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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
12
Birthday and Easter Reflections From a Distant Letter
A fragmented letter recounts Easter greetings, school life, and radio listening. The writer mentions a postponed film due to a ban, gardening tasks, bird eggs, a racing event, stamps, and learning Old English printing. They request a lucky number and color, a pen-name idea, and note a November birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rou
Huzy
Ioews
Camille
Robert Taylor
Greta Garbo
Ithrade
Cairne
Ike
Crcfe
den Wrassman
Roo Rive Han
Picker
Joving Bairn Webale Of The Seach Marne Mason
A playful letter from Marne Mason, signed as Joving Bairn, addressing a reader nicknamed Pebite of the Beach. The note mentions competition entry, a home circle member, and a request for the recipient’s age and ink color in a light, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne Mason
Birthday Greetings From The Fairey Parle Group
A fragmented birthday message circulates among readers praising the Fairey Parle group. The text includes garbled lines about wishes for the day and references to greetings for "Bairns" and "The Fairey" with faded phrases and unclear names.
Children Circle Letters From Cairns Post Readers
A mosaic of handwritten letters and notes from Cairns Post readers dated May and other months. Topics include requests for Birthdays, school projects, “Wartle Blossom” gifts, home garden planning, and greetings to Jeanette Merrawara. The messages reference local places, schools, and community groups with multiple names such as Evelyn Deal, Dulcie Ashton, and Jeanette Merrawara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette
Gordonvale Seteeral School
Wil Dlone
Evelyn Deal
Wedding Bells in Charenton Toon Gardenvale Cairns Mistri¢te
A very wedding in Charlentoon area was celebrated at Monica's Church on April 30. The bride Lilie May Gran, daughter of Ste and Nalvon of Jeemond Station, wed Edward Nidest, son of Mr and Mrs Thumm of Gordomgate, with Father Macarthy officiating. The ceremony featured pale pink attire, the Wedding March, and a reception with trimmings and gifts. Flora and guests attended, and the couple departed amid well-wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inerraton
Toon
Gardenvale
Cairns
Gordomgate
Macarthy
Rabson
Hanur
Mie Rewin Penton
Catrine
Mathie OF
Giraremere
Romutal
Mir
Miro
Primus
Gaunia
Marin
Herdoncale
Creme Charmosan and Orange Blossoms Rekindle Youth
A bride walks up the aisle as compliments flow about Creme Charmosan. The ad copy claims the product restores youth and beauty with orange blossom fragrance, promising fair skin and charm. It touts seven ingredients claimed to combat winter harshness and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie
Big jars for your table 2 6
Ca re by chemists drapers and stores hinted at in a fragment from a February 6 period page. The readable text points to consumer goods and local shops offering jars for household use.
The Princess and the Banquet of Blue Skies
A vain princess, besieged by wealth of suitors, ignores kindness until a humble potter from a land of blue skies counsels her to learn from others. She hosts a banquet, discovers true happiness, and is touched by a simple yet exquisite plate reflecting her people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vita Kang
Hys
Wae Ie
Magh
Cme
Arden
Aryl
Land of
Blue Skies
Hospital Scene After Fall and Escape From Ruins
The Stanton family learns Ian is seriously injured after a spike pierced his leg during a ruin collapse. John cares for Ian while June Julie and their father fetch ropes bandages and a village doctor warns of infection. Ian slowly improves but remains weak and lonely as the family faces a troubling loss back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Ann
Iive
Rte
Helen
John
Julie
Will
Lan
Father Collett
Jon
Tan
Ian
Jane
Jeg
Rust
Mr. Stanton
Stimon
Jule
Stanston
Jan
Inge
Stanton
Taxi
Achoal
Mt’ Helen
Helen Verre
Fan Helen
Ime
Anit
Bedame
Teomar Tan
Elizabeth Ann
Lestone
Amy
Art Gallery Petition Sparks Child Art Contest
Entries pour into the art gallery for a competition with two classes based on age. Prizes include 5 shillings and 2 shillings 6 pence plus certificates. Drawings may use pencil, pen, ink, crayon, pastel, watercolors or any medium. Cloning date set for Tuesday May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eqiying
Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Musical Program Notes
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions musical programs, broadcasts, and unrelated items with scattered phrases like electric organ performances, interspersed news service references, and random numeric codes. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge beyond generic media listings and program notes.
Local Theatre and Concert Schedule Highlights
The page lists upcoming events across Cairns including famous news and theatre notes. It mentions concerts at the theatre, dinner theatre options, weather and tides notes, and various performances featuring artists like Miss Biller Bickers and others. The schedule includes programme times such as 8.00 and 9.05 with multiple acts and dance pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Contalyocal
Fearne Miss Biller Bickers
Fragmentary verse notes from 1884 poetry collection
An OCR fragment references poems from an 1884 edition, mentioning authors and a line about "The Pelican Rinlin" and a list of poem titles. The readable portion hints at a miscellany of verse, with scattered proper nouns and dates, but surrounding text is heavily garbled.
Warned on petrol danger as fire risk rises
The deputy fire chief of Sydney warns the public that petrol used for cleaning is an explosive hazard. He states that a gallon of petrol equals about 10 pounds of dynamite in power, urging that although petrol can wash clothes, persistent use may trigger a disaster. The message promotes Double D Eucalyptus as a safer cleaning fluid, claiming it cleans better, leaves no stain, and is safe when used correctly. Enormous sales promoted.
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