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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
4
Ulbrick and Forsyth announce auctions and private sales of Attock and land across the state every Friday. Trust monies available at low rates through Coleraine agent Mr Chan Tippett.
In Terang on Wednesday December 19 1917 select consignments from Young Bros John Fenton A B Smith Co and others go to auction under receiver instructions from Mesure Harris and Duane. Station bred ewes wethers lambs and rams of numerous crosses tote breeds in superb condition drafted for late sale to elate buyers. three months terms and full particulars by rate pamphlet.
Four thousand well grown lambs from Riverina station pastures sire lines Lincoln and Leicester. Drop ewes and wethers shorn October, described as sound, healthy and among the year's best offerings. Auctioneers include Nclean McKenzie Co and Dalgety & Co Ltd. sale at Newmarket on Tuesday at 1:90 p.m.
Repatriation and Information Bureau led by Mrs J Wyvis outlines new measures for postwar support. The department lists allotments preparation and mining soldier programs, with emphasis on training, employment for reformed men, and issue of four period certificates and war savings stamps.
A report from the auctioneers T. H Laid ee and Co and others describes strong local demand for prime sheep with good mutton clearing at late rates. Prices range across prime crossbred wethers and ewes, with store cattle and calves showing mixed demand and some dullness in certain sectors.
A notable Hilgay estate clearing sale led by Messrs John Fentem and Co. with T. H. Laid and Son under Ballarat Trustees and Mira Isabelly Weatherly, attracted buyers from Casterton, Wartreambool, Terang and the Wimmera district. Cattle and sheep sold strongly, with prices listed for crossbred ewes, cull lambs, shorthorn cattle, and a range of horses and plant equipment. overall results deemed satisfactory to vendors.
A Fitzroy nurse endorses Morse Indian Root Talis as a remedy for constipation and liver issues. She claims five years of use, citing relief for patients and personal success with the pills despite limited medical backing. The note reflects historical patent medicine claims circulating in private hospitals.
A large sheep sale at Hindoran woolshed yardes attracted buyers from multiple districts. About 1000 sheep yarded with strong bidding. notable lots included I N Beges tooth merino ewes and Duffett Barwon Leigh muttons. Buyers from Cwaterton Coleraine Hamilton Willura Ararat and Terang attended.
Four tenders were received for carting rubble from the quarry to streets in the borough. The lowest bid of £47 18s 4d from Mr. Moysey was accepted after debate on delaying pending plant purchases. A separate tender for cutting and delivering blue gum trees to the town hall was approved at 5 shillings per ton for firewood.
A catalog style list features Xmas stockings 6d and 1 shilling 2d6 with tins butter booth and toffees, assorted sweets and cake decorations. It notes flowers pansies roses and decorative Xmas cards with Merry Xmas greetings. Also lists dried fruits nuts and crystallized fruits and preserves for cakes.
A fragmented list of meat products and canned fruits for holidays including beef, tongue varieties, sheep tongues, ox tongues, ham pate for sandwiches, sausages, chins pies, and pineapples peaches pears canned fruit. Also notes jars of peaches pears sliced peaches fruit salad and prune or prince jars with prices like 1/6 2/f and 104.
A garbled ad lists a variety of preserves and flavorings with odd spellings and mixed prices. Items include Fruit Relish, Lemon Butter, Bweet Pickles, Custard Powders, Jelly Crystals, Raspberry Vinegar, Lemon Squash, Orange Aquash, Lime Juice Cordial, Exa concentrated Cordials, Hop and Ginger Weer Powders, and Sodas with staggered shillings.
After a tiring day, Wean's tonic is claimed to calm nerves and improve sleep. The ad promises rapid nerve support, urging readers to buy from G. Wean Co. Comiar at 178 Castlebridge Street with a price per bottle and bulk options.
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