27 Mar 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
1
A letter argues that large families burden the nation and singles reap benefits, urging government action to promote marriage. It criticizes liquor policy, proposes taxing single men to fund support for married parents, and warns of societal decline if birthrates stay high.
Owing to wet weather stock sales postponed, cream cheques reduced, and pig prices blamed on a poor year. Parliament's meeting is hoped to settle troubles while excavation for the Malanda factory stalls. Swine fever fears linger, and local auctions proceed with weather delaying exhibitors and shows in Herberton and Malanda.
Advertising copy reports NAJOL as an internal lubricant offering relief for a painful condition. It claims the product is not a medicine and is not absorbed by the body, suggesting regular use provides “ap ted relief” though exact ailment is not specified.
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