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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1918
Page
1
Deaf people report relief from head noises and long lasting deafness after using Orlene. Mrs Rowe of Leeds claims twelve years of suffering ended by one box. The ad touts cures for incurable cases and urges readers to order from the Orlene Co at Southview Watling St.
An advertisement extols Vathmi as a skin product claiming to erase wrinkles freckles and tan by massaging a pinch after bathing. It asserts long use since August has prevented freckles and tan and promotes a jar price of 2/9 from Craig's Pharmacy and retailers.
The Mt Molloy notes describe better roads due to dry weather, rail freight shortages reducing train service, and plans for increased mining output from Mt Carbine and surrounding fields. A social welcome for returning serviceman Mr. Butcher is reported with speeches and the National Anthem. A dance fundraiser for the Returned Sailors Rest Home, organized by Miss Ivy Hanna, raised about the proceeds.
A brief note promotes Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment as a favorite rub and indispensable in case of accident. It is sold at 1 shilling 6 pence and obtainable at all chemists, with the Northern Herald recommended as the news of the week in book form.
A royal commission recommends a standard gauge Brisbane to Richmond Gap line, with NSW building the Kyogle to Richmond Gap leg, tying to a north coast connection. officials note the importance of the link for shipping and regional security, while debates over timing and funding continue.
Miss Robins Young Laddie and Mrs Webb's horses led two races as a Red Cross picture benefit drew large crowds at the Stadium. A booth inside and one outside, plus Mr Gilder's exhibit, helped raise funds for the Red Cross. a misprint in the fund list corrected to Mrs P Peters.
A fragmentary 1917 letter includes thanks to John Abbott for curing asthma, with mentions of October 16 1917 and Townsville. The text shows gratitude and a patient’s claim of relief after prior doctor visits, but parts are garbled and unreadable.
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