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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
14
A brief ad claims an instant scalp treatment dissolves dandruff and stops flaking. The tip promises fast hair growth and money back if not effective. It highlights affordability and uses six ounces as the recommended amount.
A fragment argues against Bill McCormack portraying him as a manipulative figure who blames taxation, probate duties, and money in politics. It claims conscription and electoral funding sway votes, portraying McCormack as a dangerous reformer using money to buy support. The text critiques Labour tactics and political manipulation.
A fragmented early morning to night radio schedule lists announcers, features and musical acts including Rita McAuliffe and Eric Hayne. It mentions gardening talks, social news, weather, stock reports, and a gramophone recital with performances by J W Burgemeister and Feo Todd among others.
A Cairns butcher firm requests the Post correct an error claiming cattle were trucked from Wrotham Park Station. The letter says supplies come from Butcher's Hill Station and warns wrong reporting could mislead stock owners and the public, dated March 13 and signed W. Fooks for Cairns Butchering Co Ltd.
A reader reports returning from Palmer goldfields via Limestone Chillagoe Levinebank and Herberton. He notes prosperity among old fossickers Chinese presence Cradle Creek and Chinkie's Gully show rapid activity with reefs at Marlin's Gully promising rich leads. He cites past yields on British Lion and Lowrie mine and suggests the gold is present though elusive.
A Malanda reader replies to H. C. Jansen defending Cook district and Atherton Tableland land for production not just look. He argues the road route to Palmer diggings passes through rich agricultural country and urges a tour along the McIvor Doli Road to see the fertile lands firsthand.
An extraordinary native figure linked to a revolt is identified as the ringleader. The article notes a collapsed auxiliary engine cylinder and a company incident during an interview that included Paranis, who was present at the session. Hospital evidence is sought in Rapindik.
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