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Newspaper
Goulburn Evening Penny Post
Location
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
The program lists multiple athletic contests including hospital handicaps over 1 and 4 miles with various prize values. Events feature veterans and under 16 classifications, plus novelty races such as blindfold, bucket of water, musical peg cycle, and live wheelbarrow races with entry/post entry details and trophy values.
A lecture by Mr G Quirk of the Uerry Stud Harm outlined practical ensilage methods. He advised on silo foundations, using logs and planks, proper door design, temperature control, and packing to exclude air. He contrasted tub silos with stacks and described stack construction, framing, and roof guidance for effective silage storage.
A fragmented report notes a Weetangern youth shows early prowess as a champion boy rabiter and references efforts to modernize dairy practices. It discusses milk and butter fat production in cows, noting care and nutrition influence peak yields, and mentions age related milestones and long term productivity concerns.
Tourism offers list pleasure trips to Brisbane Colombo and New York with reduced fares including rail and hotel expenses. Messrs Betts & Son, agents for Goulburn and district, offer these packages. David Anderson is general manager in Australia. Martin Place venue listed for fare details.
The column reviews spring fashion with gowns, silks, and trims, praising Parisian influences while critiquing excessive haberdashery. It notes a shift toward sensible dress and highlights the upcoming Woman's Conference in Australasia with topics on immigration, land, and women’s rights.
Port Salisbury to Brindisi sailings listed with steamers Conranne Roya and Ives Condon. Vague dates given for departures on ships 2olkenot Express and Osiris from Sydney calling at usual ports. Main line steamers allowed to call at ports amid unclear schedule.
A vintage advertisement touts Dow n Kidney Pills for backache and urinary disorders. It features testimonials praising the product and urges readers to buy from local pharmacies, naming Bergmark's Pharmacy and Pooter-McClellan Co. in Sydney. The copy emphasizes warnings of pain and promises healing, urging immediate action.
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