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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement touts a skin whitening product named Dermax claiming to transform brown and tanned complexions to a chocolate brown tone. It asserts rapid results, noting women previously despaired of clear skin can achieve fair, youthful looks in weeks with the cream sold at 3 shillings 9 pence plus postage.
Wiahem announces new ownership of a hospital previously run by Nurse Heekwan with George and Robert Atreata remaining on staff. Patients currently under care continue to receive treatment as the transition proceeds aboard Plane 207.
Partial OCR reads from Bundabieu Mail date Tuesday with scattered letters and names. The unreadable line hints at a local notice or brief item about a person named Jane Aky and a Tuesday publish date.
The text discusses rising patent wages and a push to increase production in Queensland. It notes a decentralization of power and references economic disruption, labor shifts, and political aims amid industrial change. The fragmentary account hints at social tension and calls for policy responses to stabilize incomes and output.
The Collector of Customs outlines delivery rules for goods on enemy vessels at wartime port locations with ownership at outbreak guiding final settlement through the clearing office. The Attorney General's permission is needed before goods bearing suspended enemy trade can be delivered. The Unemployed section notes continued plantation work and weather-related hardship and transit homeward. The Police Court results include Alfred Tale fined for assault and theft charges at a dwelling.
Rumors spread that tobaccos had advanced in price to a marked extent as officials and merchants discussed the matter. A reply from authorities indicated price changes had been noted, while a separate note mentions a local swimming carnival and related events at Mercier Ityiant.
An advertisement extols Sander's Eucalyptus Extract as a universal cure for cold symptoms chest pains headaches neuralgia and indigestion. It claims protection against infections fevers diphtheria and meningitis and praises its healing power. The text touts purity and superiority over other eucalyptus preparations and mentions a Supreme Court approval in Victoria.
Weather ill suited for racing details appear thin with riders named Hulin Hollins and Miss Huemuil among entries for events. The Bundaberg Having Club plans a fourth meeting on 25th March at Totrlek’s Day Perrtien venue and TACO hosts a meeting on the 4th of March.
Records of Vinita bowling club events with listed members and visiting teams for a Monday match at the Mounts. Boxing results show Max Gornick stopping Til Ewart in the ninth round at the stadium. Davis Cup action in Sydney reports Pubteraan defeating Kingroate in straight sets.
The committee presents the annual report noting £420 shortfall from 1918 subscriptions and gifts, limited government endowment due to drought, and strong public support. It highlights fundraising by the Ambulance sports, outlines equipment, members, and the formation of a second life saving team, with plans for a new life saving reel.
The district reports ongoing rain and cooler weather with a total rainfall of 4.58 inches since Monday and 12 inches since New Year's Eve. Maize acreage shows strong growth with green fields dominant as prices for the crop influence local planting and prospects.
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