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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
3
The article discusses wartime loan financing, givers urged to subscribe while banks and investors face instalment duties. It notes Conservative fears Labor will later compel support, while critics accuse lenders and profiteers of delaying. Mr Watt cites bank reports of possible advances being restricted.
Seventy seven million pounds have been subscribed to the Seventh War Loan and the total is three million short of the required amount. The loan remains open until Monday October 28 and compulsion will be enforced if the goal is not met. The first to be called upon are those who have not subscribed at all, followed by those who have subscribed according to their means but still fall short.
A report reviews parliamentary attempts to limit debates and set four day House sittings, while Labor MPs welcome changes. Delegates discuss food production, the Australian wheat market, and a proposed commission to study wheat growing. Watt unveils a Supply Bill worth about four and a half million.
An interwar era ad style blurb touts a diarrhoea remedy as a trusted medicine for soldiers facing contaminated water. The piece mentions test foes of soldiers and references busts and a public health appeal amid wartime conditions.
Sunday results show Standish overpowering Leitch 15 7 in the long Novice match with keen play from Lyon and Leitch. Doubles saw Draper and Gelling edge Lennon and O Leary 22 21 as the event closes.
An ad touts a remedy to restore stomach and liver function after illness or damage. It claims tablets are easy to take, effective, and sold everywhere, noting effects on digestion and related organs. The language reflects period marketing with strong health claims.
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