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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

4

Campaign against hookworm disease led by Rockefeller Institute

Dr. Waite of the Rockefeller Institute arrives in Cairns to lead a government backed hookworm investigation. He and Dr. Moore outline a district wide campaign, with home visits and education, to destroy infectious material and prevent transmission, stressing prevention through sanitation and proper disposal of stool.

Cairns Dr. Waite Dr. Moore Waite Rockefeller Institute Moore Cass A. J. Draper A. Atkinson A. G. Onley E. J. Lyon G. Bremner JG. Hoare Alf Wilkinson Clarke, Kerwin Collins Atherton Hudson, Moore, Fenwick Barron Shire J. H. Reed Cairns Shire Counan W. Collins Feherwel Fright Health Department Hogan Ambulance Brigade Barron Carns Department of Public Health Dr. Ware Warte Tir Moore Lauhter Hooknor Rockefeller Sae Howe Home Secretary Huxham Abe Queensland Africa Europe Brisbane O'Brien Wie America Innisfail Galbo Australia

Campaign to eradicate hookworm spreads through Queensland town

A town meeting discussed hookworm transmission and the need for sanitation reform. Dr Waite urged mass inspections of dairies and milk handling, while officials called for a Minister for Health and better supervision of public health facilities. The mayor and doctors thanked supporters and planned further public sessions.

Cabinet Meeting Attended by Most Ministers in Theodore

An April cabinet meeting in Theodore was held with all ministers except the junior minister and Kenesa. Acting Premier Mayne announced no details could be disclosed at present while a matter was under review.

Criseane Kenesa Ayne Theodore Atherton Hospital James Dalziel Atherton District

Brisbane Election Returns With Revised Counts Across Districts

In Brisbane region precincts partial to nearly complete results show candidates with revised tallies. Notable figures include Bowen with Collins 3014 and Mann 207. Barak with Riordan 617. Bulimba led by Barnes 5017 and McMinn 4648. Ipswich final counts show Gledson 3161 and Blair 2432. Townsville lists Ryan 2873 and Gelston 2186.

Brisbane Bowen Collins Mann Barke Riordan Beg Bulimba Barnes McMinn Marconi Coreeven Sant Cae Gunn Bedford Dengies Ainha Ipswich Gledson Blair Mackay Smith Ae Manning Maranoa Hunter Swan Mitchell Payne Wattsgga Townsville Ryan Gelston

Brisbane Race Meeting Disqualifies Jockey Blake

The Bounce in the Totalisator Handicap was concluded in Brisbane on the day, leading to a two year disqualification for jockey PL Blake. The connections accepted the explanation. Taft's Cup results listed for Sydney with weights and entries for Redierngo, Wolaroi, Westcourt, Kilboy among others.

Brisbane PL Blake Sydney City Merimee Flies Snow King Tosson Kagal Wedding Day Metalster Anono Dynasty Mack Nut Baltic Sea Publican Modesto Vauntress Silent Way Zadolph Mediev Persian Dream Scoutmaster Flambard Kilflinn Lady Liege the Christian Brother Ex- Plorer Quirindi Sealandra Bruar Scotch Artillery Monture Lansell Almeriat

Racing Sale Notes From WeatONEN April Yearling Show

The document records a sale season at Payton's and figures from Queensland and Victoria. Colts and fillies by Linacre imp and other imported sires feature, including Bob Cherry and Tressady lineage. Vendors include H. Chisholm and Co and Inglis and Son with multiple entries listed across Rosehill, Les terre, West Australia, and Brisbane.

Scheol H. Chisholm Bar Inglis Payton J. Es Queensland Linacre Field Rose First Principle Endorus W. Enoth Rosehill Guineas Eudorus Bob Cherry Lesterre West Australia Tressaly Mckay Victora Be Linarre Vwretry Nell BE. Hope Sth Australia Joo Bik Tressady Hmm Lorenette Dr Connolly Brisbane Awa Paddington Giant Puritan J. Mitchel Upper Morray

Cairns Club Meeting Notice at Woree Saturday

Horseowners are reminded that the acceptance for the Cairns Club meeting at Woree on Saturday next closes with the secretaries at 4 oclock this afternoon.

Cairns Club Woree

Sugar growers conference backs cane harvester plan

The Brisbane sugar growers conference, led by the Minister for Agriculture, debated buying and demonstrating a lime pulveriser style cane harvester in Queensland. Delegates pressed for action despite cost fears from floods and other needs, voting 29 to 20 to adjourn.

Brisbane Department of Agriculture Neon Melbourne Hughes Ryan G. H. Pritchard USPLA Easterby Hawaii America R. John Steschard Queensland Pritchard H. Bailey South Johnston

Tatrons Proves One of the Finest At Cairns Theatre

Mil dred Manning and Wallace MacDonald lead as open scenes unfold in the Principality of Varia plot where the baron steals mining riches. The voyage across the Atlantic shows U boat danger as passengers crowd lifeboats and the police rescue the captured conspirator before a happy ending. Australian Gazette and Ax comics supplement the screening. Tonight is the last showing.

Tatrons Cairns Mildred Manning Wallace MacDonald Principality of Varia America New York Atlantic Noia Haran Sway Kitting Prince Whittick’s

Fires of Rebellion teaser ends with Madge seeking escape

A fragmented synopsis follows Madge fleeing a troubled home after a reckoning with a drunken father. She relocates to the city, lands a modeling job, and faces pressure from a suitor John while avoiding a fate like other married men.

Madge John

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