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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
1
A long letter from Alfred Logan praises a Queensland herbal treatment offered by Mr Abbott. The writer recounts severe illness, weight loss, and recovery after treatment, claiming to have regained health and strength. The testimonial notes public support and a free consultation policy.
A suspicious advertisement touts Thermok a cream paste promising rapid improvements in skin tone and clarity. It lists benefits including fading tan liver spots and sallow skin while blaming health neglect and housework for dull complexions.
Amid postwar tension in Australia, critics attack Defence and Naval spending while Prime Minister Wet and Queensland Premier Tudor face scrutiny. Debates focus on wartime conduct, debt, and wage pressures as leaders defend policy amid economic strain and political maneuvering.
Fragmentary report notes recruiting difficulties and morale concerns in 1947 1948 era, with references to a waning enthusiasm before a teen anti war conference, and mentions of the Acting Prime Minister's constituency Pelaclara. It cites figures on enlistments and hints at political infighting and profiteering linked to the Trades Hall grant. Evelyn Boter is named in passing amid broader editorial noise.
Council records show Irvinebank School of Arts asked for music supply bids for the annual ball with tender close times and an MC appointment. Mentions of medal and committee actions, letters of thanks planned, and a district death report noted in local notices.
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