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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
4
A Town Hall session at the Town Chambers featured discussion of influenza A measures. officials described inspections of ships and vessels for health compliance and the need to segregate patients before docking.
Brisbane reports influenza death tolls across New South Wales and South Australia from February to May with 282 deaths recorded in South Australia. Department figures show deaths in hospitals and the metropolitan area after treatment, reflecting ongoing mortality concerns.
Restrictions in Brisbane remain in force affecting amusements, shoots, public gatherings and related venues. After earlier reports of possible easing, authorities decided to maintain the current endemic rules due to the ongoing health situation in New South Wales and broader regional concerns.
Sydney reports 34 influenza deaths with 147 patients discharged and 1,184 admitted in the metropolitan area as of June 7. A fresh outbreak was noted near Perth on June 27 with new cases rising and hospital strain noted at Black Boy Mill Hospital. The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a household cure.
In Melbourne June 7 the Senate debated restricting Commonwealth shipping to Australian trade to ease a seamen strike and commodity shortages in Tasmania. Senators argued over diverting a ship to relieve shortages while others pressed for action, referencing London hearings and wartime supply concerns.
In a session recounted from New South Wales reports, ministers and MPs clash over military recruitment and budget cuts. Key figures like Finlayson and Sir Cook face criticism as amendments to reduce departmental spending fail by a 27 to 14 vote during a tense parliamentary debate.
The meeting discussed devalued figures for 1910 to 1921 and questioned accuracy. Members urged timely action, noting opposition to a proposed amendment and seeking an open trial for Paul Freeman. The session adjourned to Wednesday amid calls for protection and restraint.
A fragmented report describes Cairns outdoor cinema presenting a varied program titled The Clutch and Erasers fund Dangrry with events featuring Gazelles and music acts. Attendance details are unclear but performances emphasize a lively open-air show.
An advertisement extols Backache Kidney Pills claiming they cure kidney complaints and Bright's disease. It quotes testimonials from users including a man from Lawn who reports relief after four hours and a man from Marne Street who says his elder son was cured. The copy urges readers to buy at chemists and use as directed.
Readers are urged to treat a wound from rusty hail promptly. Cleanse with warm water, apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm, cover, and protect to speed healing without scarring. The advice emphasizes quick action and proper cleansing to prevent infection.
A fragment describes soliciting readers to back a plan by summoning Mayors and Chairmen of Shire Councils to public meetings. It mentions aims of sympathy, recognition of chivalry, and selecting representatives to discuss a proposed method, with dates and regional references unclear due to damaged text.
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