09 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
1
The first native white born child of New fiumea speaks about chronic malaria endured and claims cure through the speaker's treatment. The account highlights a medical claim tied to a specific patient and the healer's method.
An advertisement touts Kent's Liver Pills as a positive remedy for a torpid liver constipation headache dizziness foul breath biliousness and loss of appetite. Claims a fortune awaits buyers with a price per box noted.
The article surveys political contention in Queensland with focus on the Legislative Council bill and Labor opposition. It highlights speeches by Ryan and Macartney, predicted government defeat, and possible early next year parliamentary steps including a referendum in spring. Other items cover railway fare proposals, McCawley case prospects, and public works and civil service disputes.
The article traces early voting from viva voce to written ballots in American elections. It notes states adopting ballots by 1848 and 1864, the shift of ballot printing to party committees, and the resulting risks of bribery and intimidation at polling places.
The text promotes Chamberlain's Tab as a remedy to restore stomach and liver health. It claims the product is easy to take and highly effective, with assurances it is sold widely.
Fragmentary notice lists Miller, a dentist on Shields Street Cairns, with references to Arta Buildings PHE North Queensland Mortgage Investment Co LT Flinders Street Townsville and J.D Limited Abbott Street, Com RAPER Cairma, indicating a business agency seeking arrangement.
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