23 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
1
An old advertisement-style claim touts a miracle facial remedy from Grace Duncan, promising to remove pimples, blotches, freckles, and rough skin in days. It asserts no creams or internal remedies are needed and that even sensitive skin becomes flawless with a few minutes daily use.
Brisbane March 22. The Premier spoke at the annual dinner of the Queensland Irish Association praising non sectarian politics and free democracy in Australasia. He urged harmony among sections to win the war, ask for broad cooperation, and warned of future government challenges requiring public support.
Melbourne report states Lord Forrest will place his resignation for Federal Treasurer in the Prime Minister’s hands tomorrow. Medical advisers say he is recovering well after surgery and must rest completely. He plans to attend Parliament on April 5 and may visit England to sit in the House of Lords.
Commonwealth Police announce transfer of headquarters from Brisbane to Sydney. Supt Anderson, formerly in charge in Brisbane, departed with his personal staff. Remaining officers expected to stay, with no additions to the force.
Dr Sheldon offers a modern scientific remedy for coughs and colds described as up to date and effective. The ad claims rapid results from the first dose when used as directed, emphasizing soothing healing effects. Price listed at 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 pence, available at all chemists.
A beauty tip urges housewives to spend time in the open air and sunlight daily. It recommends keeping the stomach and bowels in good order with Chamberlain's Tablets when needed for health and beauty. Sold everywhere.
A Thornborough reader recalls old mining days and corrects a Cairns Post error about Bob Sefton and the Raub mine. The letter mentions Jimmy Rolls of Kingsborough, the Eng Pig find, Mulligan at the Palmer, and Crosby’s death nearby, with anecdotes of antimony shows and German officers observed abroad.
A well known vaudeville artist Mr John H Early of Early and Laight praises Nazetha for fast relief from a cold he contracted in Hobart. He says he was cured in a day after trying Nazetha and recommends it to others. The note mentions the proprietors A F Miller and Son Hobart and the price of 1 shilling 6 pence per bottle.
Keep Magnetic Liniment in the house for emergencies it banishes all pain and soothes quickly healing burns cuts and sprains Relieves rheumatic pains and backache stops toothache and neuralgia Sold everywhere in bottles of 1/6 and 3d obtainable at all chemists
Today this well known medicine dominates for bowel relief including gaping diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains. It should be taken at the first sign of looseness. Sold everywhere.
An OCR fragment promotes Heans Tonic Nerve Nuts to “pull you together” and brace nerves. It mentions direct mail from a Sole Stone Coal G. EA Cien iat, Castlereagh, with price details and stock status unclear.
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