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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
4
A jumble of historical adverts and notices mentions throat lozenges and tonics from chemists in Cairns, listings of trials, boat schedules, and local letters. The fragment references Bishop Frodsham’s visit, shipping updates, and various shop proprietors including Craig Chemist, Colliss Chemist, and E C Been.
A letter praises C. Hodes as a highly qualified engineer and manager responsible for improving harbours and rivers. The writer argues Hodes speaks with authority on waterway work and criticizes past delays and shortages. The note reflects local concern about Brisbane River projects and regional development.
A fragmented 1911 letter fragment shows strain from observers on the Tugela River front. The writer laments misread plans, references General Buller and Admiral Togo, and vents frustration with opinions about native views and leadership.
A brief categorized note references Woods' Great Peppermint as a remedy for colds and coughs. The text appears as an OCR fragment with partial branding and dosage cue 1/6, indicating a historical advertisement snippet.
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