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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
4
A person associated with the Brisbane and Sydney Tallessal’s Clubs and the Victoria Club is named in the record. The note identifies membership across multiple clubs and mentions Metournes as a related reference.
A fragmentary note references manufacturers and dealers in cables and communication gear and lists export merchants. The text mentions a directory titled Kingtm and a direct communication site. The garbled lines suggest a trade listing or industrial directory entry from Brisbane London oriented material.
A fragmented Sporting Pe article details a Gardenvale Club report on a Saturday race meeting. It mentions contenders like Yor, Sylvaro, Black Deen, and Tulpoo with notes on conditions, rider performance, and disputes, ending with a note on steward decisions and fines.
Crowded Cairns greens host a busy week with Maiden and Champion events. Hodgson leads in singles while Melick and Leetch claim victories in doubles and maidens, amid club disputes over selection and sportsmanship.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cures coughs quickly without causing harm. It emphasizes safety, absence of garcones, and suitability for throat and chest troubles. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
A chaotic but vivid write up of Palace Theatre shows with Farmon and Braxton in a melodrama style, noting elaborate set pieces, relationships, and a climactic racing scene. The piece highlights a Sonnet-like plot involving Viola, Briona, and Eleanor amid a bustling program including a comedy and aquatic exhibition.
The Aukira show features a lineup of notable films and clips including The Token Coin and Star, with audience interest high for the new French sequence. Executives praise the program as a strong draw for cinephiles and general patrons alike.
An old advertorial praises Doan Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache arthritis and general kidney issues. It features testimonials about a man named Mulgrave and a woman’s account of improved mobility after three bottles. The ad cites a price of 15/37 and directs readers to chemists and Foster-McClellan Co. for purchase.
An advertisement urges readers to choose from 3 dozen cough syrups and cautions careful selection for real cures. It promotes Dee Shieldon's cure for Kemton's disease and touts scientifically prepared medicine available via Gandy, T. P. Kelly, Cairns, Jack and Newell.
Fresh head cold tablets marketed for quick relief accompany town chatter and local visits. Mareeba residents O'Donnell and Ci Steatham travel to Cairns, while Willieny returns from Seath Ty to Rupares. G.J. Murry and J. Murry appear in building and legal notices alongside dental ads. An old Gympie resident, Thomas Meagher, dies at 46. Wentworth Falls mourns the Duffy family death. Vic Mackay police update and Brisbane-bound officials noted.
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