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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement listing various mechanical and hydraulic devices including Hercules engines, walking beam pumping plants, centrifugal pumps, syphon windmill pumps, brass artesian cylinders, deep well pump cylinders, water raising appliances, and steel frame troughing for sheep and cattle.
A columnist analyzes figures in the Cairns hydroelectric proposal versus suction gas, arguing the annual costs favor suction gas and noting issues with transmission lines and lightning protection. The piece questions report accuracy and technical feasibility of proposed line conductors and arresters.
Fragmentary notes reference planting a May project in Norman Pa Fark near the town park. Mentions to take over Esplanade and create Anzac Park as a public space, with discussions among Mayor Alderman Hoare and others about park development and funding.
An ad describes persistent backache and kidney pain relieved by Dean's Backache Pills. The claimant notes relief after taking one bottle and plans to continue the remedy.
An advertisement text touts Rexana as a remedy for sore and tender feet claiming relief through skin absorption and a healing promise to readers seeking relief for foot ache. The copy emphasizes a watch word and tangible results for users.
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