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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
2
An old Brisbane advertisement for a compact ground clearing device named The Monkey Grubber. It touts rapid stump and tree removal, easy handling in rough terrain, wheels for mobility, patent hooks and loops, rope shortener, and a snatch block, claiming productivity for contractors and land clearing work.
A compact quotation noting that anxiety drains today of its strength rather than emptying tomorrow of sorrow, highlighting the wisdom of facing present worries with steadiness. The line echoes Ian Maclaren on courage and resilience in daily life.
An ivory satin wedding gown features a plain bodice and flounced skirt with a long tulle veil and jeweled cap. The article argues costs vary by bride, advises focusing on wearable daily clothes over an expensive gown, and notes ready-made lingerie and nightwear are common for brides today.
A collection of old fashioned kitchen instructions covering apple pie filling custards biscuits and cakes. Includes tips for orange batter fritters marmalade and fruit jelly like preserves with steps for beating mixing baking and cooling. The tone reads like a domestic advice feature with quantities and methods.
Practical tips on washing woollens, starching, and stain removal. Rinse in water the same temperature as washing water and add baking powder to whiten. Use apple core for stews and soups, equal chalk and camphor for tooth powder, lemon in copper to remove stains, ammonia with bees wax and turpentine for floor polish, and avoid covering potatoes on the table to prevent moisture absorption.
Excerpts from Feluga letters dated October 18 1929 show children Rosemary Pomegranate Blossom and Grannie’s Bonnet discussing exam results in school dogs and four puppies their plans to give away three and keep one, mill visits and upcoming sports to raise funds for the school and hall.
Health experts urge daily iron intake of about 100 units for adults and children. The table lists various foods with iron units including apricots 2 servings 3 units, bananas 3 units, blackberries 4 units, dates 6, figs 6, grapes 2, oranges 2, peaches 2, pears 2, prunes 7, raisins 9, rhubarb none readable, tomato 3, carrot 4, cabbage 6, cauliflower 3, celery 2, cucumber 1, lettuce unknown, onions 3, peas 8, spinach 25, potato 10, macaroni 2, rice 2, oats 6, shredded wheat 1, cheese 4, cream 3, egg 10, milk 4.
London reports Poet Laureate Robert Bridges marks his 88th birthday by issuing a 4000-verse poetry volume titled The Testament of Beauty dedicated to the King. The work follows Bridges's established method and has been in progress for years.
The Bairns Circle sends birthday wishes to Rosemary Belle Wether Little She Eyes and Damask Rose with mottos like Think twice act once Better things in store Hope always and Truth is the central sun of the universe in affectionate notes.
Canberra October 24 The Governor General in Council approved agreements between Commonwealth and West Australian Airways the Tasmanian section of the Australian Aero Club and C D and L F Pratt of Geelong to establish and maintain flying schools for members to learn flying.
A vintage advertisement notes reliable health remedies from importers in Brisbane. It promises guarantees or money refunds for their French herbs and medical sun dries. Read as a circular pitch with hours and contact details for MR. & MRS. L. Gordon.
A playful piece mixing encouragement and wit in a whimsical recipe style. It blends thoughtfulness with knowledge as ingredients, urging cheerful words and reader engagement, ending with a promise of a tasty, comforting outcome.
A humor piece presents a series of riddles with playful answers. It uses light verse to compare eyes to friends, trains to visions, telescopes to proximity, and infants to gems, ending with a pun about snowball and ho ball. The tone evokes a late nineteenth or early twentieth century domestic humor column.
A reader offers verses about a queer little house that travels by day and returns at night, keeping ten children warm under mothers care. The poem likens the house to an old hen sheltering chicks and ends with a note from Flashing Glory in Linisfail.
Eileen Clarice Ellis of Toowoomba married Oscar Hagen at All Saints Church Atherton in a quiet ceremony. She wore white mansette with lace godets and a veil, carried arum lilies, and received a diamond ring. Matron of Honor Mrs C Abrahamson wore pink crepe de Chine. Best man Mr Abrahamsen. A wedding supper followed at the bridegroom’s relatives home. couple to reside at Morce.
Arthur Taylor son of the late Ar lor and Mrs A Taylor Kelvin Grove Brisbane wed Miss Valmai Schwilk daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Schwiewk Cairns at All Saints Wickham Terrace. The Rev Father Rh O S Free officiated. Wedding party and reception details describe gowns, flowers, and decorations. couple depart for Redcliffe for honeymoon.
The Home Secretary released a statement noting refusals to land in the United Kingdom during the first half of the year totaled 812, up from 1008 in the same period last year, reflecting a steady pattern in aviation compliance and policy response.
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