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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
2
The text describes a venture offering headache back and neuralgia relief using nerve puzzles and chemical blends. It mentions a 14 days supply priced attractively with weekly cost savings and promises guidance from a chemist. The address listed is 178 Castlerenih St Sydney and hints at medical product promotion.
A local public notice states that she has purchased the hospital lavily conducted by Nurno Beckmar, George and Robert Streets. Patients ratebved. Phone 207.
Local piece lauds Bundaberg volunteers for civilian and charitable service. It praises the Ambulance Brigade and railway workers, noting their disciplined, selfless efforts to aid others and safeguard property and lives. The article urges public gratitude and recognition for their unseen labors.
Alderman Martin Duan and W. Loon, who visited Briabane to meet Mr. McCormack, discussed amending the Local Authorities Act to raise rates from 6d to 1. They returned yesterday morning with indications from the Home Secretary and the Mayor that the full Home Secretary may be placed in charge, and a proposed levy of $4 was considered.
The text notes heavy expenses from a previous office fire and urges clients to pay their accounts promptly, especially overdue ones, thanking them in anticipation.
Weather forecast reports hot sultry conditions in the northern half with possible rain on the north coast and Carpentaria divisions. Local items note a Returned Soldiers' Conference at Wondai, attendance by Hunsberg and Yandaran reps, and ongoing repatriation committee discussions. A foundation day excursion from Bundaberg is planned with a train departure at 2 15 pm and return the same day.
The article reports on port operations and trade shifts including lower copper ore exports due to Mount Perry mine downgrades. It cites totals for 110 and 1905 07 years, a fall in copper ore and general cargo to Bundaberg, and mentions sugar shipments and machinery. Ambulance sports preview notes fine weather and a schools relay race with six teams entered.
A Bundaberg notice outlines a request for growers to file cost of production returns to the Central Board. A 14 year old boy, William Jensen, was hospitalized after eating overripe mangos. The city’s water supply project gains traction as Brisbane officials help inspect Enoggera filter beds and plans for improved waterworks proceed. Convent Day School operations resume with timetable adjustments as Convent High School opens a week later.
A comprehensive report outlines fees paid to barristers and solicitors for the year. Details include recoveries from opposing parties and non recoverable costs. The document notes Mr. Ryans name does not appear in the list of expense items.
Fragmentary text notes a plan to seek two hours of work and a town event. It mentions local officials and a general sense of preparing for a job search or public aid. Specific names and places are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
Soreness of the muscles whether from violent exercise or injury is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. War muscular rheumatism pains in the chest are relieved rapidly. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is sold everywhere.
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