15 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
1
A distorted report describes a family in Wales moving to a colony seeking health and a better life. It mentions attempts to start anew, influence of the mother, and claims about beef and wine as health aids, with partial notes on voyages and letters from Mrs. Gwalier and others.
Well known vaudeville artist John H. Early praised Nazetha after a Hobart cold interrupted his work. He found relief at once and a full cure in a day, urging others to use Nazetha available from A PF Miller and Son Hobart. The medicine costs 1 shilling 6 pence.
An ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior for colds croup and whooping cough with forty years of trusted use. It claims safety for children and adults, contains no opium, and is widely sold. The text also promotes HEENZO as a cheaper cough and cold remedy, offering a pint of mixture from a bottle at low cost.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce debated a secret ballot to settle industrial grievances before strikes. Speakers urged government action to prevent mail stoppages, noting past railway disruptions harmed Cairns and Tableland services and highlighting private mail arrangements during the halt.
A garbled report notes officials discussing motions and arrangements with a prime minister and chamber, mentioning attempts to lift sugar and a financial statement showing a credit balance of £17 10 8. It references Mr Wilson seconding and a motion carried amid unclear context.
Fragmentary ad style text warns against applying Rexona to babies skin and describes troubling reactions. It references dangers of diseases and urges caution before use. The tone suggests a cautionary message about infant skin products and potential health risks.
An old classified style notice promotes Hyasol massage lotion claiming it makes skin clear fresh and youthful. It mentions massaging for skin complexion and notes a price including postage and agent Craig's Pharmacy.
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