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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
7
An advertising snippet touts Wayn's Wonder Wool as a medicinal heat aid for pain and inflammatory conditions. It claims the wool fibers infused with medicinal essence provide soothing warmth, improved circulation, and relief from various aches. The product is marketed as hospital approved and widely praised, with availability in Mister Store locations.
London report on August 18 describes a heated Commons debate over government actions and the so called New Star Chamber. Key figures include Asquith Lloyd George and Clynes arguing about constitutional rights, peace negotiations, and the Council of Action's role.
At Cairns on Wednesday the Second Peace Loan meeting discussed how to canvass and promote the loan. Discussion covered house to house methods versus public meetings, with plans for canvassers, film showings, and speakers from local picture houses and the AMP Society. The meeting ended after reviewing campaign details and speaker arrangements.
Auction notice for every Saturday at 2 p.m. offering furniture and sundries plus horses riding saddles harnesses and related items. Auctioneer S Murphy at Fraser’s Store Queen Street Chicago.
The Honorary Secretary outlines how surplus ALF Canteens funds should aid war widows orphans widowed mothers and other dependants of deceased soldiers and disabled veterans. Trustees urge careful equitable distribution with minimal formalities and provide claim forms guidance and press outreach instructions.
An explosion aboard the Dorcas on August 14 destroyed the cargo and barge, with six other barges damaged. The Dorcas carried 450 barrels of petroleum. The captain is missing and two sailors are in critical condition.
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