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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

3

Amanullah at Home in Paghman Gardens

Ronald G. Wild sketches Afghanistan's king Amanullah in his Paghman retreat. The article surveys Westernizing reforms, dress codes, and social changes as Amanullah, in Europe’s wake, guides Kabul’s capital toward modernity while police enforce non European attire in gardens and official life. Observers describe the king’s regime, youth, and foreign engineers shaping a country opening to the West.

London Avrapmre Ronald G. Wild Afghanistan Amanullah Paghnan Kings Palace Ttaan Engineers Amannilah Khan Europe Haners West Ama Aula Khyberass Amanullah Khan Paghman Gardens Home Department King Housself Iri Kabul Vic Oriter Mo Liman Mr Wild Lewanion Berlin Artilery Har Alta

Royal pageantry and Afghan royal entourage view

Fragmentary scene describes a royal gathering with the King in brown tweed and a white scarf, his sister the Azlant beauty, and a car convoy through an Afghan European district. The Queen, a maid of color from Paris, smiles as the King notes his heir. A German police dog and a car race past as the Imam calls from a distant minaret.

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Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promise Quick Kidney Relief

A Melbourne style ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the safe, effective remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Testimony from Mrs. W Murray of West End Townsville claims four bottles cured her family member after twelve years with no relapse. Pills are sold by Foster-Mreclllan and Co. at 15 Hamilton Street Sydney with the slogan Be sure you get DOAN'S.

Dow W. Murray Macro Dean Foster-McClellan and Cy Propriestors Hamilton Street Sydney Doan

Dewar Whisky Pledge by Samuel Allen and Sons Lil

Dewars Whisky promoted as the best whisky with Samuel Allen and Sons Lil as agents. The ad emphasizes quality and authorized distribution by the named firm.

Dewars Whisky Dewars Samuel Allen and Sons

Potatoes Sold with Water Disease Sparks Public Alarm

Citizens question the safety of potatoes sold after reports that some tubers carried waterborne disease. Officials note internal decay and dysentery risks while shipments are recalled and investigated. Market prices rise as townspeople demand action and clarity from health authorities.

The Rifle Mulgrave Club Trophy Shoot Opens

The first shoot for Mr W Greenwood's trophy was held Sunday at the Mysirave Rifle Range. Attendance was fair despite heat. F Wiltshire led all shooters with 99. Charlie Horton followed with 95, Carne was the only other member to reach thehurstine point. Next Sunday’s second trophy shoot is anticipated with several Banna cracks expected to participate.

W Greenwood Mysirave Rile F Wiltshire Charlie Horton Carne Hurstine Point

Mareeba Rifle Club Carr and Woodhouse Trophy Shoot

Mareeba Rifle Club held the Carr and Woodhouse Trophy event with seven shooters due to heat. Knudsen topped 300 yards with 31, A F Johnson led 600 yards with 32, Muhldorff and Knudsen strong both ends while Vishestene led overall with 88, and Roudsen 87. unclear scorers noted.

Mareeba #tife Carr and Woodhouse ANT Moraina Knudsen V. Muhldorff A. F. Johnson C Knadsen Vo Muhldorf AP Tohneen Roudsen Hurat Knadsen VO Muhtorf

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