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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
10
Birthday greetings issued by the Bairns Circle celebrate various names and mottoes with religious verse from Psalm 29 11 and reflecting on gentleness strength and happiness. The notes include multiple birthday wishes for names such as White Gardenia Darwin Sunny Gin Ring Bougainvillea Golden Yew and others with short mottos and maxims.
A compact trivia set asks which item names a Capuchin, color vision difficulty, a French menu guess for potage fausse tortue, the author of a jam proverb, and the 1918 Wimbledon women’s singles winner. It tests knowledge of monastic roles, color distinctions, dishes, writers, and tennis history.
Dear Jeanette from Edmonton notes a request for a Cairns pen friend and mentions learning music and an August examination. The writer Eyes for a reply in The Cairns Post and notes a brother wishing to join the Home Circle with a signoff by Golden Lily Adena Williams.
The Mossman Italian community organized a card and dance event on the 15th to aid the Mossman Branch of the Queensland Australian Red Cross Society. The net proceeds reached 63 pounds 13 shillings 3 pence. Attendees praised hospitality and music, with raffles awarding a clock and chocolates to R Tibaldi and Pederari.
C W A and St Francis Church Guild bid farewell to Mrs. A McHardie at Bavinton residence with competitions won by Mrs. McHardie and Mrs. G Page. Rev E P Stalley presented a handbag gift. Mrs. McHardie expressed thanks and best wishes. Attendants listed. apologies noted.
Mrs A M Stapleton hom secretary Red Cross and Mr Stapleton with Mr Darcey Evans SSUA president and Mrs Evans receive apology from Rex Mossman Crom as he regrets delayed message of thanks and sister appreciation for a congratulatory note.
Queen Mary, ever active at Marlborough House, sustains charitable work, oversees royal childcare, and hosts quiet dinner parties. Her warmth, dignity, and broad learning endear her to both Mayfair homes and East End tenements, while her routine preserves health and discipline.
May 26 in Canberra the Governor General Lord Gowrie sent a message to Queen Mary offering greetings and best wishes on her birthday on behalf of the Australian Government.
An advertisement touts Creme Charmosan as a cosmetic solution for aging skin. It claims the cream removes signs of age, makes skin look clearer and more charming, and preserves makeup longer while resisting heat cold dust and wind.
An old advertisement declares greaseless jars for dressing tables and handbag tubes sold widely by chemists, drapers, and stores at 2 shillings and 1 penny respectively, highlighting broad availability across shops.
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