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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
3
A collage of names and weekend trips. residents travel by the Arawatta to the south and to Kuranda, with mentions of Abbott Street chemist services and an optician offering eye care. The card notes mail order reliability of W H Green Limited and advertises eye care by H F Stacey in Cairns.
The notes describe a forthcoming ambulance benefit event on Saturday with sports and refreshments. Arrangements include a varied program with races and exhibitions, efforts to complete the hall, and volunteers ready to clear grounds and support activities. The aim is to acquire an ambulance vehicle and improve patient transport to Atherton Hospital, citing past improvised methods.
The article details Germany facing severe shortages of lubricants and coal based gas production. Gas works risk shutdowns without coal and supply reforms, while gas meters, coke, and German war needs strain industry and transport.
A damaged OCR fragment promotes NU L laxative as a safer remedy for healthy bowels. It attacks regularity and touts non gripe properties, claiming absorption without digestive interference. It mislabels a petrochemical source and mentions a Northern Heal brand.
A fragmented description outlines a method to cut, fold, and braid rag strips into a wide flat braid. Instructions reference central folds, raw edges, and tying ends, with emphasis on securing the braid at the start and finishing it neatly.
The text describes braiding a center from a braided piece held in an oblong shape. It explains sizing, fastening, and starting with a stripe sewn together with strong thread. It advises keeping the braid flat, adding black strands, and alternating rows of plain colors for a flowered edge, using various materials while matching colors.
An advertisement touts Dr Shellar's New Discovery as a modern cold remedy. It claims remarkable results, easing symptoms with a single bottle and notes a price of 5 shillings 6 pence, available everywhere.
Fragmentary ad style text lists many kitchen and household goods with various prices. Items include vegetable dishes, frying pans, shovels, buckets, clocks, brushes, and racks. Mentions vendors or names but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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