04 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
An old time ad promotes Kent's Liver Pills as a positive remedy for torpid liver headaches dizziness foul breath biliousness loss of appetite and related ailments. The copy notes a Worthera box and lists a price of 2.77 for MacQueen.
A fragmented OCR reads of RISBANT policy debate hints at reforms in Brisbane. new measures aim to accelerate change. unclear names and dates limit specifics.
Fragmented political currents threaten the solidarity movement as cleavages emerge within ranks. Labor members report agitators undermining influence while a beer strike fades from public memory amid a harsh winter and rising unrest. The piece discusses war loan plans, a potential superannuation scheme for rail workers, and evolving government policy ahead of year-end discussions.
Fragmentary text shows firemen voting on strike with authorities involved. Government actions and ballot formalities appear in disjoint lines, indicating a dispute over permissions and procedures.
The fodder market remains steady with lucerne, hay, and green leafy vaco asking firm prices. Demand shows some strength for lucerne chaff though prices and trade terms vary, with large lots and bar value quoted around six dollars per unit and Adelaide area noted for sales activity.
A letter from John Fenwick of Mareeba describes 15 months of service with no injuries for him or his comrades, mentions wounded soldiers J Murchison Billie Murray Wallace and C Nutt, and references Allied concern and German conflicts. It notes a local committee and questions about a person named Kelly and a shop as a possible target.
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