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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
4
Mrs N Campbell of Woolloomooloo Sydney reports severe dyspepsia and debility eased by Bile Beans. She says attacks of wind heart pains dizziness and back pain vanished after a course, with lasting health improvements and relief from headaches indigestion and anaemia. Sold by chemists and stores.
By the Bank Holidays Act of 1875 the following days are appointed bank holidays in New South Wales January 1 January 26 Good Friday and the day after Easter Monday the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Prince of Wales August 1 the Anniversary of the Birthday of His Majesty or his Successor Christmas Day December 26
A new law takes effect on the 14th mandating wireless apparatus on all outbound steamships from US ports. Vessels carrying over 50 passengers and over 200 miles must employ two wireless operators with added wreck safeguards. One thousand steamers will be regulated across nine districts for enforcement. STUBBORN AS A MULE. A bad cough is more stubborn than a mule and Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds claims to conquer it with a small, safe dose guaranteed to work.
A collage of snippets from early 20th century life. references to Fisher Baby Bonus claims in Australia. political figures H W Wool and Mrs West. crime involving James Madden in Adaminaby for forging £9. patent medicines advertised. fashion terms. Swiss wartime bridge-buster plans. a missing plough recovered after a dream. a tragic church wedding fire in Spain. weather and rainfall forecasts. local voices on rain and ore near Mudgee. a dangerous accident with a carbide drum. a cow chasing a cyclist. dietary ads and a tonic claim for digestion across Australian towns.
A garbled advertisement promotes eyeleac on fund at low price with an offer to receive personal attention and repairs. It lists a phone number 33 and hints at discounts and cessorins. The text is fragmentary but signals sales and service claims.
A San Francisco Call item recounts a New York tale in which a wife loses her wedding ring in a lake while rowing. Years later a boy finds the ring tangled in a tree twig near a fish hawk nest, triggering an explanation that a fish swallowed the ring and the nest’s wind flung it there.
Notice to Advertisers warns ads sent without insertion counts will be routed to advertiser costs until stopped. The piece notes responsibility on committees and requests exact insertion numbers and dates. Also promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children with dosing guidelines and diarrhea guidance.
An annual report shows Krupp's surplus at £2,500,000 with taxes £250,000, workmen’s insurance £220,000, welfare for 50,000 employees £550,000, and fixed costs £1,616,000. A second item advertises Luxo-Tonic Pills praised by a user for curing digestive issues.
The notice promotes Keating Powder as a universal insect killer safe for animals and claims extraordinary beetle extermination. It markets Brown's Brochiat lozenges for throat and lung relief, with signatures and addresses, urging purchase through chemists and a European depot in England.
A seller advertises a fine stock of CLS SATRTS HATS SOOKS and underwear and urges customers to inspect. The note claims all these odds are marked very low and promises advantage in purchasing from the seller.
A testimonial from Mrs. R Dawking of Cooma lauds Doan s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache linked to kidney illness. The father of Mrs. Dawking, Mr. J Francis of Adaminaby, suffered years with back pain, found relief after taking several bottles, and has remained free of pain for about a year. The notice urges readers to seek this kidney specific remedy at chemists and storekeepers for 2/9 per bottle with Foster McClellan Co. Sydney availability.
William Murdock, a skilled blacksmith near Bombiaki at Bibbenlake, has built a thriving bullock shoeing business. He shod 30 bullocks in eight hours with minimal help, and estimates about 200 bullocks pass through his hands during wool season as civilisation advances.
Police recount the volatile night in Paris as Lacombe shoots M. Ducret at six after taunting the couple about betraying him to authorities. Madame Ducret escapes as the killer mocks fate with a coin toss and sings ribald songs during the terror.
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