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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
3
Uncertain OCR notes cite liver tonic ads, travel mentions, guest visits to Cairns, shipping updates, and local shop promos. References include Kelly chemist, Robert Craig chemist, and Cairns residents visiting Townsville, Mackay, and Adelaide steamship movements.
An advertisement touts Saxo-Tonic Pile as an effective stomach remedy for Hiliousness and irregularities. It claims quiet, effective action without weakening the system and lists prices ices 10d and 1/6. Available through usual outlets.
The Kapunda J P Hacock reports instant relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says years of pain in arms and shoulders from a chill disappeared with a single application and recommends the remedy to all sufferers.
The newly formed Engine Driver's Union in Waihi denounces the Miners' Union and pledges action. The manifesto condemns anti militarism and revolutionary socialism, cites poor ventilation at Brisbane Wealth Department offices, and argues for fresh air access in public venues and workplaces.
An early 20th century style ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure and Dr Sheldon’s Wart Ointment as remedies for cold symptoms and wart issues. The copy promises fast relief and asks readers to obtain the products at kiosks or stores nationwide.
Mrs Hughes hosts The Mareena Show with Miss Smith presenting parts of the itinerary in Houston. The event unfolds at a local venue, featuring fashion and community segments, drawing neighborhood viewers and participants.
Reports from Brisbane and Sydney outline auditors appointed for various town councils and shires including Charters Towers Ravenswood and Cairns. A proposed Queensland Commission to address irrigation and stock departments is discussed with possible delegation to NSW officials. plans mention travel to America around early June and new rules for notice periods in Queensland.
A fragmented OCR passage lists voyageurs and crew aboard a vessel. Names include Captain Mit cheton and Captain Mid ami, with passengers such as Mr F Hickson and three in steerage. Agents Burns Philp and Co and Lyd, agents, refer to Fort Douglas and related transport mentions.
Railway ganger Robert James Mollarity died after being struck by the Sydney to Mudgee mail train while returning to Edgecombe last night. The incident occurred in darkness and the worker collapsed at the scene.
A passenger train departing from the station ran onto the main line where three rear cars derailed and sustained damage. The locomotive also suffered damage and injuries were reported among the crew.
A pleworthy woman named Aare Leoni faced Mr CML on a charge of pretending to tell fortunes at 140 Oxford Street Paddington on April 26. She claimed the man would marry a fair girl and had a supposed motor and cycling connection, with initials 4 C G H, in a routine marked by keeping his right hand and a cord.
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