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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
4
An old listing shows Ladica’ and Gents' boots and shoes, military boots at 14 and cheap groceries edition, safety matches at 6d, Tou Jota 5/6, scented cake 2/9, writing tablets and cases, envelopes, and a leather-writing case set. Include various prices and goods such as linen writing tablets and writing cases.
A mother reports a rash spreading on her baby’s body and legs improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes her child slept better and showed no remaining skin marks after about three weeks and requests a free sample by post.
A reporter notes Senator F Findley speaking at a Labor event about the 1915 election on May 5. He contrasts Labor with a "Win the war" party backed by powerful donors, accusing it of manipulating posters and public sentiment to defeat Labor. He recalls wartime political clashes, urging unity and predicting Labor majorities in May.
A help guide for mothers on managing coughs colds and preventing croup. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as beneficial with early use when the croupy cough appears. Advice emphasizes readiness and early treatment to ward off attacks. Contains promotional tone for the remedy.
A party meeting analyzes conscription, public works, and wartime finance. Speakers defend Labour voluntary enlistment, rail and telegraph support, and Commonwealth Bank policies while criticizing the Win the War coalition and Hughes era. The discussion covers federation, elections, and party reforms ahead of May voting.
Private S Denton recently back invalided from the front was welcomed with addresses of praise by Rev Powney and local speakers. Denton’s wounds are described as severe yet he regains strength, with one leg remaining impaired, and he hopes full recovery soon. A social dance closed the event, with modest attendance and informal dancing. Separately, a meeting discussed renting a building for maternity wards in the township, with a special meeting planned for next Saturday. Also an advertisement extols Laxey Tonic Pills as a liver remedy for headaches and related ailments, claiming quick relief and broad availability at 1/ per bottle.
A vintage line touts a stomach and liver tonic superior to Castara, claimed to boost daily energy and work efficiency. Manufactured by a qualified pharmachytical chemist and distributed by chemists and country store keepers, with wholesale lines from multiple firms in Geelong and Melbourne area names.
Fragmentary list recalls several individuals and places such as Akaghinte and UNAY STREET along with references to daily consulting, bridge work, coal and gold costs, artificial plates, and commissions. The garbled text resembles a mushed ledger or notice with scattered proper nouns and vague tasks.
Incomplete OCR reads a public notice related to IDESTAT at AGERY AND LABORATORY Coleraine. Mentions telephone 9 Merino and events on May 3 May 7 and May 8 including care and nursing sessions with named locations and times.
Richards & Co's Deladon Studio advertises bridal portraits in four large dressing rooms with afterglow lighting and enlarged soldier portraits. It promotes orders with a satisfaction guarantee and lists photo sizes, mounts, and prices, inviting customers to call phone 282.
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