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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
3
Mr E C Earl returns to Cairns with several visitors from Townsville. J Henry Government Boiler Inspector visits Cairns. A J P MacDonnell returns from Townsville. Nurse A Cloutier arrives. Death reported of Mrs Kingsbury. Greenville Nursery promotes hair lotion. Dr J H Reed attends Brisbane conference. Waddell returns from Cairns business trip.
A clipped Innisfail notes column reflects heat hardships and civic concerns. Discussions mention Adv. J Regan of Mon Tigan's passing, local political tensions, cyclone anniversary anxieties, and calls for a technical school and poultry club. Names include Arthur Lilley and Billy Hughes figures amid district woes.
A meeting of Returned Soldiers held at Olympia Hall yesterday saw about thirty attendees. N Mighell elected president and H McIlraith named secretary of a new Cairns and hinterland league with a five member committee. An organiser may visit Innisfail to assist returning men.
A message from John Abbott a herbal practitioner visiting Cairns at Strand Hotel on March 8. He claims long standing cures in Gympie and across Queensland and cites testimonials from patients including Mrs Styles and Mr Houghton. Abbott states he seeks public understanding of his identity and insists on honest patient care.
A letter from H. Garraway of the Queensland Agent General's Office in London to W. F. Weare of Atherton notes constant contact with Queensland soldiers in France, readdressing mail, and cheer for wounded. Garraway reports Australians taking a rest, praise for Atherton district support, and hope to return to Queensland. He mentions front reports, German machine trouble, and New Year wishes.
An advertisement touts Veryl Face Powder as a non-starch, skin friendly cosmetic. It claims to refine the skin, prevent open pores and blackheads, and leave a delicate, perfumed finish. Available in all shades for 2 shillings 6 pence per box from Du Thor Chemical Co. Sydney.
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