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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
1
Miss Ruby Coopi recovers health after a period of nervous disturbance and fatigue. The records note improvement since supportive care and rest, with references to Eliaet's Beef Iron and Mated Wise as aids mentioned by friends and suppliers in Paddington NSW.
Weather in Ravenshoe shows hot spells with rare frosty mornings and several heavy thunderstorms last week. Boxing Day sports drew large crowds, with E Grieg winning the double, but the final of the hardecap was marred by a pistol misfire leaving runners at a disadvantage. Ambulance volunteers ran a refreshment booth raising about £15, while tug of war excitement and a slow chopping exhibition drew mixed reactions.
Christmas Day brought ideal weather with a quiet day at home, while Boxing Day saw some altercations blamed on strong drink. Rain has fallen daily, with thunderstorms and lightning, boosting hopes for 1909 harvests. The community mourns Patrick Grogan, longtime Mossman butcher, in a district death. A fundraising dance for the Red Cross is planned at Lawn's Coronation Hall. Scarcity of essentials and limited shipping to Cairns affect Mossman. Eric Crank returns from Cairns, and Victoria Sewell plans to depart for Cairns on New Year’s Day.
An elderly advertisement urges readers to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at hand to ward off influenza. It claims the tonic strengthens the respiratory organs to resist the influenza germ and notes the remedy is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Malanda and Atherton head offices with J. Hanrahan and CM Clarke agents auctioneers and general commission agents advertise dairy and agricultural stock and property sales. Letters and wires promptly attended.
A New Year rifle match between Cairns Rifle Club and a combined Watsonville and Mulgrave team produced a close contest. Scores favored the visitors at 200 and 600 yards but Cairns edged ahead overall by two points, Sid Norris top scoring with 106 at 200 yards. The Cairns Club recesses until February for Carlton trophy practice.
A testimonial promotes Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney complaints and backache. Mr Plunkett of Cairns cites dramatic improvement after four bottles and notes his son’s kidney issues improved. claims benefit lasts over two years.
Advertisements tout Alophyl as a remedy to grey hair by restoring iron and color, promising thicker hair and dandruff banishment. A beauty cream promises clear skin, while a liquid Methodin shampoo is advertised to add shine and silkiness, with prices in shillings and pence.
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