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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1928
Page
2
A historical survey notes wells and springs in Warwickshire tied to legends and healing lore. The study discusses how a village well, covered by a roof and shed, remains believed to possess healing powers as locals attribute cures to its waters.
A fragmentary thought piece presents garbled wording and unclear meaning, offering a reflective line that reads like an unreliable note. The legible elements reference a prompt about thought for today and a possible decorative description.
A fragmented 1928 piece from Vimonton prints a child’s letter mix of greetings and scribbled lines. It mentions Petey, a weaving task, and cheerful but unclear verses. The text reads like a playful correspondence with names and playful misspellings rather than a coherent narrative.
Amid continual showers the midweek meeting and Cup weekend drew a smart crowd. Attendees wore fine gowns in blue, beige, and printed silks, with elaborate cobbling of fabrics and accessories. Although some materials distracted from gowns, the display remained stylish as crowds enjoyed the day and a noted engagement involving Miles Agnes SUF and a young elocutionist.
Yesterday the Arts and Crafts Society’s exhibition opened with J. J. Stable delivering a brief note on art influence. Visitors wandered through rooms showcasing hand crafts, marquetry, leather, and bound books. Notable displays included nursery furniture, decorative textiles, and Kinetica troupe performances at the Wistergarden, intriguing attendees with refined craft and fashion notes.
A fragmented transcript shows a childlike line about coming back in a meeting without water. The garbled phonetics reference boots and a place name that resembles Moke, indicating a local scene or mock dialogue without clear events or identifiable persons.
A garbled Mareeba social note lists residents and visitors including Elligot Atherton Butterworth Cairns and Cane Canberra, mentioning arrivals, a priest, and a family visit. The fragment references O Sullivan and Davis, with mentions of travels to Mareeba on a Saturday and a possible Canberra party accompanying.
Herberton function at the Digorrod Ball raised funds for tuberculosis care. The event featured lavish decorations, ornate gowns, and floral detailing. Notable attendees included Miss Harding, Miss Fairbanks, Miss Grace, Miss Day, and Miss Eaton, among others.
Innisfail November meeting presided by Venables discussed financing for the School of Arts and other local issues. Attendees reviewed amounts for payments to Archibal and Francia and noted the sugar factory's continued operation across the river, highlighting historical town factory ties and regional economic conditions.
Anna Q Nilsson, famous First National film star, is featured in a bold ad promoting Creme Charmoasi facial cream. The copy promises younger looking skin, claims easy use, and urges readers to buy the product in large quantities via a nationwide sale.
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