CANCER—June 22-July 22 This week sees you participating actively in community Email - news@themooraboolnews.com.au affairs. Sales people will try to tempt you with sundry but unnecessary wares. This is a great time to catch up on miscellaneous health needs.
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Stars & Puzzles LEO—July 23-August 22
You can be drawn into the inner circle at work or in a community group. News from faraway is encouraging, but have all the details before drawing to conclusions or making arrangements. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
QUICK PUZZLE
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The week includes a blend of intrigue, glamour and local travel. Thursday and Friday are outstanding for concluding projects. Earlier in the week emphasizes reconciliations and conferences.
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LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Your self-confidence gets a boost when you are called on to meet an exciting challenge. Thursday and Friday the accent is on legal matters.
ARIES—March 21-April 20
Enjoy quiet dinners and pleasant jaunts to romantic spots. Behind-the-scenes happenings will lead to increased status in the near future. Accent the practical in home improvement schemes. TAURUS—April 21-May 22
Cash may arrive from a surprise source, but avoid making risky investements. An obstacle in your career path cannot be ignored. Travel information should be varified by someone in the know. GEMINI—May 23-June 21
Saving is the current byword. With ingenuity, you can save a significant sum. A colleague or neighbour may appear aloof earlier in the week.
1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.
ACROSS Bird (8) Mellow (4) Threesome (4) Garment (8) Nincompoops (5) Number (6) Fee (6) Mischievous (6) Bottle (6) Angry (5) Fish (8) Thought (4) Flower (4) Fidgety (8)
NO. 9196
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.
DOWN Fling (5) Fowl (7) Nose (4) Flower (8) River (Germany) (5) Competitors (7) Animal (8) Case (7) Semi (7) Lasses (5) Appears (5) Insects (4)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Some drinks and a game (8). 6. Hold out, after all (4). 8. Punishment for being very good! (4). 9. A light meal for a bird? (4-4). 10. Reveal a deficit and delight in it (5). 11. Jump three months (6). 13. What the magician says as he makes the torn poster mend itself? (6). 15. Drove round and had a drink (6). 17. Involve getting in late, for a change (6). 19. Fights an Irishman in the ship (5). 22. It kills, by gum! (3-5). 23. The one I have to blow up (4). 24. There’s a quarter cask, which does surprise you (4). 25. Have the audience spellbound from the moment of going on stage? (8). DOWN 2. Rear lift (5). 3. Advice it’s no good giving to a waster! (7). 4. Colour on hearing his name (4). 5. Not bulletproof material! (4-4). 6. Scowl at the creature that’s mooing? (5). 7. A most unusual setting of garnets (7). 12. Go to pieces when everything is found up in the wood (8). 14. Curl round your little finger? (7). 16. Afternoon, mister and miss! (3,4). 18. A Japanese coin and a penny hidden inside the tree (5). 20. It’s almost too nice (almost!) to be a medicine (5). 21. Run backwards right up to it (4).
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9195
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Draughts. 6, Last. 8, Fine. 9, Glow-worm. 10, Reve(a)l. 11, Spring. 13, Presto (anag.). 15, Lapped. 17, Entail (anag.). 19, S.-Pat-s. 22, Fly-paper. 23, Mine. 24, S-tun. 25, Entrance. Down - 2, Raise. 3, Use-less. 4, Hugh (hue). 5, Shot silk. 6, Low-er. 7, Strange (anag.). 12, Co-lla-pse. 14, Ring-let. 16, Pip Emma. 18, A-s-p-en. 20, To(o)nic(e). 21, Tr-ot.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Sack. 7, Simpleton. 8, Ruby. 9, Here. 10, Tote. 11, Trap. 14, Australian. 16, Retrograde. 19, Know. 22, Crow. 24, Nose. 25, Mint. 26, Retriever. 27, Very. Down - 1, Sprat. 2, Cobra. 3, Divers. 4, Appear. 5, Cent. 6, Contralto. 12, Rehearsed. 13, Pair. 15, Leek. 17, Gannet. 18, Answer. 20, Noise. 21, Witty. 23, Work.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Roll. 7, Curtained. 8, Mugs. 9, Mind. 10, Tart. 11, Arts (anag.). 14, Pigeon post. 16, For nothing. 19, Side (sighed). 22, Club. 24, A-L-so. 25, Fare (fair). 26, Scorching. 27, Bent. Down - 1, Rum-B.A.. 2, Light. 3, Mu-sin-g. 4, Studio. 5, Wilt. 6, De-press-ed. 12, Re-collect. 13, Spin (rev.). 15, Pegs. 17, Tr-ash-y. 18, Insane (anag.). 20, I-rate. 21, (s)Event(eenth). 23, Bark.
CANCER—June 22-July 22 This week sees you participating actively in community affairs. Sales people will try to tempt you with sundry but unnecessary wares. This is a great time to catch up on miscellaneous health needs. LEO—July 23-August 22
You can be drawn into the inner circle at work or in a community group. News from faraway is encouraging, but have all the details before drawing to conclusions or making arrangements. VIRGO—August 23-September 22
The week includes a blend of intrigue, glamour and local travel. Thursday and Friday are outstanding for concluding projects. Earlier in the week emphasizes reconciliations and conferences. LIBRA—September 23-October 22 Your self-confidence gets a boost when you are called on to meet an exciting challenge. Thursday and Friday the accent is on legal matters.
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SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
NUMBER GAME
You may find yourself in a mood for fun, but your partner is subdued and possessive individuals try to cramp your style. Finding lost items is a current trend. Celebrations happen in pairs.
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SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Healthwise, be sure to question instructions that are not clear. The accent is on quality over quantity, especially if shopping for antiques or hobby related items. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Relatives turn to you with their aches and pains, and patience is the keyword. Pets figure in the picture - perhaps you are asked to find them a home. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19
For singles, this is a great time for lighthearted romance, perhaps with an Gemini friend. Thrift should be a current byword - it’s to your advantage to play the miser this week. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Small feuds can blossom into a battle of wits, so sign a peace treaty as soon as possible. Your partner may be preoccupied with a family problem. Be supportive, but don’t intrude.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a way with words and your wit wins you admirers from all walks of life. Your year ahead finds you mingling with a more intellectual crowd. Being more outspoken and determined could lead to a career advancement.
✯✯✯✯✯✯ SCORPIO—October 23-November 21
You may find yourself in a mood for fun, but your partner is subdued and possessive individuals try to cramp your style. Finding lost items is a current trend. Celebrations happen in pairs. SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22
Healthwise, be sure to question instructions that are not clear. The accent is on quality over quantity, especially if shopping for antiques or hobby related items. CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20
Relatives turn to you with their aches and pains, and patience is the keyword. Pets figure in the picture - perhaps you are asked to find them a home. AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19 For singles, this is a great time for lighthearted romance, perhaps with an Gemini friend. Thrift should be a current byword - it’s to your advantage to play the miser this week. PISCES—February 20-March 20 Small feuds can blossom into a battle of wits, so sign a peace treaty as soon as possible. Your partner may be preoccupied with a family problem. Be supportive, but don’t intrude.
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK You have a way with words and your wit wins you admirers from all walks of life. Your year ahead finds you mingling with a more intellectual crowd. Being more outspoken and determined could lead to a career advancement.
QUICK SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Starling. 6, Ripe. 8, Trio. 9, Cardigan. 10, Twits. 11, Eleven. 13, Charge. 15, Impish. 17, Flagon. 19, Cross. 22, Sturgeon. 23, Idea. 24, Iris. 25, Restless. Down - 2, Throw. 3, Rooster. 4, Inch. 5, Gardenia. 6, Rhine. 7, Players. 12, Reindeer. 14, Holster. 16, Partial. 18, Girls. 20, Seems. 21, Ants.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9196
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