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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
1
The fragment lists A Miller of the School of Arts Buildings joined by Headrick Limited as produce merchants and forwarding agents. It appears as a business association entry in an old directory or notice. The names suggest trades connected with agricultural produce and logistics services.
The excerpt discusses how scent and breath relate to health and moral character, noting perceptions of beauty, desire, and social propriety. It references geists, churning, and manners, then shifts to medical ideas about constipation, stomach disorders, and the role of breath in diagnosing illness.
A Cairns area wartime relief update itemizes disbursements to date and sums already acknowledged across funds including Belgian, Red Cross, Soldiers Tobacco, and Military Rejects. It lists numerous individual contributions from private donors, companies, and committees such as Mt Carbine Patriotic Fund and Cairns Hospital staff, totaling 27,680 pounds 4 shillings 7 pence with dependents disbursements and further receipts. A note credits Mrs J H Luhr for a cushion donation to the fund.
A reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster-McLean Co claiming four bottles eased kidney weakness and improved health. The testimonial notes his son’s similar benefit and urges buying from the listed Sydney address, emphasizing to obtain Doan's.
Brisbane reports new regulations under the Worker Compensation Act issued today affecting all workers including domestic staff. Employers must file returns by July 1 to June 30, 1917 with wage estimates, and insurance policies must cover domestic workers. The commissioner can compel compliance, with penalties and procedures for objections, while private insurers are restricted after June 30 to existing policies. Rates go up to 100 per year for various trades, with Schedule 2 showing domestic worker rates.
Twenty eight volunteers answered the Mount Carbine Recruiting Committee call held at the School of Arts on a Saturday evening in March at 8 p.m. The gathering featured Mr. Fred West as chair with committee members J. Kirtan and Sergeant Marlin in attendance. A ceremony led by Mr. Lan Barrows concluded to the audience’s appreciation.
Recruit Sergeant Maslin introduced to address a patriotic crowd. He spoke at length about camp life and trench experiences, urging men to join and support comrades at the front to defend the British flag. Twenty eight men mounted the platform in a highly enthusiastic display, with many women present applauding the stirring appeal. Ongoing recruit medical examinations show most cases satisfactory.
A short medical-themed notice warns that sleeplessness is linked to liver disorder and nervy impact. It advises against relying on frequent tonics and claims Ceameertamn's Tablets will fix the liver and restore refreshing sleep, while criticizing other remedies.
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