18 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
Classified sale notice lists multiple parcels across parishes with acreage ranges from 20 to 158 acres. Describes agricultural land near creeks, rivers, and stations, hedge terms and improvements, with references to Govgrt and various local landmarks. Includes farm acreage, cleared land, crops, and frontage details with pricing hints.
A fragmentary note references Canon Garland and Mr T J Paloner, mentioning a letter received from the founder and director of the bowel et have to thank you for your letter of the 27th ultimo. The text is garbled and incomplete with partial names and phrases.
Mr G Heap thanks parents and attenders for support to the committee funds, as Greenaway receives the Griffis medal for top marks. Bella Richardson wins a medal for neatest exercise in Upper Fourth. Local swimming club events precede an evening promenade by Gordonvale Brass Band. A social and dance is planned for December agth inst at Maudsen's Hall with Christmas amusements expected.
The report lists visitors in Stanbary Hills including Mrs J M Brown and two sons with Mrs Case, Colin Ca, and Mrs S Walters returning from Cairns. The Methodist Church hosted annual prizes on Sunday with Larkin of Herberton present. Mr P Hocking left on Saturday after visiting his brother Ben.
A desolate shore scene recalls a murdered woman found lifeless with calm features and a single arm across her chest. The text laments public indifference to tragedy, urges remembrance, and reflects on lessons about courage, honor, and the cost of forgetting.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Ther mol a white paste that allegedly removes freckles tan sallow marks liver spots and other blemishes to reveal a younger looking complexion within 20 to 30 days. It claims age is measured by looks and urges readers to try Ther mol at 3/9 post, Cairns pharmacy and chemist.
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