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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
3
A fragmentary sale notice lists various garments and accessories including white washing hats raw and helmet hats, suits pants and socks for men, dress shirts and working shirts, Ipswich flannels, working trousers, mosquito nets braces ties and handkerchiefs. The item reads as a catalog snippet from a clothing and textiles supplier.
A historical discussion argues Australia’s population should grow to sustain its economy. It outlines a twofold plan focusing on migration and railway construction to open unsettled areas, create jobs, and boost farm and town development, acknowledging high costs but predicting broad employment and regional growth.
The fragment discusses Ma Balfour and Ariher Balfour with references to Washington, historical figures like Walpole, Coke, Bacon, and Lord Burleigh, and links back to the Treaty of Ryswick. It suggests a study of memory, diplomacy, and political lineage from the past to today, noting a chain of connections across eras and institutions.
Australian Sugar Journal discusses renewal of the sugar agreement and potential impact on prices. It warns that if the deficiency persists, imports at high prices could be used to sustain refined sugar costs, while government actions appear to keep a sixpence monthly rate. The piece also mentions social issues and schooling amid population dynamics.
A discussion on when male success peaks, noting writers Dickens and Stevenson, and inventors like Stephenson and Edison as examples of early achievement. It argues that key personal and social impact often forms in the twenties to thirties, shaping futures across literature, invention, and public life.
The Sydney Bulletin comments on the balance sheet of 1018 insurances by Bank of New South Wales, noting fire marine accident risks and plate glass coverage. It says policy holders view National of Maoriland as strong, with premiums and reserves totaling 577,274, sufficient to cover more than twice the war years' aggregate losses.
A photographer aboard a Scott Antarctic expedition recounts a dramatic whale attack. Sudden movement by killer whales caused ice displacement and a life threatening leap to safety. The narrator describes the close encounter, the peril of being crushed by ice, and the relieved escape as the ship steadied.
An ad-like fragment touts Dermatic powder as a home remedy to clear freckles tan pimples and blemishes. It promises plain skin becomes lovelier in weeks and urges purchase through a local agent.
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