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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
10
An old advertisement claims Nujol from Standard Oil Labs strengthens children's resistance to colds and reduces school absences. It urges mothers to keep a bottle handy and give regular doses, asserting no drugs are involved and urging comparison with last year’s reports.
The Atherton Horticultural Society held its annual meeting with officers elected for the year including President Alec Le Hare and Secretary Mr. U S Kelly. Plans discussed covered show exhibits, hall layout, decorations, and rose and sweet pea judging rules as well as a maple exhibit and forestry display.
The Tolga community bids farewell to Constable J Griffin with a valedictory toast led by Mr. Hayes and a speech by Constable Griffin. Mementos include a gold wristwatch for Griffin and warm wishes for his successor Constable M Daley. The gathering honored Griffin’s service, noted the town’s fond memories, and welcomed Daley’s arrival at the station.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Colds and Coughs as a dependable remedy. It claims quick relief from coughs congestion and related illnesses and notes the product is sold in two five and a half ounce bottles at 19 and 3/ respectively.
Bank clerks, schoolmasters, estate agents, a chemist, and an architect are among the minor students attending special classes in Lenmlen to train in energy engineering skills.
A fragment from the Brisbane broadcast highlights a morning session with weather updates and varied program items. It lists performers, music selections, and station announcements including Royal National Show coverage and studio programming.
John Kilonis of Greece defeated Pat McCarthy of America in a fierce match at Brisbane. Kilonis and McCarthy traded punches and kicks with occasional ring incursions by spectators. Referee Max Gornik wrestled control as rounds six and seven proved chaotic and lively.
In Melbourne on August 5 at the stadium, Pinkie Gardiner defeated Clete Kaufman in a wrestling match with decisive two falls to none. The Winker impressed as a top wrestler with a brilliant showing.
A summary of varied items includes a book set for the Cliad, priced low by the American Bible Society, plus an Aircraft Operating Company contract for citywide radar survey. It mentions sources for children’s information, car industry staffing, Ford and General Motors roles, and broadcasting tech shifts reducing tubes and enabling better quality output.
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