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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
2
The text explains kidneys filter blood and remove impurities through tiny tubes, and describes backache, swelling, and urinary symptoms as signs of kidney or bladder issues. It promotes Doan's Backache Pills as a daily aid used by millions, urging prompt use to avoid late harm.
Tailor Neille Lord seeks damages from L. Larsen cane inspector of South Johnstone Mill after a June collision on a road between Earsh and Silkwood. Plaintiff with a 1927 Willers tourer testified he slowed for a red roadster backing into a bush track, then was hit when Larsen crossed the road. Defense contends plaintiff drove at speed and failed to look out. Court heard detailed testimony on speed, view, brakes, and sequence of events.
Friday Daintree saw Daintree to Mareeba cattle movement with fat stock bought by Mr Trembath. Weekend picnics, a school fundraiser dance, visitors from Rocky Point, and church services noted. Also reported are local travels, illnesses, and regional activity around Mossman, Lisintree, and Dawtree with several residents away or returning.
A witness testifies that both vehicles were going the same way when one car suddenly pulled out. He says he was traveling 25 mph toward Gast Ain and that the other driver accelerated at the approaching car. Brakes and hand brake issues are discussed and an adjournment granted for missing Brisbane witness.
The article discusses constancy as a virtue in nature and human life, contrasting mechanical and emotional constancy. It cites examples from history, religion, and literature, including Bacon, Milton, Kipling, Ruth, and Naomi, to argue that steadfast fidelity endures through adversity and shapes moral worth.
Weather was ideal for the Patriotic Rodeo and sports at Oak Forest on Sunday October 6. gate takings reached £25 1s, nominations for events £2 15s 3d, devotions £13 8d, with further donations pending. Prize winners included L Minchin, A Esler, A Eales, Gailey, J Stewart, C Griffin, F Stoker, J T McGuane, F Stokes, Rowe, W Smith, G Hussey, and Miss Barnwell among others. The event benefited the Patriotic Society. thanks were given to Oak Forest residents and A Veivers for grounds and livestock support.
The fragment explains clerihews as four line humorous verses about well known people. It lists a few example lines and mentions Mr Winston Churchill as a possible subject. It also references the Yellow River and Prairie oyster in a Q and A style.
October reports show 135,303 articles to care homes and overseas services, 7672 skeins of wool distributed, 1806 articles completed. Comforts groups fund raises and plans for a recreation room and beds. War relief includes sending 40 rescued ship crew prisoners of war to receive comforts, with many men visiting the club as a home-like space. Social events feature a white summer fashion note, a City Hall bridge party, a Doomben wedding, and charity drives supporting bomb victims and refugees.
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