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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
4
Local notices mention chemist J. T. Kilpatrick returning from Sydney and Melbourne and Mr W Moore visiting Victoria. Miss Fairley travels to Townsville to visit relatives. Advertisements tout Takerant's Compound Extract and Justice wine tonic for vitality and fevers with prices listed. Craig Chemist promotes salves and treatments and a new appointee Mr Desplace is noted.
A collage of brief items reports on British and foreign affairs, South Africa funding an expedition, Buenos Aires harbor contracts, the German fleet near Kiel, and various European and colonial notices. It notes local trades, weather, and civic events with scattered names and places.
A Paris banquet hears Mayor Mott remark that Australia can teach France about requisition and resource advertising. The discussion centers on lessons drawn from Australia as France adapts wartime needs amid unrest in Manchuria. Riots and revolts are reported with a prefect and magistrate killed in the fighting.
Port Dougie AULBN Co Ltd announces arrivals in Gowrie with cargos and crew details. Freight and vessel names appear in fragmented form as the shipment date May 2 is noted.
Advertisement notes that for stomach troubles there is no remedy like Dr Abelden’s Tabules priced at 2s 6d per box. Available everywhere.
An excerpt quotes a writer associated with the Christian Commonwealth criticizing urban poverty and youth moral corruption. The piece laments unhealthy environments in industrial cities and urges awareness of juvenile vice influencing national welfare. It mentions claims of deterioration and calls for action by reformers.
Be careful to keep a bottle of Dr Sheldon s Magnetic remedy at hand for cats bruises aches strains and rheumatic pains as a reliable household staple. It promises quick relief and practical use for common ailments.
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