Public thanks to Abbott for life changing recovery
A letter from Tom Hughes of Alligator Works, Townsville, crediting Mr. Abbott for a cure after nine weeks treatment. Hughes, once crippled and in pain after years of doctor visits in Townsville and Brisbane, now walks 20 miles daily and feels well. He notes staff across Alligator Creek can attest to the improvement.
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Alligator Works
Abbott
Townsville
Joey
Parm d
Brisbane
Alligator Creek
Tom Hughes
Vathmi for Complexion Care and Skin Tanning
An old style note recommends bathing in warm water and drying skin, then applying White Vathmi to improve complexion. It claims quick relief from stings and a tan, mentioning freckles and dark skin tones. The text specifies Vathmi as a 30 pi per large pill, used to achieve a darker complexion.
Happy Tom and the Dead Cat Creek legend revived
The tale recounts Happy Tom a famous local character nicknamed Lady Killer who struck rich at Dead Cat Creek after years of mining poverty. The narrative follows his marriage to a city girl, his public revelry, and a boisterous reunion at the Cat Call Hotel with old friends and a raucous celebration that ends in comic chaos.
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Happy Tom
Ines
Cat Creek
Dead Cat Creek
Tom
Jon
Jockihcat
Sugarville
Shell Rat
Semarville
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Australian Mest Co
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