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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
A letter from June 12 1904 thanks herbal practitioner John Abbott for curing a man who was told he had weeks to live. He credits Abbott with restoring health after others failed and notes the benefit to his ability to work and support his family. Also references Gympie readers and local timber industry names.
An old home skin remedy promises clear complexions by washing with warm water and soap, then massaging White Vathini for two minutes and wiping with a clean cloth. It claims to fade wrinkles, freckles, and tan, with results in a week, offered by Craig's Pharmacy for 2/9 plus postage.
Fragmentary text describes a British government official seeking health tonics. It mentions Gilets Beef, Jen, and Maled Wine as favored remedies and hints at a testimonial lamenting fatigue and debility. The passage includes garbled phrases about business lines and health claims.
The Gordonvale Red Cross branch held a park day with stalls, sports and raffles raising funds for the Special Appeal. Contributions came from Mrs. Mighell, Mrs. Byrne, Miss Mighell and others. total takings reached 196 pounds 9 shillings 4 pence with support from the Returned Soldiers League and local volunteers.
A Red Cross Society meeting in Irvinebank at the School of Arts Hall on July 17 approved sending 11 copies of the Red Cross Journal. Donations and Houx badges sales raised substantial funds, with detailed tallies from Tate River mines, Miss Mack's auction, and door proceeds. A watering and balance sheet presentation planned for Monday 72nd inst. Also listed are buyers, donors, and helpers across Irvinebank for badge sales and fundraising efforts.
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