17 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
1
A notice promotes a herbal system of medicine claiming to cure all diseases without surgery or strong medicines. It recalls health harms from tabloids, tablets, and operations and features a testimonial from Norman Beckett of misadventure with doctors, praising treatment by a named practitioner.
The Governonen party in Selshaay faces a crowded field as potential leaders rally after recent tours. Rumors name Mr Gillies and Mr Hicks as contenders for Speaker and Public Works chair, with hints of a broader shake up including a proposed public service commission and rail inquiries shaping the contest.
A long running dispute over a state classification scheme has split the Public Service Association and a classification committee. Members fear under-secretaries dominate the process and threaten higher offices with arbitration or a Royal Commission if Thursday’s meeting fails to calm tensions.
A damaged report from New South Wales in May 191s notes missing ledger records and deficiencies in camp stores totaling £32 900 with £21 050 unaccounted. It cites failures in stock-taking and poor organization, warning that the Defence Department faced delays and unclear accountability across firms and stores.
An unclear wartime fragment mentions a bottle carried by a soldier heading to the front and notes about value and possession. The text references an ALF state and a person named W Stratford. It appears to be a damaged item discussing items sold everywhere and a soldier leaving for combat.
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