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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1936
Page
5
A fragmented report describes how rheumatism left a person weak and prone to falling on stairs. The text references pain, deterioration, and danger from architectural features as contributing to a declining condition. It mentions medical concerns and phrases about care and safety.
A Cairns residential advertisement by W. C. Hess claims to treat chest and stomach ailments in females, offering examinations and cures. The notice presents professional credentials in medical and natural traditions and urges subscribers to seek treatment at the Tropic Theatre area on Abbott Street.
The Atherton Shire Council met in the council chambers to discuss rate discounts, by law penalties, and road repairs including the Kawi road. Council debated申请 loan options, sewer and water funding, and urged Treasury subsidy or a loan for road work while noting land and scrub clearing needs and upcoming Brisbane conference arrangements.
A telegram announced Minister for Lands Por was to arrive in Atherton on July 4 and depart the next morning. He will visit Lake Barrine and the Danbulla project, with the council set to host deputations and coordinate hospital funding and Tasmanian wards. The council backs the Hospitals Board action, seeks local support for the East Barron initiative, and discusses hospital expansion and new beds amid ongoing requests for government funding.
HB Taylor of Babinda questions a proposed Celotex factory in Macknade and alleges no Australian deal has been set with Celotex or related firms. He notes confusion over claims of Australian manufacture and mentions CSR keeping to near cane products while an Aussie board remains unnamed. The letter is dated July 16.
The will of Henry Ward of Whitehall Court SW reveals a £7731 estate after his death in March. Ward, a bachelor and former clerk, was described as the father of the Lima County Committee. The 1925 will makes several minor bequests and directs property to the Lowton Hospital. The £100000 gift had been linked to a public appeal by Lord Knuteford.
A fragmented report discusses wartime pressures and unemployment in Australia. It notes labor shortages, reliance on seasonal work, and public concern over immigration as a perceived solution or threat, with calls to grow the population to meet national needs.
The report describes King George and royal interest in yacht racing at Cowes, noting heavy costs for entrants and the shift from aristocratic sport to broader participation. It then details a surge of autograph seekers and paparazzi-like activity around a star, with hunters tailing a motorcar through London, causing disturbances and police intervention as drivers attempt to evade pursuers.
Flo plans a weekly private journalism venture led by Stephen Ring Hall and Taw Hay, featuring world travel pieces and essays. The project aims to offer readers unique international reporting while asking whether subscribers will pay for the privilege.
The article reviews wool production and trade, noting New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and Uruguay as major exporters and Australia supplying a large share of the world wool. It discusses free and empire markets, the impact of demand in Europe and China, and shifts in exports and manufacturing due to postwar conditions and tariff changes. It mentions rising German purchases, French competition, and the influence of supply constraints on woollen textiles worldwide.
A wild naval career tale reports Capt Ronalds VC DSO of Empress of Pritair will leave and assume role as superintendent for Canadian Pacific Steamships Lu with headquarters in Montreal. The piece notes his wartime VC aboard a Q ship and mentions past commander Capt Stuart and the shift of leadership amid the loss of the old clock telemeter era.
Brisbane letter from Goel Bong eet tea well of Queensland today declares she will not retract any words. She states her position is simple and her advice in the matter is question, but she is not going.
Fragmented reminiscence narrates rural village life across seasons from harvest to spring. It mentions the Lacy family returning, fairs at Bail en Here, nearby Woodhatch, and a poetry-reading scene where Anne and Malenim appear amid neighborly routines and small events.
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