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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1929
Page
3
A garland of fabric lengths, lace, and garments with prices. floral voiles, crinolines, silk hose, lingerie crepe, muslin, organdie, and damask noted. Men’s shoes, kid boots, silk ties, and cuffed shirts priced in shillings and pence. many items advertise durable wear and fashion staples.
A quoted moral meditation urges immediate action to improve oneself. It emphasizes seizing the present to begin good deeds and personal reform without delay.
The piece titled Fashion Forecasts continues with a poetic line describing Water Nymph summoning a lily perch. It depicts a tranquil, nature inspired mood in a fashion commentary context.
A fragmented caption describes Woodland Whispers Winged Light and a garlanded garnet and gray jacket. It mentions a woman with a bouquet of Wallflowers and Wild Violets, seated in a car, with references to Scottish Tube Co and Samuel Allen and Sons agents.
A reader correspondence from Wolfram on October 23 shares a playful scene with five turkeys and five ducks, describing hatchings and swimming, plus musings on mothers and pets. The letter jokes about water dishes, rain, and the pets’ roving behavior.
The fragmentary note from JOAN OF ARC signed by Gcan Blakeney describes a personal letter to Rosemary. It mentions birds building nests in a lemon tree and butcher birds waiting for bread or meat, with a farewell warning of no more news.
A stream of casual letters describe hot windy weather near creeks drying up, a big snake sighting, birds in gardens, family chatter about joining a circle, naming a brother, Christmas thoughts, and thanks for comics and smoke despatches in a cordial dime-store correspondence style.
A fragmented birthday greeting mentions Rosemary sending kind wishes and affectionate notes. The text includes phrases like many happy returns and a motto urging kindness in word and deed, with partial names and garbled lines.
An old advertisement touts Creme Charmosan as a cure for aging skin and sun damage. It claims the product smooths blemishes, freckles, and signs of age, with a boast that it renews youthful tones and improves appearance for women. Sold widely at 2 shillings 6p per large jar.
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