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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary old column notes drift through a stream of garbled phrases and names. The piece hints at morning reflections and social cues but readable facts are minimal, leaving a vague meditation style behind.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses gender roles and social expectations with stray names and phrases, noting how women “take things for granted.” The text references marital duty, consumer pressures, and the male gaze through a mosaic of unclear lines and quoted voices.
A fragment describes makeshift medical preparations using household items and common chemicals. It mentions liniments and solutions for eye and skin ailments, plus instructions for a foot bath and soothing remedies, reflecting era advice on home healing.
A fragmented collection of dessert and fruit recipes. It details orange jelly with hints of boiling water and moulding, an orange custard dessert with cornflour and beaten yolks, a custard-like orange dish with milk and crystallised orange, Orange Salad to serve with roast duck, and Lemon Curd from lemon zest and juice, butter, sugar and eggs.
Dear Rosemary and Colleen exchange letters about joining the Home Circle and school life. Notes mention teething, hospital stay, birthdays, and reading the Children’s Circle pages. Mrs. Rosemary replies with encouragement and plans for future letters and activities.
Birthday greetings and warm wishes are sent for Haris from Balens. The message expresses heartfelt hopes for many happy returns and a season of joy, with affectionate sign off.
A child named Billy, seven, with many pets including Spot the dog and Diamond the Jersey calf, faces a series of mishaps and losses. He and his sister Babs interact with Jackie the parrot, Regie and Kenic rabbits, and darkie the kitten. Animal numbers rise, then fall as the family struggles with care and misfortune.
Fashion notes from Paris describe a weather driven shift to thin white garments and bold hats. New styles include Mercury like felt or velvet headpieces, straw ribbons, and ostrich feathers. Dresses trend toward wider, longer skirts with tighter bodices, reviving late 19th century lines.
Fragmentary chatter about a meeting and a humorous exchange among deans or landlords. Vague references to someone named Ney ball and a clash with a person described as “he.” The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear events or dates.
A fragmentary poetic reminiscence laments youth and a beloved violet eyed figure. It blends longing for past summers with nature imagery including a blue eyed violet, gardens, blossoms, and a distant singing bird, all framed in elegiac tone. References to James Russell Lowell and an English railway review appear as contextual notes.
A child in a fever dreams of leading tiny soldiers. A three year old with a white mother and loyal guardian asks to be lifted to see his marching troupe. He places their tiny figures, keeps watch in rain and snow, then rests in his mother's arms and dies, ending the battle before any gunfire.
A fragment lists stain removal tips for wicker chairs with methylated spirits and vinegar. It recommends rubbing with spirits, adding vinegar to rinse water, and beeswax to hide scratches. White silk care advises avoiding yellowing and restoring gloss.
An old advertisement touts Charoser face powder as a thrilling ritual for toilet use and youthful vitality. It features exaggerated claims of clearer skin with sun protection and a large box priced at 2 shillings 6 pence, sold everywhere.
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