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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
2
A reader denounces medical procedures and artificial medicines as destructive, arguing that serious diseases can be treated without cruel operations. The message condemns tabloids and tablets as harmful forces ruining lives of those who pursue such methods.
A grateful husband praises Herbal System of Medicine practitioner John Abbott for curing his wife after nine years of eczema and failed treatments by six doctors and hospitals. He notes swelling, burning, and severe itching subsided, with skin lesions clearing as she improved. Mrs Styles, sister of Billy McManus, has had no relapse in thirteen years.
The piece recalls a May 1915 prophecy by Ralph Conner and quotes ministerial appeals urging united effort in the war. It argues Germany seeks global empire, vows no truce, and frames victory as the Allies’ survival of constitutional ideals and freedom against force and conquest. It stresses dire stakes and calls for renewed resolve.
It appears as a fragmented OCR text about a Sussex family and a correspondent from Lorde News. The readable items include references to a father and mother of two, a May 4 correspondence, and a mention of a person who adored cords on ey Fo chine. Exact details are unclear.
This fragment advertises a product claimed to aid digestion and health with a confident claim that the items alleviate indigestion and provide relief, noting availability through widespread sale channels.
The Times editor Arthur Goyens appeared in Sereet Police Court amid a Defence of the Realm imposition dispute over The Times article by Repington. Counsel argued the matter touched national import, with questions of enemy impact and wartime policy, while defense contended no offence was proven and emphasized protection of press criticism during wartime.
Fragmentary wartime note discusses flax growing penalties and costs. It mentions fines of 100 pounds plus 40 guineas, fixed prices for raw flax, and obligations tied to prewar rates. The text notes forced continuance at wartime terms, harvest ease, and logistics for cutting, stocking, and carting.
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