16 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Bathurst Daily Argus
Location
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
1
A dialect rich advert describes Dr. Sheldon Digestive Tables as the sole safe natural remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets replicate stomach digestion, restore strength, and offer a certain relief, urging readers to buy at Mockler Bros and nearby towns.
Lord Rayleighs farm workers around Terling Essex received £700 in bonuses marking the first profit sharing payout after a year of scheme. About 250 workers invested bonuses into the farming plan offering 4 percent interest, with many preferring direct farm shares over the Post Office Savings Bank.
An advertisement promotes Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment to cure boils and prevent spread. It claims rubbing twice daily will dissolve pimples and stop infections, mentioning dangers from untreated sores and urging purchase from Moeller Bros Bathurst Burringa and Bert Martin of North Cor Nory after a fishing boat accident in Botany Bay.
A Saturday night fight at Manchester Unity Hall Penrith ended tragically when a 22 year old and an 18 year old arranged a slide wager contest. The younger man fainted in round four and died soon after being carried out. The report notes poor event structure and the immediate death of the participant.
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