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Newspaper
Ballarat Courier
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented machine translation style notice details various product claims for Powder Pedal and related items, listing addresses in Ballarat and Melbourne area retailers. The disconnected text references promoters, benefits, and distribution, ending with a return notice to Ballarat.
A garbled historical notice from a Chinese herbalist at 104 Main Street advertises remedies for piles and other ailments. The text blends claims of pain relief with medical testimonies, mentioning various treatments and prices and urging the public to note the address and services offered by Leong Chines Herbalist.
A fragmentary late 19th century advertisement offers Pravae properties for cash with rail and gas fittings near Ravens Area. It lists agents including JONES and Lydiard, a Liverpool insurance company, and a state and insurance agent. The notice promises reduced prices, varied amenities, and a free complete catalogue.
Property and Porters Raleemar details include rooms and facilities with various rental and sale options. Advertises David Walker and firm connections, multiple locations, and transport links, plus transshipment and shipping services in Melbourne and interstate routes.
A garbled excerpt lists Palmer's Tarragen cough mixture and various remedies allegedly connected to winter ailments. It mentions prescriptions, deliveries, and names in a distorted text, suggesting herbal or patent medicinal usage and patient care notes without clear cohesive details.
A fragmented 19th century note from Ballarat recounts a patient treated with Chinese herbal remedies by a healer named Tome Sam War. It praises improved health after alleged poor prior care and mentions appointments at local addresses and a Health Company offering remedies and consultations.
Readable fragments mention Devon Port, Haban, Barrie, and a steamer service with daily runs. References to New Zealand, Amish, and Lydiard of Mar appear as unclear notes. The garbled text suggests a maritime timetable and travel notices without solid details.
Weather forecast notes summarize atmospheric readings and forecasts for Gallarat. The document lists meteorological observations, likely including wind, pressure, and temperature trends, though the OCR text is garbled.
A garbled montage reports on New Zealand events including mentions of the Wellington area. It references war cognate topics, local incidents at Dow Le and the Byden Adelaide line, a house fire injuring a girl and a later death, and a Presbyterial Assembly. It notes property and crop concerns amid shortages and a public inquiry into insurance.
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