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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
2
Heavy rainfall floods disrupt regional services as the Mt Mulligan area suffers transport and coal shipments derailments. An outgoing train from Mt or nearby took away a coal consignment while the situation triggered ambulance diversions to Mareeba for urgent medical aid. Rescue and police transfers are reported as officials assess the damage.
A fragmentary report describes lunar rainbows and circular halos seen around the moon. It mentions inner and outer rings with color variations and speculates on their appearance and significance.
London reports Sir Eric Geddes has resigned from the House of Commons signaling no further political career. Geddes, once Lloyd George’s ally and head of the Royal Navy and later First Lord of the Admiralty, served in the Coalition Cabinet and was linked to major transport schemes including railway leadership and electrification plans.
In Rockhampton on February 26 a large number of sheep were lost to adverse conditions. Early estimates suggest around 200 000 head may be affected with further reports indicating higher totals into the hundreds of thousands. Local authorities are assessing the scope and potential impact on livestock markets.
An advert appears for a stock, stationer and newsagent, stockowners offering to sell stock. The note invites responses, mentions surgical items and branded earmarks, promising no delay and a small extra charge. Estimated posting references Ashe and Marreba and a ten shilling fee.
The text discusses motor car drivers and pedestrians in night traffic, blaming pedestrians for accidents and critiquing street conditions. It notes critics allege pedestrians shoulder responsibility for many car incidents and calls for safer streets and clearer rules to reduce collisions on weekends.
The article explains skin renewal as natural peeling of the outer layer in infancy, then slower shedding with age. It introduces a universal substance that gently removes the old cuticle to perpetually renew the skin, preserving a clear youthful complexion for life.
A fragmented ad text touts a cosmetic product claiming to restore youthful hair color and vitality. It mentions color, beauty, and a small sample request, with stray references to pricing and mailing options. The legible bits hint at world of early 20th century marketing language.
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