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Newspaper
Camperdown Herald
Location
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1917
Page
3
General wartime updates and local items include conscription referendum plans with enrolment deadlines, speeches by recruiters at the clock tower, and military actions in Europe. Also reported are transport incidents, hospital admissions, a car collision near Boorean, Excelsior Pictures program notes, and a charity show in Valets to Saturday raising funds.
Grace Hughes, a domestic servant in a Wagga boarding house, was murdered last night. Humes Stewart, aged 49, a hotel groom, was arrested and charged amid suspicions of a love affair motive. Stewart was later found dead in his prison cell.
A testimonial from Mr Frederick Clifford of Queenstown highlights chronic backache and urinary issues which improved after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad claims long success, urging readers to purchase from chemists or by mail from Poster McClellan Co. Sydney.
Advertisement notes genuine Arnall’s Oil made by G. Arnall Colau and sold by L. G. Boyle Camperdown J. Hoke Codien and assorted storekeepers in other districts.
A brief notice lists service times for Campsdown and Talindert with morning and afternoon sessions. Charles Cameron appears with a note on accounts in the North region. Me HH and Donaldson are also mentioned in connection to the schedule.
A public meeting will be held at Shire Hall Amperdown on Tuesday evening November 13 at 8 16 pm. The event invites a large attendance of Indian and gentlemen and relates to war certificates. J 2 Manifolsy, President of Shire of Hampden.
The notice explains electors must be on the supplementary roll by September 24 to be entitled to vote and may vote only in their enrolled division. It notes two candidate races place the number opposite the Labor candidate and mentions the Economy party seeks wage restraint while supporting state expenditures. Polls run from 6 am to 7 pm with Mr Deany and Mr McMeel sharing similar views per McMeel’s speech.
Argumentative political flyer endorses private candidate P Mahon as a local farmer and Labor-aligned advocate. Claims he supports small farmers, opposes middlemen, and would enable Labor governance in Victoria, noting his absence on national duties.
The ad touts GENUINE RAND EGYPTS EXTRACT as safe and beneficial, claiming it prevents infections and treats ailments from meningitis to colds. It cites a Melbourne Age report of eucalyptus lolly poisoning, asserting Sander's Extract is refined, with no harmful by effects, and suitable for wounds, burns, and rheumatic complaints.
A damaged ad fragment touts a patent cure and remedies involving hot water and Arnall oil for cow udders. It mentions G Arnall Colaq and endorsers L G Boyle and J Hoare. The piece also notes offers from International Harvester Co of Australia and a final notice urging delayed orders.
Tuesday sale activity at the yard drew local buyers and distant traders. Cattle prices ranged with prime cows around 10 to 12 pounds and store cattle selling briskly. sheep and lambs saw heavy clearing with prime crosses and ewes fetching notable sums as buyers steadied markets.
The Odd Fellows Hall hosts Tournament 4 and Danre on Wednesday November 21 to raise funds for Queen of Peace Clyra Dawn. Good music and supper provided. Tickets cost two shillings.
Market data shows declines across store goods and pig sales with figures indicating price reductions from £2 16s to £1 10s and smaller shifts for various items. The report notes store disruptions and a general downward trend in the latest commercial notes.
The sale listed poultry prices for hens pullets ducks and geese with per item rates, plus vegetables and fruit including gooseberries new potatoes cabbage lettuce greens and root vegetables. Furniture items such as bedstead chairs rugs and bicycles were sold with prices noted and items like dresses and pints brought to £28.
Notice from the Governor of Victoria dated November 27 1917 lists candidates Patrick McManon of Camperdown and David Swan Cman of Highton for the Hampden electoral district. Polling on November 19 1917 opens at 8 00 am and closes at 7 00 pm with venues at Odd Fellows Hall Camperdown Mechanic Institute Skipton Naroghil Darlington Derrinalom Horrybank Ureway Lake Boonoorah and other district schools. Returning Officer Thomas Alfred Odif signs the notice at Beaufort November 5 1917.
A discussion on matter possibly being a single underlying substance with atoms forming diverse materials. It then shifts to health, arguing kidney and liver function cause various pains and praising Warner's Safe Care as a remedy. The piece notes products available in original and cheaper forms.
In loving memory of Private Roy Jocaph Kerr wounded at Gallipoli August 21 1915 died at Haiopetoad England November 7 1916 aged 22 inserted by his loving parents sisters and brothers
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