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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
3
A Hamilton Red Cross report lists dozens of donors and volunteers with full names from various streets and wards, detailing Linen gifts, fabric items, household goods, and clothing as part of a community relief drive. The compiled roster names many residents and local organizations contributing to the effort.
Advertisers claim Hean's Essence cough mixture offers economical relief for coughs colds and asthma. They hail its ease of use and lack of harmful drugs and urge saving money by diluting the concentrate at home. Testimonials tout effectiveness and affordability aimed at families and infants.
Fragmentary verses celebrate friendship and distant ties with references to Lae and Peppernint Chkte, mentioning a hopeful return and shared happiness. The garbled text preserves a nostalgic, patriotic tone amid unclear names and places.
A British correspondent laments censorship and publication bans on letters about fallen soldiers and enlisted men. He argues for fair treatment of recruits and for allowing readers to see brave deeds from Gallipoli, noting the losses and shared sacrifices of families and communities.
A patriotic gathering titled War Service Night was held at Cerneetintee hall on Sunday to raise funds for the war effort. Speakers including Rev T W and C O Stewart led prayers and expressed gratitude while attendees sang public anthems and thanked local volunteers.
Surveyors from the Police Ware department tracked the railway route to a proposed breakwater site. The line crosses private property and Elen ty Park, despite mayoral promises of a deviation. A wedding in A Sainte church united Arthur Brevet D Arie and Edith Pritchard with plans to join the groom in Melbourne.
An extraction of a long and garbled advertisement-like text discusses facial blemishes and various skin treatments. It lists products and ingredients, mentions remedies claimed to reduce irritation, and notes free samples by post. The cluttered copy includes names and scattered phrases without coherent context.
Mr W O Traran, after fourteen years in the employ of Dr Shanasy at 141 Collins Street Melbourne, will assist the country practice. The town office will not be involved in conjunction with Dr Shanasy.
A garbled vintage catalog item lists Crom and Plaeckwella Turkish hea, Blackwella Etrawberry Jum, Proess on Ainelwell's Sweet Pickles, Tomalyu Soup, Heins's and Byagon's Rosell, Preserved Meats and Kippers with prices like 1/6 6d. It reads as a quirky late era grocery or advertisement snippet with many misspellings and unclear items.
A list of various food items and brands appears, including Baratoca Chips, Tiwit Chive, muffins and biscuits, shredded wheat, milk products, canteen diluted milks, Foster Clark's products, Bupper Farcines, Chevine Paste for sandwiches, Lemon Gutter, and Spore Mixture. The passage reads as a catalog of grocery goods with minor product descriptions and pricing hints.
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