Children’s Corner items from Diggers Week and school notes
A collection of letters and notes from the Children’s Corner focusing on Diggers Week activities, bike and safety tips, birthday wishes, school return on August 18, and family updates. Readers share riddles, poems, cake making, and pen friend news from the American and local communities with an emphasis on safety and school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Lily of the Valley
Beerburrum Bramby
Snow Finke
Jadine
Senor
Pets
Henry Lawson
America
Jericho Show Opens with Senior Miss Waratah Notes
A Jericho correspondent reports shearing concluded after nine days with light rain and five sittings. She mentions eggs, blooming petunias, and a forthcoming Jericho Show on September 5. The letter praises Miss Waratah and hints at drawings earning 10 points for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waratah
Peter
Jericho
New Member Joins Chil dren's Corner from Jambin
Avin writes from Ilfracombe State School in Grade IV age 11 with four brothers and a baby sister Velma Joy. He recalls living at Jambin in Callide Valley near Biloela and notes sights from the Jambin to Rockhampton railway, Mt. Morgan mine at night, a party, and a class of seven with 30 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Ilfracombe State School
Velma Joy
Ilfracombe
Jambin
Callide Valley
Callide
Biloela
Mey
Rockhampton
Don River
Mt. Morgan
Se Dem
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Southern Cross
Australia
J. F. Rose & Sons
Galah Street
Longreach
P.O
Children's Corner
Yellow Belt
Central West
Belle of
Uncle Peter
Bush
Percy Vera
Todine
Tka
Howards
Charles Hope
Tor
D. E. Graham
Pelican Street
Ve Distributors Ltd
Northern Rivers
W. Howards Ltd
Brisbane
Too
Pataing
The
Printing Co
Lac
Coutead
Avin
Jackson O’sullivan
Rossberg
Pharmacy the Reliable Chemists
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