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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1930
Page
11
A fragmentary note from The Cairns Post Home Circle reflects on Charles Dickens. The text mentions Rosemary and a toast to past attention and care, invoking Dickens as a figure never forgotten.
A fragmentary recipe describes boiling potatoes, baking or steaming them, then mashing with sharp onions, herbs, and spices. It details stuffing potato shells, layering with meat or fish, and forming diverse cuts, with unclear measurements and several interrupted instructions.
A column discusses Trafalgar Day observances, praising Admiral Nelson and the Royal Navy. It contrasts Nelson’s legacy with Wellington, notes the sacrifice of sailors and merchants, and emphasizes England’s unity and duty through naval history and national memory.
The text describes pikes as ferocious and capable of injuring many animals including swans and young ducks. It mentions pikes attacking frogs, geese, rats, and other prey, with sharp teeth and long lifespans. The article notes pikes can reach substantial lengths and may survive decades, even up to 50 years or more in some environments.
A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered phrases and non sequiturs about clever tricks and pennies. It mentions names or terms like Sak Uber, Abe, Perera, Petr, and Jacke in a lewd jumble, with lines about breaths and sights and a hint of travel by a chi.
A damaged, intimate note from Rosemary references a letter to "Zorabelle" and a forthcoming certificate. The fragmented text mentions friends, a Circle, and awaiting a reply, with whimsical asides about comics and love. No clear dates, places, or full names are resolved.
A damaged text snippet returns a jumble of garbled phrases about memories and pleasant thoughts. It mentions clouds and sky and seems like a poetic reminiscence with no clear names or events. The readable content is sparse and non-specific.
A lifted gala in London featured former airman John Goodwin and others at King Park and Yeronga Park, with autographs, speeches, and a large crowd. Attendees described the event as festive, with craft displays, fashion pieces, and praise for the organizers.
A garbled account hints at funerals in Bere Hoy and a character named Molly. Witnesses discuss a preacher and differing tones, with someone noting a softer voice in later times and uncertainty about the speaker's sincerity.
The article describes a ceremony at St George's Church on November 2 with Joyce Annie as bride. It details the bride’s attire, including silk gown with long sleeves and crystal necklace, the bride’s maid Evelyn Patchinge, and the best man Joe Biba Rhareset West. The couple left for their honeymoon after the ceremony aboard a train.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Speer’s candid remarks on his guiding principles and a hidden secret back. It describes efforts to project a benevolent image and to aid the less fortunate, noting charitable acts and a belief in a universal goodness despite public critique.
The Regal Cinema on Windjarrppera Street features a varied night with critics' unanimous praise for a new film. Observers note reclused stall methods and a lively after hours reading by Shardéler, while guests from Fal Nort Giesitiud, Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark, and V. F Oeil, arrive at Lenon’s Hotel for a short visit before a town outing.
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