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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
3
A garbled passage discusses boxing refereeing and overmarched contestants with references to penalties and safety measures. It then shifts to advertise Tasmanian Ideal Jams by PF W Lord & Co Hobart, claiming absolute purity and top quality, distributed to grocers.
A fragment notes tents set up for a government call, mentioning Lay Lay and assorted initials. The legible details point to a temporary arrangement, with unclear location and purpose. Further readable context is insufficient to confirm date or organizers.
The notice touts Dr Sheldon’s Sew Dir as a trusted preparation claimed to cure many troubles and approved by prominent citizens and professionals in Australia. It markets a new discovery that differs from common cough mixtures and is sold at a price of L/q and Otalnable everywhere.
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