Children’s Corner Highlights and Reader Notes
A nostalgic recap of letters from Cornerites and Den Kids. Readers praise favorites Miss aratah and other junior names, share birthdays and holidays, and note events like the Governor lighting the park baths on September 13. The column mentions a new teacher Mr Jenson, a camp to Yeppoon, and playful anecdotes about emus, mulberries, and local wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Waly
Mr. Jenson
Depot Hill
Rockhampton
Teena
Aramac
Yeppoon
Vell
Miss Waratah and Other Names Echo Old School Year
A garbled list of student nicknames and grades appears, including Miss Waratah, Little Bush Maid, Snow White, Buneshine Suzy, Fairy Princess, Belle of the Bush, Teena, Lily of the Valley, Morning Glory, Bonnie Ann, Yellow Bell, Rusty, Nyoka, Lavender, Yellow Daffodil, Avin Maher, Soony, Cheeky. A letter to Uncle Peter ends with apology for a missing message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow White
Buneshine Suzy
Belle of the Bush
Teena
Lucky
Morning Glory
Bonnie Ann
Yellow Bell
Rusty
Ha ‘Nyoka
Ea ‘Lavender
Yellow Daffodil
Gunter
Avin Maher
Soony
Cheeky
Hunter
Adventure With a Snake in the Australian Orchard
A letter from a child reports cows invading the orchard eating tomatoes and cabbages while two dingoes and four kangaroos appeared near the home. Dad chased them by car and with a shovel, a snake under the mango tree fled after a gun and shovel strike failed. Milk production declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Sonny
Dad
Liked Badge Rusty and New Member Cheeky Join Corner
A letter praises a badge for Rusty and welcomes junior member Cheeky. They note bagpipes will play at a Saturday dance and mention a chicken and pussy drawing earning points. The writer asks about tunes and a snake hunt with brothers and hopeful acceptance into the Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty
Peter
Ayr
Cheeky
Jericho Show and Barcaldine Trip Highlights
A Cornerites letter recalls Jericho Show events with many prize wins including Miss Waratah, Spider the dog, a hen, and roadster. It notes rides at a Rodeo with 20 buck-jumpers, plans for Barcaldine Amateur Race meeting, and forthcoming prize for September quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waratah
Peter
Jericho
Spider
Barcaldine
Den
Miss Waratah
Car's Love Affair and a Moonlit Marriage
A narrative describes Mr Morris Cowley a rover who played rugby for Australia meeting Miss Lizzie Ford on Willy's night. They marry after a moonlit meeting near Cleveland with a baby named Austin nicknamed Sun beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Cowley
Lizzie Ford
Australia
Willy
Hier
Cleveland
Austin
Sunbeam
Shell X-100 Motor Oil Raises Protection Against Engine Acids
Shell X-100 Motor Oil combats engine acids formed during combustion and stops wear by up to 50. It features a unique X-factor made in Britain that neutralizes acids formed when the car idles in the garage or during stop go driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children's Corner
Aratah
den Kins
Broughton
den Eide
Roxy Theatre
Magpie Lane
Longreach Printing Co. Ltd
Bob Hope
Lucille Bell
Bruce Cabot
Jack Kirkwood
Lucille
Paul Henreid
Catherine McLeod
Tim Holt
Richard Martin
Jeff Donnell
Yolande Donlan
Michael Rennie
Harvey
James Buewart
Comprine Hull
Cecil Kellaway
Feeny Dow
My Blue Heaven
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
David Wayne
Jane Wyatt
Ae Ym Gi
Gerry Rg Lanl
Edmund
Ager
Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
NEW Zealand Loan & Clermont, Springsure, Blackall, Longreach
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