Letter from Tom Hughes on Townsville care and cure claims
A 1927 letter from Tom Hughes in Brisbane pleads about illness and a failed cure from doctors in Townsville. He describes securing a dental-like treatment, long hospital stays, and ongoing cost, claiming some relief but asserting others cannot prove its efficacy. He urges recognition and support for his medical bills.
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Mount Gravatt
Brisbane
Nest
Hughes
Electricien
Alligator
Criek
Abbott
Townsville
Herworks
Herworks, Thad Two and A Half Years’ Tresment Ander Doctors Am Town Vile
Tom Hughes
Your Skin Care Advice From A Vintage Pitfall Ad
A vintage skin care snippet touts plain aged skin remedies. It promotes warm water baths with a pinch of white vitamin to reduce redness and itching and claims to prevent freckles and sallow tones. It also mentions a facial “Thermo” treatment said to clear skin and mentions a price.
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San
Conan
Soni
Cig
Cates
Embargo debate and police report mix in irregular transcript
A meeting records debate over an embargo and removal of a stipulation, with committee members discussing a legal action and potential superannuation. The Sydney bank robbery tale follows, where four men reportedly raided the Australation Bank, scattering notes and escaping after a teller fled. About £300 is believed stolen, with notes recovered near the scene.
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Sydney
Austration Bank
Reverend Bishop Visits Mossman in South Australia
The article recalls Bishop Newton visiting Mossman and Willocks Drocke, with music and speeches at a social gathering. It notes local residents Paddy Donnelly, Sypher Smith, Netta Eas, Alice Smith, and Mauna, plus the Saltwater Road farming work of Mr. Auld for Mr. CALS.
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Gbahen Newton
White
M. Wilkinon
Mossman
Bishop White
Willocks Drocke
South Australia
Bishop Newton
Paddy Donnelly
Alice Smith
Herher
Mauna
Auld
Cals
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Mork
John Abbott
Townsside
Asre
Noveyabér Sith
Mes Stolk
Eversone
Gymini
National, Insurance CO. OF NZ. Limited
AJ. Draper
Coirms Ana
Queensland National the Corn Limited
Government OF
Queensland
Ams
Geo
Feaman
Hos
G. W. Gray
Ace Tens
Esa
Jaxive Eom
Bartsamjcnel
London
Melbrovrne Spier
Yhrovaont
Austraissia
Rackay & Co. Ltd
AMD Ours
Southern
Prines
Iday
Eons Eserds
J. Mitchen & Sons Ry
Mat Deidom
Australia
Yen
Poser
Tate
Regi
Kelly's
Dr. Jive
Valeria
Maxes
Sit
Sifke
Crewe
Alec
Nakashiba Bros
Oriental Emporium
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