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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1940
Page
9
A fragmented devotional note explores wisdom, care, and faith with references to God. The text mentions personal reflection and seeks guidance, ending with a dated line that suggests a religious or spiritual context.
A lively account traces the origin of the kingfishers name from river life and quick, blue feather traits. It notes sailors and villagers debating names after seeing birds near water, with explanations tied to hunting, color, and distinctive calls. The piece mixes anecdotes and dialogue about who proposed which name and why.
A jumble of letters describes daily life with children, neighbors, and pets. Notes mention riding bicycles, school, games, and small home events, with concern for Abdul and the dog, plus plans for upcoming visits, meals, and learning a new competition.
A long, chatty home page item mixes a recipe for oyster savouries with a stream of personal diary-like entries. The piece mentions bread with cream, butter, and herbs, gardening notes about trees and flowers, family conversations, and social visits. It reads as a candid, meandering daybook fragment with names and places embedded in informal commentary.
A garbled birthday card page lists multiple circles such as The Bairse Circle and The Bairny Circle sending many happy returns. Phrases include mottos like Think Well and Live in the Present, with wishes for the recipient’s health and happiness and references to flowers and spring.
Her Majesty the Queen toured evacuation centers in London October 10 overseeing relief for displaced residents from Glorattae. She spoke with evacuees about medical care and child welfare, praised volunteers, and noted the presence of former soldiers wearing medals. She left to cheers from crowds.
Firsthand account from Mrs Boyt Moriarty wife of Captain Moriarty of the 2/1st Battalion in Sydney Sun reflects on knitwear needs for men in Palestine. She describes knee length shorts and shirts in demand, a self made heel pattern, and efforts to provide comfort through sewing buttons and mending, noting weariness and time constraints.
Fragmentary knitting instructions describe sock patterns with terms like plain purl ribbing and toe shaping. The text mentions stitch sequences, needle counts, and color notes such as pale khaki or blue for officers.
The text hints at planning garden tasks based on soil and climate, stressing the need to plant certain things and manage soil with manure. It mentions wind and gusts, timing, and finishing weekly labors with a final line about ending work.
A reflective exhortation urging Christians to seek divine guidance, repent, and center national life on God's will. It links wartime sacrifice to spiritual renewal, asks readers to listen to God, and envisions Australia strengthened through church led revival and daily fidelity.
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