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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
3
Obituary notices recount the deaths of veteran mine manager Richard James and Gin Gin pioneer W Wright age 96. Notices relay medical and military family updates including Gunner A G K Rockwell’s return, Private George Bailey’s invalidation, and several arrivals from Base Records Melbourne.
A Cairns user reports backache relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits two bottles with cure and notes no return six years later. The advert promotes the pills sold by Foster-McClellan Co at 23d per bottle, six for 15s 3d, urging buyers to ensure they obtain the genuine DOAN'S.
A housewife is urged to spend time outdoors daily and keep her stomach and bowels in good order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets as needed. The ad claims this routine will help her become healthy and beautiful and notes the product is sold everywhere.
An advertisement claims a skin treatment can prevent sun damage and rough skin, fade freckles, tan, sallow tones and liver spots, leaving the complexion clear and youthful. It promises a fresh, even tone without face powder, priced at 3 shillings 9 pence with postage 3 pence, available from chemists and stores.
Queensland campaign notes strenuous efforts to secure six oclock closing with organisers across The Downs Wide Bay and North Coast and a women's branch led by Mrs E S Jackson and secretary Mrs Purnell. Mr I R Morgan outlines deputations to the Premier and aims to elect candidates pledging support to a Bill for six oclock closing at the new Parliament.
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