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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1929
Page
2
A fragmentary excerpt describes a wilderness chase and survival moments with Patsy Nip and a monkey like figure, detailing hunger, improvised tools, and caution near a lion as they seek a way out. The narrative mixes philosophical musings with episodic peril and comic effort.
A story follows Patsy and his fox terrier as they are lost in a vast wilderness with a roaring river and distant mountain. With no water or food, Patsy plans to head toward the river to find water while remaining hopeful about rescue and safety.
In a jumbled report a distressed exchange unfolds as a missing person case sparks a tense scene. A mother calls for help while others debate shelter and safety, with shouted lines hinting at relocating or hiding a child named Pate amid fear and confusion.
A letter from Rosemary in Cairns describes small town life, birthday gifts, rain needs, and cold mines, with mentions of Eileen Wood in Cairns and Esther in Heldvale. She hopes for a rain relief, a pen friend, and reports pleasant weather and outings near the river and ti trees.
The Bairns Circle offers playful greetings with phrases like many happy returns of the day and mottoes about activity and laughter. Rosemary signs as a member, delivering quirky blessings to Reginald Denny and others with affectionate, if garbled, phrasing.
A dark-eyed dolly with brown curls is donated and measures roughly 44 inches from shoulder to wrist. The judges reward neat hand work and machine work, with extra marks for hand finishing. Inquiries arise if underclothes must be included along with a dress for the entry.
A shopper asks for a full outfit for a girl to wear to cheer hospital children at Christmas. The request specifies underclothes and a head covering such as a hat cap or veil, plus a complete dress. A monetary prize is mentioned.
A fragmented notice from Palmerville lists pen friend requests including Esther Parsons and Rosselle aged 1F years. It mentions Golden Dawn and Ethie Callaslar as part of the early correspondence.
The Athletic Association held a dance at Shire Hall on October 25. Attendance was small but guests enjoyed the evening. Miss L Pink won the ladies prize with 199 and Mr W Boden won the gentlemen's prize with 1780.
The October 23 ceremony joined Bliss Myrtle Campbell Young and Henry George Grant. The event featured organ music by Mrs Larkin, a bridal party including Phoebe Grant, and a coronet veil for the bride. The couple hosted a breakfast for about thirty guests at Mrs H Grant’s home and then departed for Cairns on honeymoon.
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