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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1935
Page
10
An advertisement extols Pepsodent as the sole toothpaste with a film removing and polishing agent that cleans teeth thoroughly. It claims other pastes are softer and less effective, urging regular use twice daily and dentist visits at least twice a year.
The Cairns Post recounts a wedding with bride and groom Mr. Nothman Mors. The church was decorated by friends and a reception followed at Domino’s Cade. Dr Roberts led the guests. the bride wore navy blue with mauve accents and carried mauve asters. The two tier cake was made by Comie's. bouquets by Mrs Tehecheneng. flower girl Easterar. honeymoon will be in Brisbane.
The Draper Street Methodist Church in Callins hosted the wedding of Reginald James Collett of Skyring Creek and Joyce Edith Char fone Roberts of Cairns. Rev CA Read officiated with organist J Stevens. bridesmaids wore pink, and the bride carried a sheaf of lilies and asters.
A 2 week old Christtory initiative in the Far North sees Evans and Kennedy discussing marketing schemes and grower outreach. G Faine criticizes the approach while plans for a special meeting to reconsider the proposal unfold, indicating ongoing deliberations among directors.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Fairy Tell and companions. They share mottos about life’s end being action, remedies for wrongs, and confidence as a key to success, reflecting playful club tributes and inclusive cheer.
Oak Forest and district notes report residents traveling to Brisbane Cairns and Mantaka for visits and school matters. Miss J Sanders appoints head teacher at Mantaka School and duties begin after Christmas. Bridge work completed. rainfall totals ease grass growth. forestry logs moving to export. Local residents face grass and fire losses. Molasses grass planting delayed by past burns.
In London on November 22 Australian Associated Press reports that Lady Astor refused the Centenary Council’s invitation to attend the Australian Women’s Congress next September. She said age would prevent her from being away from her parliamentary duties for so long.
Miss Jean Batten landed at TAU Buenos Aires on November 24 completing a nonstop flight from Rio Janeiro in 12 hours 32 minutes. A large crowd including government officials greeted the aviatrix with cheers and shouted welcome as she departed for Riv.
The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Mary Alice Matthies at 122 Walker Street Maryborough South Queensland early Friday morning November 22 aged 11 years. She was born in Rockhampton and lived in Maryborough most of her life. She leaves husband Herman Matthies six sons and one daughter. Dell Matthies asks friends in Maryborough and Pialba districts to attend.
The ad promotes Charmman cosmetics sold in caskets with no extra charge for the items. No. 1 includes a full size box of Charmosan face powder plus powder, priced at 20 shillings. No. 2 offers a full size box of Charmosan powder and a full size tube of Creme Charmosan for 3/4. No. 3 contains a full size box of face powder and a full size jar of Creme Charmonat for 1 shilling. Stores boast no extra cost and encourage gifts at astonishing prices.
The Brisbane report details a severe housing shortage with scarce rental homes and high demand for flats as new blocks rise near Queen Street. It notes a boom in conversions and building syndicates, plus inadequate road and bridge upkeep affecting traffic on routes like Sandgate and Indooroopilly.
A broad critique of dieting fads circulates among medical men in Sydney and elsewhere, warning of harm from starvation for weight loss. The piece notes widespread slimming trends in Brisbane, with chemists thriving on related products and elderly women seeking slimmer figures. It also touches on native islanders in a film project and critiques exploitation concerns raised by a race preservation association, while contrasting attitudes between Australian states.
The outlets for coal and commerce are closing and mechanisation is urged as the only way for mines to survive. Miners fight for livelihood while delegates promote cooperation, yet many see the union pledge as futile against the wall. Government faces the broader problem of displaced workers.
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