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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1919
Page
1
A collection of patient letters from 1913 1917 praising a treatment for bronchitis asthma rheumatism and a foot injury all claiming cures or major relief. Names include Mrs Hawkins Mr Camp and C Anderson with places such as Cairns Ootha Alligator Creek and Nambour Chronicle editor James Wilkieen. A call for reward for proving falsity appears at the end.
The article critiques current engine power ratings in England noting under rating and the mismatch between brake test horsepower and real power. It argues for more transparent ratings that reflect actual performance and introduces the idea of a standardized 7 horsepower bench figure as a useful motorist reference.
The article reviews postwar aviation progress from lightweight engines to commercial potential, noting war era limits and future cost, safety, and reliability questions. It discusses aircraft power, stability, and usage, plus shifting attention to civilian cars, repurposing wartime production, and anticipated market impacts in Britain and Australia.
A fragment describes a harsh sun exposure experience after a surf day and bush picnic. It laments skin disfiguration and torture to susceptible individuals while noting the need for proper care and accessible remedies.
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