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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
6
The readable bits describe skin care terms and products like Derma and Bron Trowel. References to chastened patches and complexion concerns appear amid garbled phrases. No clear event or person names emerge for a concrete news item.
Cairns visitors and southern residents frequent Gordomvale with mentions of Mrs Forrest, Mr Bradshaw, and Mrs Rutledge staying at Strand Street lodgings. Dentists and commercial travellers, including C W LDU and JH Bites, are listed with Cairns addresses. Officials such as Mr Hooper and Mr ONeill are noted visiting Gordomvale and Gore Gomvate on weekends.
An old advertisement extols Shental shampoo and Glocosan as ways to restore healthy hair. It promises quick drying, smoother scalp, and easier styling, claiming visible beauty after regular use and noting a low price per bottle.
In this fragmentary report, references appear to a long held lease on a mine field, the Columbia pigging, and the Columia mine tied to a syndicate and the Vulcan Company. The text mentions government funding, dividends, contractors, and the expectation of ore yields, with details on capital and outstanding payments. It notes local governance and road issues, plus a shift in attention to maritime and local industry concerns.
An early 20th century ad touts Rapid Healing Ointment for hair and scalp benefits including dandruff and injuries, alongside Rexona Soap and Rexivas products. It promises gentle care for delicate complexions and glossy hair, with small price figures noted for multiple items.
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