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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
6
A reader reports using a facial regimen promising younger looking skin. The note describes applying creams nightly to reduce freckles and brown spots, with claimed improvements in clarity and even tone after regular use. The testimonial mentions ingredients and a suggested purchase option.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local classified and notices page with dental visits, telephone numbers, and names such as Ned Griffie Charles G T Mary L D, Abbott Street, Cairns. It mentions Strang, Knudson, Phooe, and a long list of people and places including Sydney Brisbane Overland and Armold Street.
Spd Ur DENTAL SURGEON Atherton Malands Rep CS Mackeavie L advertises dental services in the local directory.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for women with weak blood and nervous symptoms. It claims improved vitality, sleep, and mood, urging readers to try the pills and request a booklet on nervous diseases, with payment details for a mailed sample.
A brief item notes a strange fact about Ioreston, touching on indigestion and a reference to Hymne Bet and indigent topics in a terse, period voice.
A fragmented report from Taihe Editor cites festive plans and social amusements as the Cairns community debates charity fund use and nautical themed events. It notes fundraising activity, club duties, and hopes for success while praising dedication and camaraderie among members.
A letter to the editor describes a police case in which two constables were arrested on weak evidence. Five men faced charges, including officers, while key witnesses failed to identify them clearly. The author questions the integrity of the force and the outcomes of the proceedings.
A London based consolidator unites with provincial fruit firms to create the Fruit Produce Exchange with a capital of 1,000 pounds The group plans to establish substantial companies in America and Australia and expand trade in fresh produce.
Fragmentary notes mention London in Anos 5 considering building navies or ships. The text references Royal cards and Sandringham, with most men reportedly involved in related Royal tasks.
In Lapetown on August 15 the Government saw its first defeat as an Unioniat motion to raise the exemption from £300 to £500 passed 43 to 33. No political significance is attached to the vote.
The fragment notes a serious matter about a woman whose skin shows signs of age and a remedy spend. The text mentions regulators or government involvement and references B. Clarer.
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