21 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
1
Amended commerce regulations begin gradual enforcement from April with wholesale suppliers warned but not immediately penalized. The article outlines new rules targeting adulterated goods and specifies consumer protections, labeling, and penalties for misrepresented items, including textiles and luxury fabrics.
In Sydney at the High Court an interlocutory appeal was argued regarding orders by the Full Court of Sartorius. Peter Foro sought leave to appeal a judgment denying further evidence and for protection against misuse of process. The case involves Howard Smith and Co and a claim for damages linked to the Peregrine incident as the Petest ite Tee Chid J sale looms. The court required further answer from the defendants on why the writ should not be set aside with costs.
Special correspondent reports a fatal accident near the Hinterland Hotel where a young worker died after a tree struck him while companions rode forth. The piece also notes local railway progress near Mount Garnet, a charity collection for a hospital, and land court updates amid unsettled weather and boggy roads.
Historical notes debate how many apples Eve and Adam ate in the Garden of Eden with various period sources quoting different tallies. Versions range from Eve eating one to higher counts, reflecting scribal embellishment and transcription variance across early texts.
A garbled record discusses privilege with a solicitor, a commission, and Victorian court judges. It references a defender, a Gppleet, and a Mr Finer Toes in a likely court or legal context, noting actions and miscommunications amid uncertain names and roles.
A sufferer recounts severe skin torment lasting seven years with itching and sleepless nights. After trying doctors, Cuticura finally provided relief, a testimonial dated February 4 and April 13, 1900, from Cabot Sr., Philadelphia, referencing IL Towns & Co., Sydney.
The article traces the rubber plant from its early mentions in Europe to cultivation in Ceylon aided by Kew Gardens. It notes Indian government orders for 2000 Para rubber seedlings, ongoing distribution, and improvements in tapping methods including spiral and half herring bone patterns. It describes early collection via bark scratches and coconut shells, with emphasis on growing techniques and tree vigor.
The article describes tapping latex from rubber trees with spiral and herringbone cuts, the bark openings, and the storage of latex in cups. It notes the wound healing over about two years and mentions the role of Singhales coolies, latex transport to factories, and the production of crepe rubber for Europe’s products including tires and everyday items.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions six of Predden's Digestive Toules used, two of six portions of BO tubules, and calls for aid everywhere. The readable lines are disjoint and unclear about a cohesive event or subject.
Joneige Cairn Fire Brigades Station meets as McCoombe announces taking over the Exchange Boarding House on Lake Street Ogatats. He guarantees the Exchange will be run on up-to-date lines with comfort for permanent boarders and visitors as the first priority. The table will be strictly supervised by the Proprietress with moderate tariff solicited.
An obscure 19th century patent medicine ad promises cures for a range of ailments with extravagant claims. The garbled text mentions magnetic liniment, liver related remedies, and unspecified tonics, priced at 16 and 3 units, but the wording is unreadable and nonsensical.
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