Townsville Notes and Frontline Letters from Wartime
A miscellany of residents traveling south to Cairns and Townsville, military news on Private Peters and Harold Donald missing since April, and letters from the front describing YMCA relief work, flowers of hardship, and nightly bombardment. Private J. Sutherland and others are noted as traveling. a Duke of updates from Cairns, Gal Country visits, and a stray reference to gunfire and cocoa for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Donald
Towns Railway Department
Harold Donald
Donald
R. Donald
Laura
Cooktown
Cairns
France
Pozieres
Rexona Soap Promises Hair Beautification in Minutes
An advertisement claims Rexona Soap can double hair beauty in under ten minutes after a simple wash. It promises a light, wavy, abundant look, cleanses dust and oil, dissolves dandruff, and soothes the scalp to stop itching and hair loss. A tablet form is obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexona
The Tired Man 18 A Poisoned Man
A Brisbane gentleman describes illness and remedies after fever with testimonials praising Elliott's Reel Tron and Malted Tins. The piece notes personal experiences and urges readers to seek these products at chemists, recording prices of 3 and 4 shillings per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennes
Natere
Handrede
Bury
Brisbane
Eliiott
Amy Chemist
Pittard and Co Advertises French Polishers and Goods
H H Pittard and Co and Audott Steel Cameng offer French polished furnishings and related goods with latest music arriving by mail. The ad notes sending and receiving items by mail and mentions instruments and other wares available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H H. Pittard & Co
Audott Steel
Cameng
Boorboora Notes Seven For the Post and Herald
The weather grows very cool signaling the first taste of winter. Mining stays quiet districtwide despite tin market strength as surface workings deplete and deeper ground need capital. Irvinebank Company adds carters and rumours say the battery will run in two shifts soon, reviving the once thriving township. Mr A Crawford visits Cairns and Reming is visiting her daughter. W Waddell with daughter left Cairns Tuesday. F Maltby, long time Chillagoe Hospital inmate, expected home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvinebank Company
A. Crawford
Cairns
Hae O'Brien
W. Waddell
Ier
Tuesaierv
F. Maltby
Chillagoe Hospital
Just Mention Mother Y M C A Tactful Help for Troops
Reports from Australian Y M C A military secretaries abroad show the word Mother can steer soldiers away from vice. Messages from London Aldwych Y M U C A describe using maternal appeals to guard men from temptations and protect them from women of ill repute, with grateful soldiers and parents seeking guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. CA
London
Moore
Stctaffy
Lightning Effects Patent Medicine Claim
An old advertisement promises instant benefit from Dr Sheldon's New Discovery on first dose. It claims to soothe a raw tender throat prevent head colds and stop tickle. Sold every-
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Overland’s
Hether
R. J. Overland Jeweller
Autralia
Alfred Taylor
Lake Street
Fearniey&Co., Ltd
IEET
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Wharf Street
Gray Motor Engines
F. W. Allmuller
Speece Street
Gelling Bros
Sachs Street
Cossiths
Nes
Paling’s
Queen St
Ore, J. D. Caterer
Strand Hotel
Agency
Cme
Pico
William Wilson & Sons of
Stcherch Lae, London
B.C
J. Sutherland
South
Mr. McManus
the Arawatta
Townsville
Mr. E. Hunter
Kuranda
Sat
J. S. Barnett
A.M.P
Abbott Street
C. Mains
Herbert
Gordoniat
Linder
Seenent of
Ogre
M. J. R. Woods
Mr. Maoy
Mr. McKenna
Gal
D. Hoolihan
Saint Copper Mines
Justice Shand
Mourilyan
Gee. Dearness
Nelson South Townsville
James Dearness
W. H. Thiele
Edmonton
Pre. P. F. Quinn
England
E. L. Whitelock
Pianola Company
Queensland
Carrats
Strand
J. E. Brown
Aitkenvale
William James Henry Brown
W. H. Green, Limited
Raymond Webb
Charters Towers
Harry Webb
Robert Gard
R. W. McClelland
W. J. Tronton
Mr. Tronton
Capital
Y.mlca
Australia
W. 5
Rowan
Y.M.C.A
Reo
Goth
Fred Atherton
Heaslop
People's Cash Store
Commonwealth
H. J. Bulcogck
Smellie & CO . Ltd
Northern Distributing Agents
Ayr
Boorboora
Post
Herald
Y.m.ca
Osborne
Mpely
TRON
BRASS
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