Letter to editor urges Cairns to back local industry growth
A correspondence letter criticizes local leaders and residents for neglecting North Queensland production. The writer argues for factory sites, cheaper land, and public advertising to attract manufacturers, stressing water power from the Tarren Falls and local labor market information. The piece calls for a public subscription drive and an advertising committee to boost Cairns commerce.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Freshwater
Queenshind
Cairns
Weensland
North
Queensland
Australia
Tarren
Chamber of Commerce
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks
Advice on stopping bilious attacks with three Chamberlain's Tablets at onset. Describes symptoms like loss of appetite and dullness and claims the remedy warded off attacks. Sold everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Dr Sheldon New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An optimistic ad touts Dr Sheldon's New Discovery as essential for all ages to stop coughs and banish colds. It urges immediate purchase, claiming the product protects households and is available in units priced at one shilling and threepence.
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Dr. Sheldon
Mareeba Church Fair Realises Over Fifty Pounds
Mareeba reports a St George s Church fair with stalls selling drapery toys and treats. The event raised over £50 after expenses and prompted church improvements including porch enlargement and interior painting. Rain fell six times during the day and showers continued into the night.
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St. George’s Church
Mareeba
Mesdames Arnold
Alphen
St. Geo. Brown
Misses Atherton
Stevens
Ayr
Miedames
Smith
Newman
Mrs. Adams
Hampe
Gray
Sheppard
Nurse Davidson
Miss McLeod
Gene O'Neill
Jean Heath
Maisie Spollen
Grace Hughes
Isabel McLeod
Violet Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
J. Ferguson
Messrs
Arnold
Cowan
R. Thomas
Messars Abrahams Bros
Joe Robins
M.C
O'Neill
Firth
Mobis
Mr. Abrahams
G. F. Smith
Neil
Black Bibophra
St. George's Church
Swate fever outbreak and local events at Yungaburra
An outbreak of swate fever at Kari State Farm triggers a 50 mile quarantine from Kairi. A pig consignment to Kairi Station was refused. Yungaburra State School beat Peeramon State School 81 to 71 in cricket. Red Cross dance raised Xmas gifts for soldiers. J J Carew named Dairy Inspector. Private Chase Buckler wounded in action. he met Private Jack Robinson who was killed two weeks later. The town notes progress toward Atherton.
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Kari
Kairi
Yungaburra State School
Peeramon State School
Yungaburra
Jack Robinson
Kidara
Miaize
Atherton
Nazetha Cold Cure Ad From Cairns Chemist
An old advertisement urges precautions against unwelcome visitors and promotes Nazetha as a seasonal cold remedy. It claims inhalation or sugar-dissolved use relieves bronchitis and chest troubles and notes Naretha is sold by W A Collins Chemist in Cairns for 1 shilling 6 pence per bottle.
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W. A. Collins
Cairns
Perfect Digestion and Health through Digestive Tabules
Thousands suffer stomach troubles from poor diets and over eating but find relief with Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules after meals or with indigestion. The tabules mimic healthy stomach juices, aid digestion, rest and purify the digestive tract, banish pain and all dyspepsia symptoms. Sold at 1/6 and 2/6 everywhere.
TRUFOOD Separated Milk Promoted As Pure Dairy Supply
A historical note describes TRUFOOD as a pure fresh milk product with butter fat water germs and dirt removed. Householders mix TRUFOOD with water and obtain separated milk in seconds. The Queensland government pamphlet claims skimmed milk has the same protein as unskimmed and ranks highly in economical nourishment value.
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Queensland
Chamberlains Tablets Improve Appetite and Digestion
Prominent claim that Chamberlains Tablets boost appetite strengthen digestion and regulate liver and bowels. Advertised as exactly what you need and widely mentioned.
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