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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show a debate about government power over farms, possible compelled employment, and farmer grievances. Mentions August farm meetings, a railway commission response, cane transport issues, and local business notices including chemist ads and social chatter.
Handing goods at Melbourne House Cairns on Abbott Street includes gloves listed by sizes 2/9 3/5 2/6 36 with black and tan hose, belts, infant bins frocs and Ronnetts frames.
A farmer narrator records mounting confusion over new wage regulations and ministerial explanations. He notes strain on work, frequent regulatory changes, and growing sentiment that farmers may strike if fiscal frictions persist. He also observes railway workers finding steadier pay, while tolls and freight costs affect farm labor and output.
A fragmented note suggests a herbal or tonic cure to aid digestion. It mentions remedies for stomach upset and a weekly dosage plan, implying a traditional medicine recommendation for persistent indigestion.
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