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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
4
Council discussed road repairs from Hamilton to Mortlake, drainage, and ford issues. Members debated graveling, culverts, and fence removals while officers reported cattle counts, goose concerns, and financial balances.
An old advertisement touts Rexona Rapid Healing Ointment by Nene with claims of quick relief for ulcers burns cuts and skin diseases. Sold in triangular pots at 16 wml a bottle through Leeds and Co. Wholesale details are ambiguous and wording is unclear.
Mr J A Worseley of Margate recalls a violent incident near a palm filled bar where a motel was threatened. He describes severe pain and medical relief after a home remedy, noting confusion over a torn page reading horne. The account includes references to local figures Thomion and Cy.
Messrs Mesury and Fenton reported a large turnout at the Wootong Vale sale on Thursday, with brisk bidding and high prices for Merino wethers and ewes. The top lot of 200 Newlands bred wethers drew wide admiration, selling around 14 shillings 6 pence, as buyers from various lines and stations remained active through the day.
The report lists shade temperature readings and rainfall totals with moon phases and a long-range note. It cites figures such as 25.27 inches of total rainfall and daily measurements for December with references to January and 1912 era data.
An advertisement touts Bile Beans as a universal remedy for digestive troubles and weakness. It includes a testimonial of dramatic relief from headache, indigestion, loss of appetite, and fatigue after using the product, offered for sale by chemists and retailers.
Alarmer notes that buyers face high prices and limited choices as Dairymaid and Elinetell sewing machines are offered via International Harvester Co of Australia Pty. Ltd. Quality is touted as fully guaranteed and on par with other brands. The ad lists branches in Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Perth and London awaiting orders.
Corner Milton and Colline Streets Hamilton offers Singer Agent INGER 6 1 Model a Shuttle Hall Beettlags posters. Trial in Free Needlee obtained from Singer Shop. Machines overhauled or repaired at a moderate charge. Work guaranteed. Address orders and all communications.
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