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Newspaper
Bombala Times
Location
Bombala, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
Sydney Jephecott argues for vigorous council leadership to prevent disease spread in Bombala and warns that inaction risks epidemic. He proposes a Liberal voter ballot system using preferential voting to unite electors and ensure a majority chosen candidate carries clear support.
The article argues Liberal voters show apathy and lack of cohesion due to perceived ignoring of local preferences. It notes observers see this as root cause of many absent voters at public fairs, reflecting discontent in the community.
Fragmented report recalls a runaway cart near the Catholic Church in Crayfort Street causing a horse to bolt but stop before damage. The scene includes a dog under a cart and a scuffle, with observers noting a May meeting of the Colonial and Continental Church Society in London and remarks by Bishop Dr. Barlow on Australia.
Mrs L Marehwat of Cook's Hill Newcastle NSW reports two years of kidney and gravel pain described as knife like and crippling. After using Dr Sheldon’s Gin Pills she says relief came quickly and she secured a bottle from a chemist, claiming complete benefit. Price 6s 10d Od in omnipresent advertisements.
The text outlines goals to protect workers rights and the right to work, oppose preferential treatment, promote social issues for all, and foster cooperative spirit across industries. It references state commissions, regulation of unions, tariff maintenance, debt consolidation, a Federal Agricultural Bureau, and voting by past events.
A commercial note indicates strong selling market this week for wallabies, wallabies hides, and goat skins with prices well above last rates. Emu skins show good demand and prices up to last auction, while supply for whale fur and other furred goods remains heavy and competitive.
The Co operative Wool and Produce Company notes strong demand for skin wools with all useful lines snapped up quickly. Last week saw tight supply and prices fluctuating, with light-weight hides trading at reduced rates due to moisture and varying tints.
An old advertisement-style testimony describes skin ailments worsened by cold weather and hot irons, praising Zam-Buk as a permanent relief. It claims severe itching and cracking eased after using Zam-Buk, with additional notes on its soothing properties for burns, abrasions, and minor injuries. It mentions a family’s use at 189 Guiguine St Souttenlond and endorses the product as invaluable for various conditions.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered cricket results and team mentions. Teams referenced include Middlesex Cambridge University Scotland South Africa England Derbyshire Worcestershire Gloucestershire and Wales with scattered tests, draws, and innings notes amid garbled text and obscured figures. The piece lacks coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
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