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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
1
Mr Watt sent a telegram to the Premiers of all States urging a conference to consider the copper industry. He proposed Melbourne at the end of next week or as soon as possible and suggested united proposals to revive mining and sustain the industry.
The text reports the sudden death of Mr E M Ragot a stock and station agent and sportsman prominent in early days. He collapsed at Adelaide way station while returning home to Glenele after leaving the office. The tragedy occurred in the afternoon with no further details about rescue or immediate cause.
Sydney reports at the central criminal court Charlie Mattson a Finnie sailor was charged with murdering Knight Patrick Clutch after an altercation on the James Tuit barque in Sydney Harbor. No witness saw the shooting but he admitted shooting OChurch claimed ill treatment. Found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years.
In Melboucen on July 4 the Reyal Homeone Society awarded medals to Michael Fogarty and Frank Jordon Deller miners of Mt. Morgan for outstanding service.
July 4 report says the Minister for Works Mr Ball announced that Walsh Island yard won a contract to build two more steamers with an option for a third for the Federal Government. Vessels will be larger and faster than current builds with substantial dimensions and tonnage.
In a brief health feature, readers are advised on weather related skin issues and a marketed soap remedy. The article highlights skin protection, proper washing, and potential results advertised by a brand called Rexoana Soap with claims of improving rough hands.
When you are run down early signs include impaired digestion constipation and headaches Take Chamberlains Tablets for relief The first dose eases sick headache constipation appetite loss and dyspepsia A course of Chamberlains Tablets brings lasting improvement Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
A Brisbane reader testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney symptoms after a short course. She notes relief from dizziness sleepless nights and headaches and praises the remedy as thoroughly reliable. The ad promotes 13/3 shillings per bottle with mail order from Foster-Merian Co Sydney.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery as a safe treatment for children and a reliable remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. The offer stresses easy accessibility and urges keeping the product handy for winter illnesses. It lists prices 1/6 and 3/- and claims availability nationwide.
Advert shows Chamberlain's Cough Kenedy claiming one bottle eases a harsh cough and relieves throat strain and vocal fatigue. It urges immediate purchase from chemists and storekeepers.
Advertisement invites men to pursue accountancy training with flexible spare time study. It promises placement on own terms upon qualification and highlights coaching in bookkeeping, accountancy, and commercial law by a fully qualified staff for examinations.
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