29 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
1
A garbled OCR item offers a free consultation for cures and wellbeing, then shifts to a dense block of land parcel listings. It mentions parcels in Bellenden Ker and Belenden Ker with acres, freehold terms, and per acre prices, including references to mangled place names and a coast line.
An old advertisement from Cairns promotes soap as a miracle for young, velvety skin. It claims wrinkles and blemishes stem from dirt and foreign matter, asserting soap will reverse signs of age. The message touts rapid results and fresh, soft skin after weeks of use.
Property notices describe multiple freehold lands in Gratton and Sophia parishes including first class forest land with ironbark, 30 to 40 acre parcels, portions near Edmonton and Rediyareh, and blocks near Mulgrave Mills. Offers specify per acre prices, ploughed areas, and inspections. several lots require subdivision cleanup and bear inspection.
The account surveys ancient Greek ballot practices from Athens and Roman procedures like the Papiria and three-shell method, noting wooden ballots, secrecy, and the influence of foreign naturalisation debates. It contrasts early forms with modern terms and highlights the evolution toward secret ballots and public record keeping.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Teele and others, the ballot system, and parliamentary reform. Mentions the King, Exchequer, and the 1705 Fletcher measure for provisional government of Scotland. References emancipation and resistance to crown influence, with mentions of elections and voting openness.
Fragmentary OCR text references a post and a rotordeg topic with unclear titles. Mentions Vermarks Tasor and a chemical or tobacco related note. No clear events, dates, or identifiable names beyond scattered words.
An all day event in Sydney near Melbourne recounts a 1905 motor race from coast to coast with entrants from New South Wales and Victoria. The report notes a non-stop finish after four contestants completed a tough, long course amid early automotive tests and safety concerns.
The article notes major aero engine progress. It cites the Liberty engine with 480 horsepower, reduced weight, and growing U.S. production. It discusses broader transport strains, rubber imports, and railway inadequacies affecting freight.
A fragmented OCR item notes perceived gains from teacher training and curriculum updates. It mentions Wererds, Gklers, and Kelccatie alongside terms like Te ves and Patera, but the readable text is incomplete, obscuring key facts and outcomes.
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