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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
4
American authorities report a 132 mile motor transport test between Atlanta and Chattancoca. Troops reached the destination in five hours 33 minutes with a return in hours 2 minutes, reaching speeds up to 60 miles an hour and highlighting the potential of motorized troop mobility and new truck design features.
The article notes enlistment questions seeking motor knowledge for air service and discusses American production of super tanks with engines far stronger than British and French models. It mentions Ford's light two-engine tank, chain treads, and speeds up to 15 mph, plus wartime truck and caterpillar tractor production and French tunnel testing plans.
William Farnum plays Bruce Burt a miner pursuing a corrupt mine scheme in The Man from Bitter Roots. A fire destroys the town as family ties are restored and a rich ranchman reconciles with his son. Also on the bill are Little Jack Horner pantomime and Hello Cinderella with Austral Pictures Powder screening in the program.
A fragmentary ad notice cites names Grusfield and Melbourne, providing phone contact and a P O box 234 for correspondence. The text is terse and suggests a classified-style promotional reference.
A letter from Holland dated April 8 recounts Percy Gourde Cooke's escape from Germany with an Englishman and an Australian. He describes harsh work, beatings, and a perilous night trek across fields, fences, canals, and hedges, aided by providence as they evaded guards and dogs in a gripping escape story.
Advice urges buying durable all wool garments tailored by John Dan in Cairns, with showroom at Imperial Hotel. Also recommends Chamberlin's Pain Balm for sciatica relief, sold broadly, and hints that revenge is wild justice, while noting a mild condiment in a pursed phrase.
Three Deere from Bures and Pi Phil lead in the open men event with Co Doubles as the field heads into the Grand National Steeple on July 13. The August FE meets include Ringe Hurdles over four miles and the Australian Steeplechase over four miles, slated for August 10.
Brisbane July 5 The Premier said the Legislative Council has overstepped its constitutional powers in amending a money bill and blocked legislation beyond its remit. He declined to indicate any government action to address the issue.
Melbourne July 5 The Minister for Customs will allow imports of tea produced in non British Possessions up to 30 percent of each year’s 1915-16 import quantity until June 1919. Tomtom said Australia’s tea stocks were low and the move aims to head off higher consumer prices.
Daniel Hennon a city council carter died after falling down a stairwell at the Courter Buildings. Police report a fatal accident with the victim identified and no further details provided about others involved.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion constipation and loss of appetite claiming they improve stomach and liver function and digest ion. Sold everywhere.
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery is pitched as a safe children’s cough remedy for winter colds and sore throats. The ad claims it helps kids and adults alike, promising rapid relief and ease of access, with price points listed as six and three.
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