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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
2
Village updates report travel and departures by Wyandra and other trains, local business ads, and medical and optical services. Families note soldiers wounded or killed in action including Gerald McCosker and Arthur Thomas. Memorials mention Captain H Cadell and Sergeant Bob Bradford, with community condolences and acknowledgments from Charters Towers residents.
The Walsh District Hospital held its monthly meeting on Tuesday 6 November in the Secretary's Office Irvinebank. Officers and members discussed charges for hospital treatment and patient tickets, building repairs to isolation ward, gangway and steps, and support for a sick former wardsman with a subscription drive. The medical officer complained the recent rules impair his private practice. a proposal to allow private operations with a fee was put to a vote and carried nine to two. Visiting committee named J Tait A Hodgetts and W Larkin. Warrant book shows an opening credit, receipts and expenditures, ending with a credit balance forward.
Advertisement touts Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a safe remedy to build strength and nerve safety without narcotics or stimulants. It claims medical support, offers a day’s treatment at 3 shillings or six bottles for 17 shillings 3 pence, and directs purchases through chemists or direct mail from G. W. Hean, Manufacturing Chemist, Sydney North.
The Northern Herald presents a week in review compiling major local and regional happenings. It highlights standout events, elections, society notes, and brief items from courts, schools, and businesses.
Albert Pearce faced a breach of the Traffic Act charge for touting at Cairns station. Senior Sergt. King prosecuted. defense by H H Marsland. Evidence showed Pearce calling for cabs while his two brothers drove them. The case was adjourned to Friday November 23 for further hearing.
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