21 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
1
A letter from Mount Gravatt Brisbane dated November 23 1917 praises Dr Abbott Townsville for saving Bob Abbott and for a long time cure. It includes testimonial from Tom Hughes Alligator Creek Meatworks chief electrician noting recovery after nine weeks of treatment and travel claims.
An old advert touts a white paste named Thermos that allegedly restores a dull sallow complexion. It claims freckles tan and brown tones fade, returning the skin to a fresh fair look in about 25 days, with a price of 3/9 via Craig's Pharmacy Cairns and other retailers.
An advertisement claims Elliott's Beef and Malted Wheat restore nerves and general health for women in Queensland. It features a testimonial from a Brisbane warehouse worker praising the tonic for anemia and weight loss, urging purchases of five bottle packs from chemists or stores.
Brisbane political column surveys rumors of a likely move by Sr. Myacn toward Federal Parliament as Labor leader. It notes Sydney appetite, possible Maranoa contest by Mr. Ryan, and Brisbane speculation on Premier Queensland’s stance. Also covers Soldiers Industrial Institute anger over management and proposed recruiting site improvements near the Tivoli Theatre with a public rally plan.
Industrial Police Magistrate in Ipswich heard a dispute with carpenters near Holt's Hill. The case involved alleged tool theft and demands that affected workers. Water Board warned of potential future events if similar incidents recur. Meanwhile Roma Street Market saw a dull week with steady to weak demand, rain affecting activity, and varied prices across grains and produce.
A fragmented report notes the difficulty farmers face in fattening cattle as ration changes and supply constraints press on livestock owners. It highlights shifts in cereal and staple feeds, the need to adapt diets within irreducible requirements, and the impact on herd performance amid postwar conditions.
A damaged text fragment discusses changes to plans and slower practices, noting farmers may have been consulted, and mentions feeding stuffs scarcity and fiscal impact. It hints at rewarcning and management issues without clear details.
A garbled wartime piece extols industry and frontier extension as vital for the future, framing rectification of borders as non annexation and citing Lorraine as a defensive asset. It mixs political argument with a fragment about influenza and a medicine ad inadvertently, reflecting a noisy OCR casualty with scattered entities and no clear narrative.
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