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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
4
Fragmentary list shows names such as Meibow Ford Holden Rodgers Tudor Copeland and others in a House of Representatives context. Readers see party markers L or N and scattered surnames like Gregory Comella Burchell Symons Fowler Panton. The readable text suggests a candidate roll or committee slate from a historical election entry.
Morning reports indicate ongoing counting in ten divisions of the House of Representatives. Latest results are incomplete with several races still unsettled as officials continue tallying ballots.
The readable OCR shows a partial list of Senate nominees including T. W. Crawford N and H. S. Foll N with unclear party marks. Additional names include Turley, Adamson, Lynch, Wallace and Christopher with stray numbers and prices.
A Cairns reader Mr RK Plankett recounts long-standing kidney trouble and how Dean’s Pills helped him after four bottles with further improvement after additional bottles. He notes his father-in-law’s recovery and claims Rexona as a preferred remedy heard among workers at the wharves and factories.
Royal Dipping solution claims full control of cattle dip throughout Queensland. It is described as thoroughly efficient and reliable in strength, with a gallon sufficient for dipping and one dram per several gallons of water, promising savings and ease of use for ranchers.
The public programme features the We ening at the Cairns Pearson mstees and a Bird feature entitled Home. L Webber notes the event will include a May date benefit to aid the Red Cross Engine Fund with seats and prices announced later.
A Keystone comedy program featuring Shooting His Art Get and other attractions follows a tumultuous tale of a beautiful woman pursued by many and aided by John Aldrous and a vigilant community. The fast paced screening promises lighthearted thrills and local entertainment value.
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