13 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions Australia and freight, with garbled terms. No clear event, date, or entities. Summary reflects unreadable OCR portion without inventing facts.
The report outlines weekly shipping movements from Townsville to Port Douglas and Cairns with vessels departing Tuesdays and Saturdays. It notes arrivals at Townsville from various ports, downstream passages toward Sydney, and weekly patterns through March and April including special trips to Melanesia and Port Douglas.
An old publication fragment shows Central Clothing Emporium urging readers to compare quality and prices before buying elsewhere. It references various stores and stock notes, with scattered names and mentions of agreements and officials.
A public meeting in the Cairns district featured Mr Mann defending his eight year record and push for a fifth term. He outlined policies on electoral reform, land tax, compulsory voting, and state primaries while opposing strikes harming women and children.
The article touts a supposed safe remedy pills as a universal cure for digestive issues. It claims the pills cleanse and tame the system, prevent disease, and improve health for men women and children. It cites widespread use and testimonial appeals from neighbours and relatives.
Roosevelt wins the Hlindg State primary over Taft by 1000 votes amid jubilant Roosevelt supporters. New York Republican Convention backs Taft. Roosevelt tours Pennsylvania and promises social and industrial justice while courts are described as under privilege control.
Testimony from Biers J. G. Stewart and others in Cairns claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured long standing back pain biliary attacks and headaches. Advert says pills sold by chemists for 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle with postal order option from Foster McMillan Co.
An advertisement extols Lucca Oils and Bickford’s Olive Oil as absolutely pure remedies. It touts A M Bickford and Sons Ltd guarantee and a 72 year reputation, urging readers to ask for Bickford’s Virgin Olive Oil or Lucca Oil.
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