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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
7
An archival note on coal gas explosion prevention outlines dust control and ventilation methods. It cautions miners to manage water use, avoid dry conditions, and maintain safe blast patterns to prevent coal dust ignition and spread.
Guidelines warn against wetting parts of the mine and advise keeping all areas damp, with careful handling of detonators and caps. Do not crimp around fuses or economize on fuse length, avoid tamping explosive with debris, and use damp clay for packing. After firing, wait at least five minutes before returning to the face. Historical notes mention deaths and hazards from improper blasting practices and improper detonation methods.
Fragmentary text describes a person seeking ailment relief and a reference to Doan's remedy. It mentions an address on Ornament Road and Foster-McClellan Company, with a vague note about obtaining Doan's. The passage is incomplete and reads like a consumer note or ad fragment.
The snippet appears to reference several individuals and places in a fragmented way, mentioning Miller, Maclin, Lait, and others with connections to visiting or returning, along with places like Strand and Cairns. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
An advertisement touts a drug compound claimed to restore natural hair color overnight and fully. It promises youth regained by a single bottle priced at 5/6 with postage 9d, urging readers to write for details and to mention Chemist Cairns and Branches when ordering by mail.
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