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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1917
Page
1
The extract notes a strong insurance company with high paid up capital and reserves. It cites reserves and net premium incomes totaling £135,133 and compares capital and reserves to aggregate premium income, showing the office as robust and nearly twice as strong as the average British office.
A special tram carried the Minister for Railways to Tarzali on Friday 16th to receive a deputation from Millaa Millaa urging construction of a line to their town. About 66 locals and Malanda delegates attended, praising efforts to advance promised rail access while addressing weed control along railway reserves and potential use of Panicum muticum grass to reclaim vacant ground.
The advertisement claims deafness and head noises can be cured by a single box of Orlene, addressing the seat of trouble. Mrs. Rowe of Leeds reports twelve years of suffering ended by the remedy, with many other favorable testimonials promised. Address Orlene Co. at Watling Street Dartford Kent for purchase.
Debates in the Eacham Shire Council touch railway defits and trucking yards at Malanda. Mr Coyne and Mr English spar over costs, rates, and potential write offs while officials pledge to probe the Tolga Johnstone line and seek improved transport facilities for cattle pigs and dairying markets. The Malanda Millaa Millaa deputations press for line extension and better access to markets for cross country dairying potential.
The deputation urged fair treatment for Queensland settlers facing hardship. Minister Gillies outlined plans to continue the line from Dirran to Nash's road at an estimated cost of about £9,008 to £13,000 per mile. If funds and materials permit, work would start within six months, with engineers reporting on feasibility. Members of the Dirran Settlers Progress Association thanked the minister after a reception and tram ride.
Rexona soap touts natural beauty for skin and hair with regular use twice daily. It claims other soaps dry and damage skin and that Rexona treats skin afflictions by cleansing pores and protecting delicate texture.
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