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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
2
Children and Parents in a Modern World Reflections
A London writer muses on children and modern parent child dynamics. Vignettes from the urban nursery show playful mischief, Aunt and governess roles, and the carefree missteps of youngsters in everyday life.
Children’s Circle Letter From Cairns 1929
The exchange notes a May 4 1929 Cairns letter from Red Columbine Eileen Klogan describing a kitten named Winks a car ride to Barron Crossing high water on the Barron River and school exam results noting seventy two marks plus a visit to the Rays of Sunshine and an airplane sighting. Rosemary replies with a warm missive about the drive high water the Rays of Sunshine and airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan-street
Cairns
Rosemary
Barron Crossing
Eileen Klogan
Red Columbine
Barron River
Return to Cairns Deepens Local Joyful Letters
A letter from May 1929 from Uppe r Esplanade Cairns welcomes Rosemary back after recovery. The writer describes a school holiday including trips to Innisfail and Flying Fish Point, fishing attempts, a Labour Day procession, a choral concert, and family tales amid a light hearted, candid tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Esplanade
Cairns
Rosemary
Innisfail
Lestie Carro
Les
Gond
Johnstone River
Daddy
Flying Fish Point
Hom
Votisfal
Kesenary
Letter from Keith the Cairn to King of the Caste
A warm personal letter recalls friendship and travel notes. Keith writes to a king from Cairns and Innisfail mentioning happy times, Flying Fish Point, and a joking reference to a bird waiting for the lights to go out. The tone is affectionate and informal.
Birthday Greetings From The Bairns Circle
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Pearl Sea Rancher Otto of Roses Baby Fegge Heather Glen and Sir in Philip Sydney with matching mottos. Each note carries a short moral or sentiment such as Carry a happy heart, Keep your conduct abreast of your conscience, Let us not judge another life, Grace is better than gold, and Out of the shadows of night the world to give light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
London
Pearl Sea
Rosemary
Bairns
Otto of Roses
Fegge
Heather Glen
Rose
Philip Sydney
Mareeba Basket Ball Cup Race Narrowly Decided
The Mareeba four team round of six concluded with the Checkers first after winning three games and Bluejays second with two wins. Scarlet Runners won one, Yates failed to win. The final fixtures saw Checkers beat Bluejays 10 8 and 23 17 in later matches. A friendly with Wattles followed, as Tolga teams hosted Mareeba youths in a day of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Basketbalers
Tyres
Checkers
Bluejays
Scarlet
Yates
Ferguson
Mareeba State School
Wattles
Astern
M’ses Ferguson
Steve Sein
Successful Oonoomba Eisteddfod and social evening
A large crowd attended the April 27 coin evening at Mr and Mrs Collins Oonoomba featuring a Mack Eisteddfod for children. Prizes were awarded in elocution and singing for various age groups. entertainment included da ncing, comic turns, and a late night dance at Hazell's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Oonoomba
Association
Jordan
Townsville
Crowther
Black
Alma Cameron
W. Davies
Fred Carter
W.davies
Melba Black
Aster
Borell
Henry Cooling
A. Black
H. Carter
Mes. E. Collins
Hl. Carter
Ritchie
E. Collins
Mr. Isa
Mesdames Crowther
Air
Q.C.W
Ie Pcock
Beetenshel 2
Incoda
A Robertson
Hazell’s Hall
Komala [Ranch
Rose Clarke Draws Notable Flower Parade Portraits
Rosie Clarke's drawing earns high praise as a charming gallery of named gardeners and flowers. Visitors at ANZAC Park admire bouquets sent by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Wempsey to cheer the sick, with many delicate plant names listed among the parklike scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Clarke
Rosie
Bairrs
Verses From Bairns Home by Renee Wickens
A fragment lists a home centered verse by Longfellow noted as by Renee Wickens. It emphasizes staying at home and contentment over wandering and trouble. The line Stay at home is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Renee Wickens
How To Get Relief From Catarrh
Guide advises visiting a doctor to obtain Parmint double strength one ounce. Mix with one pint hot water four pounds sugar and take a tablespoon four times daily. Claims relief from head noises clogged nostrils and throat mucus. notes pleasant taste and low cost. Encourages widespread trial.
Ladies Crepe Night Attire and Robes Sale
A sale listing for ladies crepe night dresses pyjamas and overalls in assorted shades and sizes. Prices slashed from 4/11 to 2/9 each for crepe garments and 7/6 to 3/6 for kilts and maids goods. Wool costs dropped to 4/6 and flannel suitings offered at 5/9 yard.
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THE
Cairns Post
Conducted By
Anon
Childrens Expres
Quener
Hrain
Sears
Charles
Jony
Noel
Canne
Oliv
Olive
Philip
Gertrude
Ann
Michael
Brownie
Peter
SMAN
Osman
Lesk
Lux
ED Ly
Childrens Circle
Elf
Keith
Mareeba Basketball
Mareeba v. Tolga
Tolga
Tolga Footballies
Scarlet Runners
Wales
Talga
Folga B
Tolga A. v. Scarlet
Entertained
Weatherburn's Royal Hotel
Komala
Anzac Park
Moonlight Bells
Mabel James
Veronica
Joan Drury
Phyllis Drury
Ruth McKenny
Marvy McHugh
Lily Petal
May Mullineux
Dorothy Wilson
Norma Wilkinson
Tip Toes
Annie Iwanaga
Theo Picc
Reg. Watkins
Sunny Sunshine
Cyril John
Mary Akers
Veronica Akers
May Roberts
Elsie Lovett
Carnatio
Eva Moore
Gardenia
Cecil Roberts
Ginger Mick
Phyllis Neilson
Eva Novak
Doréen Flannery
Esther Ralston
Lois Wilkinson
Joyce Fox
Thelma Kearney
Jean Ross
Neary
Phos
P. Neary
Abbott Strest
Foster Ter
Foster Clark
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