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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1921
Page
7
A fragmentary ad discusses bowel health, noting common bowel action issues and claiming GRUEN HEALTH SALTS can reeducate bowels to normal moist, daily cleansing action. It emphasizes a new remedy promising therapeutic action and warns of chronic constipation dangers.
In cross examination during a hearing, Truthful Thomas claims his stance on an alliance and revolutionary risk, asserting that by retaining his railway workers leadership he saved the country from upheaval. The judge challenges his framing and the dialogue continues about political motives and duty.
In Sydney on December 2, members of the A W U traction workers threaten to strike on Saturday. A W U secretary says the Railway Commissioners and State Government are close to an agreement after a special meeting planned for Monday night. About 6000 union members are involved in the metropolitan area and nationwide.
Edward Eastham of Annerley seeks dissolution of marriage to Lily Eastham on grounds of her misconduct with Frederick Jones Robertson. He narrates a wandering marriage starting 1905, travel through Cairns Chillagoe Towers and Mackay, arm loss in 1911, suspicions and absence of his wife, and asserts a recent £5000 win. The judge grants an order nisi returnable in six months with custody to remain with the wife.
In Trishane on December 2 the arbitration court discussed the hours limit for sitters and union rep Mr Thompson. The proposed weekly limit of 18 81m hours was deemed insufficient by members who rejected the plan to provide incentives for redeveloping routes.
An advert for Dr Sheldon’s Pills promises relief from backache lumbago and trouble with the spinal system regardless of age or prior remedies. It asserts rapid improvement and renewed strength, selling widely.
We hear of a hair product named Renner Extract that claims to restore natural color to gray hair. The ad touts harmless chemicals and long-lasting fragrance, with price per bottle listed as 278. It cites W. H. Cairns as an agent in Townsville and references a Melbourne address.
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