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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1916
Page
4
Theodore Roosevelt extols national preparedness and condemns inaction as he cites Belgian women and children harmed during wartime. He argues Americans must support troops abroad and train youth to defend the country, warning that passive neutrality invites aggression.
An advertisement urges readers to use Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and support natural bowel action. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion and nourishes the body, promoting steady regularity without need for external assistance. Sold by chemists and general stores.
Entertainments avdteel Pictures and Austral Pictures announce the celebrated tenor Mector Banjo Mager son will appear at the Austral on Tuesday for a short season. Paterson's opening numbers include Ailsa Mine and My Heart has learned to Love You. The program promises a lively mix of drama and musical acts with eight pictures in the lineup including The Broken Coin and Kav-Satient.
A large Belntry audience enjoys Cairns Theatre enlarged seating and a cooler hall. The night’s bill includes The Price starring Helen Ware, The Miss Chase and The Wrong Train Order, plus a Topical Budget and Isle of Walcheren color scene. A comedy Jimmy on the Job and a strong line up aim to draw crowds. box plan at Wiedek’s. Seats 1/4 2/ and 6d.
The Northern Herald features its Newt of the Week, spotlighting a notable amphibian specimen and its habitat observations. Readers learn about regional sightings, noting size, color, and behavior in a concise feature.
A Cairns audience praised Her Fine Judgment, noting strong drama and superb acting by Ethel Barrymore, with praise for Metro Pictures and the backing Japan. Sydney sports figure Martin Dobrila arrives in Cairns under contract to raise the hours-long club-swinging endurance record, aiming to extend performances across Australia while endurance limits are tested.
A garbled note describes a film shown at Cairns Theatre near Wedeesdlas, praised as a great showing about the Somme battle though the review notes high costs. It hints at extended exposure and possible further details to be announced.
Article notes prompt attention to minor ailments can prevent serious digestions. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is described as commonly used for croup and whooping cough, with a claim it aids the system to a healthy condition. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
The Cairns Post installs a model rubber stamp making plant with an expert in cipthers. Workers can rely on prompt service and the best rubber goods including stamps and accessories stocked at the shop.
A correspondent recounts Colonel Elkington Elkington's return from the Foreign Legion service to his old home. He reflects on his years of gallant duty, his family’s patience, and the hard choice to stay faithful to his country and comrades rather than claim a life of ease.
A veteran recalls comradeship and courage in action, recounting injuries and hospital treatment in Grenholme. He credits Major Termier and the French general staff with saving his leg, notes recovery progress, and reflects on wartime sacrifices and later honors.
A reclined nostalgic ad recounts relief from backache through Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. Fourteen years after initial use, the patient credits the remedy for ongoing freedom from pain and urges readers to obtain the product from chemists and stores.
Vague item reports summer ailments in children. notes teething and increased drooling, with reference to medicines sold by chemists and storekeepers. Details are fragmentary and unclear in the readable text.
Fragmentary text references repair work and characters, with unclear names and locations. The readable portions suggest discussion of work quality and project scope but lack concrete events or outcomes to summarize.
A report from Queemsdapal notes royal dip controls face criticism as authorities seek certification of a proprietary cattle dipping process. Officials argue the program safeguards herd health while farmers claim implementation hurdles hinder progress.
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