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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1940
Page
3
Empire air scheme details emerge as authorities investigate alleged illicit operations tied to a Canadian group. The probe centers on funding, routes, and potential misrepresentation affecting public safety and regulatory compliance.
An old era advertisement touts DOAN’S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS as fast relief for back pain and kidney troubles. It warns of fatigue swelling and sleep issues, claiming the remedy cleanses toxins and restores energy, urging readers to try DOAN’S for quick results.
A garbled report from a November city briefing notes confusion over fitness campaigns and school health programs. Key figures like Harries and Moran are cited discussing amateur boxing clubs, gym facilities, and physical education goals. The piece references council debate, funding plans, and a proposed display of athletic equipment in schools as part of a broader health initiative led by local committees and the education department.
A fragmented report describes negotiations between the Federation and unions over wage adjustments for coal miners. It notes arguments over a standard rate, regional variations, and the Federation’s push for higher pay while a union news clause reference is questioned and deemed ineffective.
Australian Associated Press reports Bal Gangadhar Kher, former Congress Prime Minister of Bombay, arrested in Bombay on November 21 amid a crackdown on leaders accused of civil obedience activities tied to the Gandhi list. Police say the operation targets subversive networks.
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