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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
2
The notice cites John Abbott a consulting practitioner warning that ailments marketed as fits of fortune and arousing doubt have spread. It mentions an upcoming public consultation at the Transand Hotel Cairns with free consultation and references to ARNOTT and TAGS ARBUTT as figures in the debate.
The Mossman court hears the tale of Mugga Jackie and Nellie Fischer, aboriginal suspects, as police detail a port poison plot linked to a dog meat incident near the Daintree River. Witnesses describe evidence from Mr Osbourne's camp, a poisoning bottle, and three dogs’ stomach contents. The accused faces charges following statements taken at Mossman and Brisbane analyses.
Fragmented local notes discuss rain showers and winds easing drought and tank levels, mention Miss P Townsville and Mrs Pankhurst Walsh, and hint at political influence and shipping tensions. The tone conveys community concern and ongoing struggles with shortages and public discourse.
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