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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
3
A collage of wartime reflections and local notices mentions croppable topics from the era. References include public sentiment toward government action, humanitarian appeals, and notices about school concerts, charity drives, and community events. A Returned Anzac, Mr W McCullagh, is noted for rejoining munitions work and plans to depart for England.
The Loch Ard disaster of June 1 1878 is recalled near Fort Campbell. The ill fated 628 ton ship wrecked with all passengers and crew lost except Eva Carmichael and midshipman Thomas R. Pearce. Pearce saved Miss Carmichael?
Tuesday weekly stock sale at Camperdown Yard saw heavy yarding of cattle and few sheep. Prime light bullocks from Parramatta area sold around £10 10s per head. high quality dairy cattle and store stock met solid demand with prices firming versus last week. Prices listed include prime light dice bullocks £18-£20, fat cows £12-£14, dairy cows £10-£11, calves £4-£5, and store lambs £1-£1 4s with several fat sheep sold at steady values. Local buyers and the public participated, keeping prices buoyant though some softening noted on top grades.
P Burgess advert claims Sanders Extract protects against eucalyptus oil harms and infections. It cites a Melbourne Age report of 1916 poisoning and alleges Sanders Extract prevents meningitis and treats wounds burns and colds. It urges households to use Sanders Extract despite claimed refined process and lack of harmful effects.
Fragmented travel sketch recounts a journey through a small town with scene snippets of drapery goods shops malcontent clerks and locals. The narrator notes odd fashion and comical misunderstandings while searching for a muse and references a mysterious “HL” as the punch line.
A fragment discusses the old-fashioned husband as steady, thrifty, and homebound, contrasting him with the modern spouse. It notes his tendency to meddle less in earnings and more in household tasks while remaining a cautious, dependable partner.
Half mast flags signal the death of Private Hector McGarvie son of Mr W MecGarvin Pembornei youngest of the McGarvie brothers who enlisted. His brothers Sergeant Keith McGarvie and Private Dave McGarvie had returned from the front after serving the Empire. The fallen soldier was held in high esteem and sympathy is offered to his relatives. For Children's Hacking Cough at next Woods Great Popparmint Ware.
Letters from T K Smith of Northcote and Mrs E Lloyd of South Melbourne describe chronic liver pain and related symptoms. Both credit Warner's Safe Cure for relief after trial, with testimonials of full recovery and renewed health. An Oddfellows hall event next week funds Our Heroes Day Carnival refreshments.
Camp erdown Auction Mart reports a lively sale with large turnout and strong demand for produce and farm goods. Poultry prices ranged from hens to turkeys and fowls, vegetables included cabbages and turnips, potatoes and onions sold with varying marks, farm tools and bicycles fetched modest sums.
The notice lists church services at PREWYTERBIAN CAMPERDOWN 11 a.m. and DONALDSON Camperdown 7 p.m. with other times 2.20 p.m. and 7.3 p.m. It mentions Rev A Dunn and a chronic cheat complaint with Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 15 6d.
The article reports on friction within the Coalition Government led by Prime Minister Hughes. It notes his assertive leadership and perceived dictatorial manner, provoking discontent among Liberal ministers. During question time Hughes limits answers, and a surprise move by the Opposition disrupts the session, ending with an adjournment as no business proceeds.
CHERTY MACKTE & CO. announce the sale of Mr James Rose’s blacksmiths and wheelwrights plant and vehicles. Items include Electric motor 5 hp, lathe tools, saw bench, poaching machine, tires, lorries, drays, milk waggons, carts, buggies, and a large stock of timber iron tools. No reserve. Terms strictly cash.
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