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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text presents religious quotes and misread phrases. It mentions God wills, 1 Thessalonians 4:34, the gentleness of a mind, and Spenser style wording about manners. Content is garbled but centers on moral conduct and benevolence.
A fragmentary reflection notes nations omitting God in daily life and prosperity. The text hints at spiritual neglect and calls for recognizing the divine in all ways, though the passage remains incomplete and unclear.
In this column Rosemary argues influenza arose from old beliefs in malignant celestial influence. The piece notes neglected influenza can lead to acute meningitis and severe mental distress, sometimes ending in death by suicide. It contrasts common lay-up complaints like typhoid and pneumonia with the seriousness of nervous influenza, urging caution and proper care.
A lunih of comics has been received from Spinitax, Isobel Wallace, with thanks.
Amber Station Lynbrook letters describe daily life in drought and stock feeding. A child writes of pets, fishing, school friends in Bris bane, and awaiting rain while parents and neighbors cope with dry weather. Messages praise birthdays, gifts, and local poems, ending with thanks and best wishes from Cairns bairns.
The Housekeeper offers practical hints on cleaning upholstery by washing in warm water with a little vinegar. It also notes that glass pieces can be restored by polishing with dry French polish.
The Bairns Circle sends many happy returns of the day to Honey Suckle Mistin well and Crimson Rose Golden Lily and other named circles. Each card carries a motto urging honesty, generosity, and cheerful living. Sours lovingly JOSEMARY.
A collection of light jokes and anecdotes about vaccination fears beggars, a sleepy prayer scene, back seat drivers, a blacksmith tale, a nurse cook romance, a wife and husband geography gag, burglars and noises, a seasickness tip, and a boxer son. The era’s humor tone and social quirks mix with tiny vignettes and punchlines.
A vintage home cook guide describes preparing strawberries in a pink vanilla syrup. Boil sugar and water to a soft ball, flavor with vanilla or liquor, pour over berries, top with whipped cream, and garnish with pink and white wafers.
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