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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
2
A fragmented devotional note presents a November 6 entry with cryptic lines about humility, destiny, and thought. The text lists phrases and names in a doctored poetic form, mentioning Mae Wingdoce of Teaver-Marthe and Emerson, without clear context or complete sentences.
A young reader writes in from Cairns about life at home with pets and schooling. Rosemary replies with encouragement, noting the school is far but hopes Victor will ride there someday and study diligently. A lodge and the chosen pen-name Mothers Pride are mentioned.
Mrs Beanstalk and her husband sit on the verandah and gaze at a shabby front garden cluttered with a tin can a rag doll bones and a half hat. The broken fence attracts cats while the Beanstalk children play in the hat as debt and poverty loom over their simple life. Local creditors and a possible bank safe-keeping plan frame their frustrating, tedious struggle to improve matters.
A short tale about a five year old boy named Jimmy who plans a solitary walk instead of going with his mother. He spots heels at Timmy and a line, and a chance encounter with a mother’s joy is described. The piece ends with a note about a prize card sent by Arena Watkins.
On November 3 Mrs W H Bechtel hosted a social at Kairi State Farm for friends. Jacaranda and frangipani decor brightened the lounge where three tables stood. Miss Elizabeth Morrow won the Melbourne Cup prize. another contest winner was Mrs Jassell. Afternoon tea followed at flower-decked tables.
A Cairns Post reader correspondence from Peary Coxon to Rosemary and Golden Lily notes rain in the region, Christmas holidays approaching, and a missing badge. The letter mentions gratitude for the pen name and hopes the badge will arrive soon amid light chat about country life.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Bunny Iron Fairy Roses and Blue Nersteng with mottos about courage, looking for the silver lining, and not delaying tasks.
Public health guidance stresses maternal nutrition and antenatal care to ensure strong bones teeth and overall baby health. It urges balanced intake including butter cheese eggs leafy vegetables and fruits, daily bran, moderate meat, and exposure to sun with clinic support in Brisbane.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s Pills for backache and kidney trouble, claiming to aid kidney health and overall wellbeing. It stresses quicker relief and lists small and large bottle prices.
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