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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
3
A damaged OCR advert promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative and cleansing remedy for headaches constipation and bile flow. It touts ease of use for children and adults, warns against fake copies, and claims universal selling points by listed pharmaceutical outlets and doctors.
Sydney Cerman received a sentence for attempted escape from Australia after an unlawful attempt to leave without permit. Wilhelm Babre, a German, was also sentenced on the same charge. A Swiss individual named Kenest Frimli received three years for fraud related charges.
Emil Inermann of Awies was jailed for two months for impersonating a German war official and claiming ties to the Lang war effort, in a Melbourne case heard on Turadlay.
The article reports Ben Tillett visiting Paris and London discussing British resolve, German warfare, and the need to defeat Germany to free France and Belgium. It describes his view of British energy, the war’s impact on civilians, and calls for overwhelming supplies and extended war effort. It also briefly notes a separate local accident where a boy suffered severe injury while chopping wood.
Melbourne market prices list grain and produce per ton and per basket with various entries. Items include wheat, oats, hay, corn and related figures from vendors and brokers, reflecting daily local trade activity.
A poemlike piece extols naval power and defense of Australia under a southern sky. It praises the navy, laments German actions, and envisions Britain’s ships guarding the realm while the ocean and air battle threaten the land. The voice invokes resilience and national identity through maritime imagery.
Fragmentary prose praises Italian resolve and public calm after World War I, noting the shift from loud demonstrations to quiet streets. It recalls leaders and poets, and reflects on sacrifice, duty, and national pride amid ongoing conflict.
The Federal Attorney presided at a Melbourne copper industry conference. Proposals for the development of a key ore ware discussed and the meeting adjourned amid optimism.
The Chief Secretary Mr Grace opened the State fish shop in Sydney today in the presence of Sir Gerald Stricklands and the Lord Mayor. The Lord Mayor bought 10 pounds worth of fish for the hospital.
Ballarat Tuesday stock report notes Messia and G. Valentine and Co reporting cattle and sheep at strong values. Cattle tally shows 31 penned with quality noted, sheep 1578 penned with good to prime stock, market steady at last week’s top rates. A truck of crossbred wethers for W W Read of Amie averaged a record £4 10s 1d. Lawnhe pens 438 sold at high values.
A chemist urges magnesia as a safe remedy for stomach distress, saying it does not digest food but neutralizes sour content in the stomach. He recounts a personal anecdote about his aunt who recovered after using saturated magnesia, warning against many pills that cure nothing.
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