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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1929
Page
6
Dear Girls and Boys. Canberra Health Department offers book prizes for best essays on health. Two prizes per section for ages 13 and under 17, 11 and under 13, and under 11. Entries marked Health Week Competition to Dimity Dell must arrive by November 9.
A jumble of child letters from White Merit Card and Red Feather reporters recount a trip from Melbourne to Launceston on the Nalrana, rides, a parade, and a car ride. They mention weather, flowers, orchards, and school life with thanks to readers.
A playful party game description explains chairs laid out with a hidden handkerchief under one, players face away while music plays, then seated when it stops. The person on the chair with the handkerchief performs a humorous consequence and the round continues with others.
A Health Week program at Amnesia School drew strong crowds for lectures and gymnastic displays. Colonel Goodwin opened with remarks on health dangers, stressing early child training to safeguard wellbeing. Dr. Asplin illustrated dental care, and Mr. Smith praised Education Department health efforts. The event featured boys’ drills and girls’ folk dance, with VWC members participating and a warning about flies as a health menace.
Pupils of Brice evening and senior pupils of Mr H Beriven gathered Saturday at Bona Vista Forrest for a lively entertainment. Between dances were bright competitions and several musical pieces performed by noted students. Supper was served in the dining room and later at the veranda as the event concluded.
A child speaks of growing up, choosing a sailor’s life to sail the oceans in a blue vessel. He imagines brave deeds, but fears loneliness if the captain and crew keep him from his mother. He reassures himself that he is mother’s pet as he contemplates adulthood.
A garbled verse recalls a small race scene with a child’s tear and a smile as participants surge forward. The caller notes a tense moment as faces are watched and a budding victor seems near while emotions mix in the crowd.
A small celebration marked Alt the Kien Terrid’s fourth birthday at Bony Views Forrest. Relatives and friends attended a party with streamers and a cake amid a playful scene featuring games and treats. Attendees included Tawnie Cammyrell Norma Taylor Philacter Allen Ferns Dot Ronnie Nan Rononaell Harry Terrill and others.
A list of readable names appears in a fragment, including Miser Nemy Sheehan Phyllis Bomerville Petty Vautin Cir Matford Daphne Davis and others. The text also mentions Roger Toray Colin Gray Vilion Somerville and Loyd Purgehouss among likely participants.
An owl and a pussy cat travel in a whimsical poem fragment to a magical land. They seek a wedding ring from a pig and a turkey encounter, ending with a seaside journey and a shared meal. The text blends playful imagery with incomplete phrases and misspellings.
A fragile poem fragment, attributed to Hunvoun, invites quiet mother child moments. Soft sounds and starry imagery evoke lullaby rhythm as the speaker describes daisies sleeping and a tender scene between child and parent. The text is partially garbled with misspellings yet preserves a gentle nightly mood.
Mumbled exchanges reveal children and mothers trading disjointed phrases about church events accidents and daily chores. The dialogue captures a slice of ordinary family life with names like Molly Joan Jimmy Jack Betty and Petty appearing in brief, imperfect sentences.
Hospital bulletin notes Jone remains at risk as medical team reports uncertain prognosis. Family and doctors await further tests and treatment decisions amid cautious optimism.
A community note wishes Maudie Caterson age 2 and Nel a DPinger age 10 a cheerful birthday. The message includes playful misreadings of names and dates in a festive local tone.
Frances bonds with a gaunt collie found by a broken boot and tears, vows to keep him, and leads the dog toward a new home. The tale follows their growing companionship as Frances persuades her father to adopt the loyal pet.
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