Thanks to Doctor Abbott Saves Two Men in 1917
Letters from Mownt Gravatt of Brisbane and Tom Hughes of Alligator Creek Meat Works thank Doctor Abbott of Townsville for lifesaving treatment. Gravatt says the doctor cured a boy after 14 years and Hughes claims full recovery after nine weeks of care. Both praise the doctor publicly and offer to share details with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympie
Abbott
Townsville
Chemith
Bob
Mownt Gravatt
Brisbane
Hughes
Alligator Creek Meatworks
Ville
Creek
Tom Hughes
National Insurance Co of N Z Limited capital and reserves noted
Extract from the Bulletin states the company’s authorised capital of £1 million with £404 020 in fees and £1 900 000 reserved. Net premium income for the year £139 133, making paid capital and reserves equal to 311 per cent of income, higher than British offices on average. Other lines mention National Bank Limited with government banking duties and Brisbane head office details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Oo
Thermol Freckle Removal Ad From Craig's Pharmacy Cairns
An advertisement claims Thermol removes freckles tan and dark patches quickly promising clear fair skin in about three weeks. It cites price 3/9 and notes Craig's Pharmacy Cairns as agent with retailers carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig's Pharmacy
Cairns
Marcovil and Derby Quality Racehorse Echoes in Nostalgic Scene
The article recalls Marcovil, renowned three year olds, and Hurry On as untried stallions as well as the legacy of Beckhampton's stable. It outlines Marcovil’s Cambridgeshire win under C Waugh, his racing career, stages of form, and compares him with Beppo and Mark Time while noting his long-term importance to Luscombe and the Marcordoll line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scatwell
Marcovil
Cheshire Cat
Beckhampton
Im Darling
Mr. Luscombe
Cambridgeshire
C Waugh
Newmore
Prince Spate
Black Auster
Newbury
Kempton
Hall Wal
Pioneer
Marcoril
Marco
Sue
Gatwick
Jubilee
Tening
Duke of Devonshire
Mr. Luscom
Beppo
Mark Time
Ting $E
Sega
Aga
Carlburg
Scatwell Career Highlight in Cheshire Cat’s Early Years
Fragmentary notes recount Scatwell as a tr per Cheshire Cat with a vigorous two year old season. It mentions multiple races won including a maiden Plate and references lineage and foal production, citing Duke of Devonshire era connections and a reference to Sir William Tathem’s colt.
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Scatwell
Cheshire Cat
Duke of Devonshire
Gattstock
Sir Wm
Tatem
Secommi
Serpcaras
Pioneer and Inkermen Award Sugar Industry Details
The Inkerman award sets cane delivery terms with values based on estimated tonnage and deductions for burnt cane. Delivery points include Carstaira railway station and Pioneer Siding. Small growers enter a group system. if tracks are overloaded a grower may be refused transport until allocated.
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Inkerman
Carstaira
Pioneer Siding
Spa Ome
Mer to Breed His Own Foals for Superior Services
In a historical note, a horse owner plans to breed his own foals using the services of top stallions. The aim is to produce offspring with strong lineage and athletic capability for future competition or breeding value.
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Mer
Russian Reaction Amid Tight Stock Market Caution
Fragmented note references cautious moves in stock markets and a wary tone on Russian reactions. Mentions readers and brief signals of market nerves without clear dates or figures.
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Jon
John Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Stagpole Street
B. Read
Ashford-road
National Insurance CO
N.Z
Asea
Salemarsh
A. J. Drapee
Cairns and District
Tar National Bank, Limited
Queensland
AD Kew
Eserve Fund
Edward Hamming
Chai Eo
Waining
Man
Hoa G. Wane Glay Love, Esq
Jas. Milne, Hart
Esq
Walter Vardos Ralston
Leadon, M
Miss Freckle
Lisrcovil
the Sugar Indust —T—— Pioneer and Inkermen Aw
Ume
Kalama
Kelly
Poneman
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Freehold
Chifas Pris Isles
Sta
Rept Chine
Tale
Tessore Lab
Nakashiba Bros
Oriental Emporit
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