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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1927
Page
2
A collection of handwritten notes from readers in Cairns and Atherton, dated Oct to Nov, revealing playful pen names like AMETHYST and ROSEMARY, exchanges about school, a Grand March, and imagined imagery. Readers describe Tell ma about it, share nicknames, and discuss return letters.
A jumble of letters and messages to and from readers, mentioning Christmas wishes, dances, school events, pet dog names, and pen names. The missives reflect a community chatter with personal notes, greetings, and casual updates among Cairns residents.
Mary WTIRDANE arrives in Brisbane aboard a vessel to join a lodging arrangement. The message mentions Brisbane and the received note hints at coordinating a cot or room arrangements with a person named Bund yer.
A faded note describes a cheerful gathering where a Girls and Boys band performs behind a display. Rosemary and Rosemary Edwards sign a pledge and badges with a motto. Hospital matron sends greetings as Cheerios receive flowers and gifts for a school pageant and badge ceremony.
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