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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1926
Page
4
A garbled Home Hill sports note outlines a motorcycle racing event with budgeted prize money and changes to events this year. It mentions the Home Hill hospital and references boxing and local venues, with unclear dates and specifics. The fragmentary text references audience turnout, sponsorship, and local coverage by WMTW.
Race notes describe a chaotic Sin Daes Open Handicap where Scammell led early but Martindale and Bray collided. Scammell faded after a late challenge as Curtin and Clarke battled for position. Scammell ultimately won in 10 minutes 24 seconds amid a chaotic final lap near Union Street.
A vintage medicinal claim describes a product named Sheldon's New Discovery touted as a cure for croup and throat ailments. It alleges rapid relief for children with dramatic testimonials and promises to prevent complications. The wording imitates old patent cure descriptions with references to remedies and dosages.
Lower Burdekin notes from Home Hill report a September Inkerman Farmers Association meeting with 3 dozen members present. Topics cover advisory board formation, sugar industry export fears, crop estimates, and possible mill suppliers amid concerns of underproduction and rising costs for next season.
Fragmented report outlines attendees including Alan Statham and Woods with mentions of a campaign and approvals. Notes reference a Saturday meeting, secretary actions for expense coverage, and brief items on local committees and housing hall arrangements.
Industrial note describes cordial maker Marrera offering a range of aerated cordials by order. Text is garbled but indicates varied classes and manufacturing details, suggesting a catalog or advertisement style notice from a local trade source. The readable fragments imply product diversity and production readiness.
The marriage of Margaret Wifred, eldest daughter of the late Me Dearnalee and Mem GM, to Will Forbes, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Rutherford, was solemnised at St John’s Church. The ceremony included wedding attire, church decorations, and a reception at Bewaleye Hall with guests, gowns, and floral displays described in affectionate detail.
An unreliable ad promotes a patent remedy named Widney Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. It claims a permanent cure, cites testimonials, and lists a Sydney address for purchase while warning readers not to miss a required number. The style mimics a vintage quack advert with unsupported claims and sensational language.
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