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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1926
Page
4
A rough reminiscence full of misheard speech and blurred memories. The narrator recalls Hogan, a newspaper office, and the communal hunger for a morsel of comfort amid illness and struggle. It touches on work, poetry, and life in a worn town with vivid locals and a wandering, comic voice.
A satirical editor letter bemoans absence of the editor in chief and defends publishing stance. It references justice and a raging debate, invoking Disraeli and a call to be decent amid a contentious public discourse.
In a Treasury inquiry into alienations related to tendering for railway materials, Mr. Shedden charged dishonesty by Railway Commissioners. The session opened with high legal presence, adjourned after complex exchanges, and included withdrawal of charges and continued probing of tender favoritism and pricing across timber contracts.
The fourth Ashes test concluded in a draw after England batted 6 hours 20 minutes for 305 and took six wickets. Woolley showed a bold intent while Gregory bowled well on his return. Australia's innings featured Tyldesley, Blythe, and Malloy among others, with both sides sharing the spoils as the match reached a draw.
An Australian advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for all forms of piles Bleeding itching protruding and blind. It features Mr W Solomon of Parramatta recounting long previous suffering and relief after using the product and notes pricing 2/9 per pot with mail order from Foster McGlellan Co Sydney.
An historical note highlights Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. The ad text positions it as a universal stomach and throat aid and suggests quick relief through peppermint-based formula.
The article mocks rival Sydney experts led by Messrs Elder and Coates, praising Alec Rider Nag for practical eyewear. It then reports a Port Stephens syndicate drilling at Pindimar near the harbor entrance, finding shale, with prospects of a commercial coal seam at 100 to 200 feet, and plans to test other district areas.
A fragmentary ad style note extols a warm peppermint drink named Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy. It urges the reader to sit up and drink to stay comfy, warm, and soothed, claiming the beverage will ease coughing and provide cozy relief in a nostalgic, promotional voice.
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