07 Feb 1903
Page 1
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Newspaper
Brighton Southern Cross
Location
Brighton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented old advertisement touts a “Scienciic Combnaion of Touts 7 axarives” claimed to cleanse the Svetun, aid digestion, and support kidneys and liver. It lists ingredients like Guscara and Belladonna, notes it contains no sugar for diabetics, and promotes ready supplies at Hicks and local stores with prices in shillings.
The Jubilee observance honored past leaders and the church school at Brighton with speeches by Rev. Rinkard and Rev. Simmonds, musical performances, and a drawing room transformation. Congratulatory messages from England and distant colonies were read, and prayers called all to renewed Christrophy.
A well attended parade by Gc Company Victorian Rangers at Fern Tree Gully on Foundation Day, under Captain Sherlock and Lieutenant Head, featured early trains and drill for modern warfare, with a marching band and public applause. Separately, discussions emerged on the Rosstown railway takeover, while authorities warned in Parliament and Chief Secretary noted penalties for carrying projectile weapons in towns under the Police Official Act of 1896.
Notices remind advertisers that all ad orders must go through an authorized agent or include stamps for payment. Withdrawals of permanent ads must be in writing and received by Thursday. Inquiry about blinds repairs and furniture condition appears, with garbled wording asking about secondhand furniture.
A long list of discounted footwear from various makers including Ladies' Laird Schober Co. Fox's and Bostock's English boots and shoes. The sale features Glace Kid Walking Shoes Balmorals and Slippers in multiple sizes and styles with prices ranging from 10s. 6d to 22s. 4d. Customers invited to share savings on American-made goods and a variety of kids and ladies shoes including tan glace kid and patent caps.
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