17 May 1902
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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
1
An old advertisement from Rogers & Co promotes drapery goods across seasons, highlighting direct-from-manufacturer pricing and zero price increases. It touts extensive stock in garments, winter dress materials, and department items, claiming top value and low duty impact for cost-conscious buyers in the southern district.
Fragmentary lines describe a grand volcanic eruption affecting multiple regions and people. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but the piece hints at widespread disruption and dramatic weather or atmospheric effects linked to the eruption. The tone resembles a chaotic news blurb with uncertain details.
Fragmented text describes a wartime update from an unidentified report. It mentions states and forces, with scattered phrases about solar and deuce, plus a pace at which events unfold. The readable portions hint at military actions and timing, but many details are garbled.
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