27 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
1
Vintage medicine advertisement touts Wawn's Wonder-Wool claimed to ease chest pains from influenza and pneumonia and its Wonder-Balm for chest and rheumatic pains. It recommends pocket use and nostril application with pricing and Sydney manufacturer details.
Geraldton visitor recounts W. Cant, aged about 100, as a member of the 1861 government expedition led by R L Wtin to explore interior Western Australia north and east of settled districts. The journal, map, and sketches from Austin and Brown are bound for safekeeping, noting hardships, losses, and the discovery of Mount Magnet.
In Ballamt East Mr F Cumming describes severe indigestion and liver sluggishness. After months of illness he was advised to try Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. Four bottles restored appetite sleep and strength. The testimonial notes the pills’ cleansing and healing effects and endorses their advertising use.
An account details Mr Austin and companions crossing arid terrain to reach a water source. They suffer thirst, fatigue, and near collapse, yet persevere with help from locals and endurance of mounts. Cant and others survive to reach the well. Kenneth Brown namesake earns honor in the expedition.
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