pals and hobbies.
The writer describes strange amphibian larvae from Mexico with eel like bodies four laterally placed legs and a crocodile like tail The piece notes the creatures live in wetlands and can crawl or swim they are observed in Sydney and mentioned as unusual for being bred in captivity The author shares a fishing trip tale and a curious letter style narrative about biology and travel with included personal reflections on catching bait and river life
A reader letter dated 25M Seuney praises Sheldon APC as a remedy for a three day headache. The writer notes taking the product on Monday eased the pain and promises to keep a bar at home. The letter claims many Australians share similar views and urges others to try it.
Jeanette recounts a cold weekend at Ravenshoe with garden hopes for sweet peas and camellias, notes on lunar eclipse timing, and reflections on local life. She mentions frost affecting counts of flowers and the mood of communities alike, while sharing personal observations about pets and weather.
A playful birthday note from cheerful characters wishing many happy returns to the celebrant. Each line features a different sender such as Linde, the Rasens, Suen Nel, and The Raithe, conveying warm wishes and gentle, whimsical blessings for the year ahead.
The text presents quixotic and garbled birthday orwell wishes from multiple figures. It mentions Sky lark and Miner South or elven, fireworks of good luck, and phrases praising a peacemaker. Names and places are partly unreadable, suggesting a collage of well-wishings and ceremonial statements.
A religious column discusses Paul’s mission in Ephesus from Acts, stressing opportunity in spreading the Gospel and facing opposition. It reflects on the choice of believers to seize timely chances, urges perseverance, and notes the communal effort to spread faith amidst adversaries.
Rules split entrants by age into two classes 11 and under and over 11. Prizes include two firsts of five shillings and two seconds of two shillings sixpence plus two certificates for third. Entries may be multiple and drawn in any medium. Closing date Tuesday May 3.
A wedding at St Barnabas Church Ravenshoe on Saturday morning united Margaret Annie Bodwell to Peter Jensen of Swan Creek Darling Downs. The bride wore ivory satin fringe and carried pale pink blossoms. her brother George Roswell gave her away. The reception followed at Vets Cafe with guests in crepe de Chine, a three tier cake, and purple and white floral decor. The couple plan to reside in Atherton after their honeymoon.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a garden scene with a caretaker or observer named Badin J and a figure called Signer. The jumbled passage mentions a Teeter gate, a foe, and a struggle around a gardener life, with garbled names and phrases interwoven. The piece ends without a clear climax or conclusion.
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