26 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
1
The notice extols Indian tea grown at high elevations arguing that cooler climates slow growth to improve quality. It claims over 6000 feet elevation yields superior tea with rich color and smooth milk addition as a signal of quality. Bushells is touted as the best and most pleasing tea suppliers.
A fragment lists doctor visits to Malanda Mareeba Atherton Cairns and Yungaburra with March travel dates, inviting early consultations due to many patients. Letters from patients praise treatment for bronchial asthma and rheumatism, thanking a physician and promising testimony, with local newspaper witness James Willanson cited.
Borazel is marketed as a universal remedy prescribed by medical professionals. The advertisement claims immediate use stops pain and prevents scarring for burns, rashes, chafing, sores, and skin irritations, with further cures for inflammations and varicose conditions. It lists W. A. McGuire & Co and several chemists as distributors in Brisbane Cairns and other locations with a price and postage details.
Wiltshire and Townson divided the first prize in the February cash shoot at Wiltshire and Townson club. Heap junior took third prize with an improved display while Wiltshire posted the highest score of 96 at two yards with a Suter. Several new members showed promise as the McAoon move will be shot next Sunday with added cash.
The note outlines a proposed May visit with a Brisbane to Mackay train route and a Cairns to Townsville schedule. It suggests three matches Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and urges assembling teams quickly to allow coaching and practice. The writer hopes Brisbanes players will travel and boost bowling overall.
Mr KK OB of the Cairns Post and Telegraphic Orientat or engages in arranging an Easter swimming carnival network across towns. Secretary Mr F Kaler of the Queensland Amateur Swimming Association forwards an itinerary with tentative dates April to May and notes potential clashes with Cairns sailors visiting Townsville and other centers.
A letter from J. F. Euler invites Cairns and Townsville clubs to meet in Townsville on April 20th with plans to depart April 21st for Cairns arriving early Wednesday. A Barron Falls excursion may occur and exhibitions offered in afternoons. Separate parcel of dodger programs and rule books sent to guide activities.
An English writer argues future engines will favor built-up cylinder units for efficiency and weight reduction. Tariff fears loom for American motor manufacturers in Britain, potentially hindering postwar recovery of the British industry. The notes also discuss air cleaners for tractors and the uncertain path of petrol prices returning to prewar levels.
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