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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
8
A wartime discourse describes the parable of the foolish virgins, urging organization and readiness. It warns that misplanning leads to peril and recalls Allied pledges, urging support and sacrifice to resist German defeat and defend freedom.
A damaged letter from a civilian voice denounces German propaganda and espionage. It accuses enemy networks of watching and manipulating events, condemns betrayal by supposed allies, and warns of covert plots while urging decisive resistance.
Fragmentary text mentions Peter Yourg and Ted Holland with references to various places and cops. The readable portion lacks coherent events or dates to form a solid summary.
Old ad copy touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the favorite for more than forty years among mothers. It claims to ease colds, croup, and whooping cough in children, noting no superior remedy and promising health benefits with each tablet priced at 1 shilling.
A letter to the Courier argues that heavy land taxation and government policy damage city land values and curb construction. The writer warns that lower values depress lending, reduce jobs, and harm the capital’s development while urging fair treatment and businesslike governance to revive prosperity.
A critique argues that societies progress toward representative institutions by shedding paternalism. It notes that most people seek government protection and guidance, treating paternalistic remedies as default responses to social or political grievances, likening citizens to chickens seeking worms.
J Crase of Clayfield argues against state ownership under an ultra-Labor government. He says socialistic policies undermine productivity, accountability, and private initiative and would elevate government control over industries, harming laborers and consumers. He concludes private enterprise best sustains wages, goods, and progress.
The program features A Child of Circumstances with Ella Hall, The Latest in Vampires, and the comedy Unhand Me Villain. also acts by Mrs Oxley Miss Mathews Mr Norris and Master Jenkins with Miss Bragg reciting. Proceeds fund school equipment.
A Cairns Theatre program features More Excellent Way with Anita Stewart and Charles Richman in a Brady drama about love, social climb, and downfall. Stewart’s performance draws audience sympathy as Chrissey Dessel, torn between two suitors, amid a social upheaval and a final disillusioning crash.
Tonight presents a strong programme headlined by the drama Liberty with a star gathering. By Conscience's Ego delivers gripping action and a powerful finale. The Eclair Journal offers a topical funeral set for boxer Lesrey not previously shown locally. Comedies include Eat and Grow Money from K C and The Best Man's Bride with Herbert Rawlinson.
Cairns patrons await unusual entertainment as The Gibson Girls tour Brisbane Empire circuit. Reviews praise lively scenes and novel dances, Argentine Tango and Mexican acts drawing attention. Adelaide Critic lauds two clever performers for strong singing and stylish dance, with porteous staging and careful admission pricing noted.
Mr Plunkett of Martin Street Cairns reports long term relief from kidney trouble after using four bottles then two more of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with curing his backache and kidney issues and notes his son also improved. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2/9 a bottle.
Prominent New York physicians launch an education crusade to reduce annual cold visits by teaching sensible habits. They advise avoiding drafts and hot rooms, getting fresh air, and moderating meals while urging rapid treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold nationwide.
Brekadie and Kidney Trouble are common and require a special remedy. Sheldon's Pills and the Kidneys are advertised as designed for this trouble and sold at all Clem shops in glass containers at 1/6, or in large chests.
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