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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
6
The Rev J Westacott, a Methodist minister associated with the United Methodist Church, is noted to have arrived this week. He began ministry in January 1866 and has played a key role in church connections and probationary duties.
A letter urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it never fails to relieve severe whooping cough in children. The writer argues attacks would end in weeks, contrasting with longer winter illnesses.
A fragment recounts a white man narrating a harsh voyage into Queensland scrub. He cares for an ailing Indigenous woman named Neasi, describes her family losses, and recalls a dog, rain, and a perilous trek toward Bloomfield. The piece reflects on black-birding and unfriendly officials.
An OCR fragment describes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy for stomach weakness and digestive issues. It claims to strengthen the stomach, support bile production, and aid bowel function, presenting a period style medical assertion.
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