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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
6
Fragments describe people in Townsville Ingham and Charters Towers involving Mr Witten Mr Mitchell Latt and others in travel customs and schooling. Mentions Abbott Street Tinham and Charters Towers with brief references to holidays and the Tong Pocket period.
Rowe BS reports Dermas as a skin treatment claimed to remove blotches pimples freckles and brown color with a few weeks use offering clear skin for years. The ad cites a testimonial from a user and urges readers to try the product despite its dubious formatting and unclear origin.
Cairns area bids and details surface for a frontage arrangement and hotel lease terms among Babinda Culgrave and Babinds Hotel. Key parties include Cate McManon and Sandaver with post offer considerations in Cairns.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a company called Tre Queen Mane Limited with capital and paid up details, directors named Gerward Buoving and MG. Sikes, and offices in Brisbane London Melbourne. Mentions agents across Australia Scotland Ireland America Canada South Aires and Chile with global scope.
The note discusses rudeness and the idea of signatures in replies and stationery. It mentions a “proposed ramp” and advises staying quiet, warning that a reply in the afternoon would be turned down. J.G. Hoare signs the letter.
A letter to the editor from Hannus of Tolga voices public dissatisfaction with road upkeep in the Tinarae Shire. The writer notes weed control, busy patrols during holidays, and compulsory car tests failing to address road hazards, urging quicker council action to prevent weed seed spread and further deterioration.
The letter complains of rising costs and scarce goods, noting higher grocery and bread prices, delayed orders, and unpaid debts. It mentions kerosene shortages, bakers facing higher flour costs, and a recent boot price reduction not offset by wages. The writer urges action to curb exploitation and protect households.
An OCR fragment presents a questionable health advertisement urging Magnesia products and warning against a mislabeled wrapper. It references stomach troubles and claims the product prevents pain and allows enjoyment of meals, but the text is garbled and lacks clear sourcing or credible medical guidance.
A fragment discusses a Royal Cattle Dip noted for reliability in strength and travel, mentioning 200 gallons of water and a drum for dipping. Details are fragmented but imply a practical preparation instruction or product note.
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