From Our Exchanges and Local Happenings
A NSW regional roundup notes election timing rumors for State elections likely Nov or Dec and a British Music Association conference in Bega. It mentions a fishing ground near Twofold Bay, a wedding at Looks Out, wheat at Barmedman station, drovers preparing to ship 40 000 sheep, and a railway-related business at Cooma. Also references press issues and a federal election-related scrutiny in Bega with alleged irregularities at polling booths and a scrutineer incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bega
Austin Chapman
Lestrange
Ages Indy
Chapman
Cooma
Genuine Sander Extract Urges Buyers to Avoid Fakes
An old advertisement warns against counterfeit extracts and urges insistence on the genuine Sander Extract. It touts unique antiseptic power and curative virtue, claiming medical authorities recognize its value and urging consumers to trusted sources to benefit from the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areater
Sander
Eugadypt
Sanders
Jenves
Denman
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Prominent Ad Claim
An English Marquis bets on sixpence and fails to find a buyer on London Bridge. An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, praising their curative power and urging purchase at 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle from Foster McClellan Co. in Sydney while promising home delivery on receipt of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
George Aikin
Carp Street
Dean
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pittstreet
Sydney
N.S. W
Bombala P C A backs proposed Xmas city camp for boys
At a Bombala Parents and Citizens Association meeting on Friday 8th, a plan to run a Xmas vacation city camp for boys from Bellview Rosemeath Pipeclay and Bomba schools was unanimously approved. Twelve boys, two from Bellview Rosemeath Pipeclay and six from Bomba, will be chosen by teachers based on conduct and ability and expenses funded by the association with potential parental contributions. The scheme includes overnight accommodations, educational visits, and a prize for the best return account of the trip, with the Times publisher to publish the best report. The committee plans fund raising via local bioscope shows and seeks community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala Parents and Citizens’ Association
Cameron
Bellview
Rosemeath
Pipeclay
Bomba
Bombala
Times
Hearne's Bronchitis Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Hearne's remedy for bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain claiming rapid relief and prevention of chronic cough or consumption. Says it strengthens the voice and stops throat irritation and that a dose or two at onset yields a complete cure sold by chemists and medicine vendors.
Sure Cure for Small-pox and Scarlet Fever Recipe
An 1895 Sydney almanac excerpt presents a public remedy claim from a Stockton Herald correspondent. The recipe uses sulphate of ziric one grain foxglove one grain mixed with sugar and water, dosed hourly, claimed to cure small-pox or scarlet fever within twelve hours, with child dosages per age. The note urges physicians to use it to avoid pest houses and to value practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Sydney
Stockton
Coal.) Herald
Zam-Buk Promises Quick Healing for Burns and Skin Ailments
An old Australian advertisement promotes Zam-Buk as a universal home healer for burns, cuts, and skin eruptions. It cites testimonials from Mrs. N. Mitchell and others, claiming rapid relief, soothed pain, and removal of inflammation, with prices listed as 1s 6d and 4s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaia-Buk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bega West
British Muslical Association
Political Labor League
Then- Monaro
Endeavour
Twofold Bay
Weilding
Rogie
Rose
Kristopher
Barmedmaji
Aarty
Tenterfield
Logreach
Queensland
Arthur Jeffry
Mingoola
Benjamin
Kermode
Bonnington
Gosford
Holman
New South Wales
Melbourne
Mr. Watt
Riverina
Muxray
Rennick
Messrs. Henrickson and Knutson
Express
Kay
Commonwealth
Bank of Australia
South Wales
Avn Towmwvill
South
Calhn Voller Tiras
Agencies
Agwn
Commonwealth Su Anse Eeeeneaty
Som Saawann
Banking Bua
Australia
Kistane and
Geter
L'Hh
Tasmania
Klart, S New
Broad Street
Longtown
Sitllem
Cova
Scie
Federal
J. Plowright
W. H. Paling & Co., Ltd
George Street
Newcastle
Lismore
Arthur Yates & Co
Sussex Street
Zood
Worcester
Glendower
LEA & Perrins
WOOL
Bark Leather Grain
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
London
Let Doo
Victoria
Cooper's
Palatine Insurance Coy
Collins Street West
PF. H. Dawson
Bumbala
Gamp
Mr. Farmer
Mr. Trapper
Okie Shar
Hearne
Swane
DE Waugh
Beecham
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