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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

2

Question of Empire sugar duties in the Morning Post extract

A Morning Post extract argues Britain and Australia are harmed by German and Dutch sugar imports. It notes protection failures, calls for imperial sugar policy, and claims prewar reliance on Germany worsened wartime food and price pressures. The piece critiques free trade and links to Jamaica and Cuba sugar dynamics.

Am Steemed Australia Omar Java Coba England Germany Peter Culuna Catselves Cuba Sinar Comision Willy Cah Cagarity Yagar Jamaica

Uninga Ose and Throat Care Claims for Balm Product

A dubious historical note touts a balm called Wonder Balm sold by chemists as a cure for inflammatory throat and ear conditions. It asserts the balm soothed nostril and dental symptoms, claimed rapid relief, and describes topical and inhaled application effects, with crude warnings about alleged dangers.

British Locomotive Production and Wartime Innovations

The article surveys British engineering during wartime, noting extensive locomotive output for Britain and allies, shell and aircraft production, and the drive to reuse wartime material. It highlights mechanical feats from steam beam engines to portable devices, and discusses proposals to repurpose shell cases into hydraulic jacks and coal dust utilization for efficient fuel use.

Early Engine Modifications and Experiments in Fuel Alternatives

The text describes modifications to engines and experiments with fuels produced from cheap vegetable sources. It notes challenges in casting and shaping parts, the need for rapid production of pipe and plate components by welding, and the costs involved in pursuing these experimental methods in Belgium.

Britain Adopts Hydro-Electrical Power for Factories

In Britain, a shift to hydro electric and steam powered plants expands because of high fuel costs and rising demand. mills install water turbines to use moderate water heads while steam plants provide auxiliary power, enabling large scale hydro electrical applications to cut energy expenses and stabilize supply.

Great Britain Sdsugnal Gerunds Braue Chemical Ram

Outbreak of Ingwenesia in Sydney Reports Mixed Severity

Sydney reports Ingwenesia remains prevalent with no cause for alarm. Outbreak reach appears lower than last year, though many cases are severe. Data indicate total cases are medi lower than prior year, with striking differences in distance pattern.

Sydney Waldey Thas

Liquor smuggling evolves as U S Customs tightens borders

A garbled August 10 report from Washington notes rising liquor smuggling from Canada into the United States. The Customs Service seeks stronger measures to curb crossing volumes, with the government aiming to bolster enforcement and border controls amid increasing illicit shipments.

Washingtos United States Canad Wangs Legal Customs Service Aim Samall

Fragmentary report on Seaer Sorate taer Zemanta event

Partial OCR text mentions Connolly securing something on the Seaer Sorate taer with October dates and a 2x edera dist. It references government raze of pastates and mentions Gaceevtice and Bo ex perce me, but the garbled text leaves key facts unclear.

London Aone Mr. Connolly

Mix of Bathing Shapes Public Debate in Kent Council

A Tonbridge town council member, Donald Clark, gains attention as a London correspondent notes his stance on mixed bathing. The piece highlights ongoing debates about seaside resort rules and public baths, reflecting broader interest and misgivings about changing social norms in Britain.

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Shell Mad or Seacterns and a Greatest Hope Taare Vay

A fragmented note references an empire era theme with a character named Taare Vay and themes of struggle and hope. No clear dates or places are readable, but the excerpt hints at a grand, mythical setting and a central figure striving toward a distant aspiration within a vast realm.

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