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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
3
A garbled report discusses childhood constipation and the idea that a child does not laugh or play when constipated. It references various brand names like Cal fig and a syrup company, with stray mentions of battleplanes funding and imperial matters. The text is heavily corrupted OCR with scattered proper nouns and dubious phrases.
A letter and reply discuss the timber of electoral reform and rural development. The exchange cites Finland and Australia as models, contrasts urban rail funding with rural needs, and argues for equal electorates, broader naval reform, and decentralization against Labour themes.
Odd dialect lines describe envy of smooth skin and youth, claiming a remedy in a product labeled Therol but containing unclear claims. The format references a price of 1/9 on stage and attribution to J Ho Rountree, a Hamilton agent, with older-time advertising tone and dubious cosmetic promises.
A readable fragment describes a Condy allllence performance with Lucal and Mime Ataryliac among the cast, detailing the varied roles and a finale number. It notes Chante ted Heagni and a subsequent crowd-pleaser, with performers including Sir Harry Blunt and Miss Ameethieg among others in a bustling, if partial, program.
Coats for ladies offered at reduced prices in various fabrics and styles. Beaver cloth, gabardine, mackintosh, and wool blends featured with sale prices and size ranges. selections include full length coats, collar dine faced, emerald and khaki colors, and midseason discounts from 42 shillings down to lower amounts. Limited stock in W and sizes. prices listed in pounds.
Fashion notes describe ladies garments with quantities and prices. Includes costumes, frocks, belts, blouses, and fabrics with described colors and materials, listing multiple items and suggested retail prices.
Readable items include 24 pieces assorted safety pins bow ties collars and nets. A lime of black ball buttons, laces, and muslin sailor suits offered at clearances. Various textiles and notions listed with bargain pricing across a broad haberdashery lineup.
A fifty-pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person involved in stealing or damaging lambs wool or sheep at Larmo road. The notice is signed by T. Armstrong and dated November 17.
The readable fragments describe chewing length, references to liver and Poulet, and a note ending with No 3. The text is incomplete and shows garbled phrases without clear event, date, or named entities.
Our Dress Department showcases Serge-White and Cotton Gabardine fabrics in multiple widths and stripes. Sale prices per yard range from low to mid dollars with items like Pin stripe Analites and Twill variants listed. Also promoted are White Cheese and wholesale terms for retail purchase.
Fragmented OCR item notes fur collars and cuffs at a sale or auction. Mentions Lothar and Cuf2 with unclear pricing. Indicates a choice price around 40 with trims and a quoted price. Details are garbled and not fully readable.
A fragmented advertisement lists bed linens and fabrics with sale prices. Items include towels, cotton wool blends, satin edge textiles, quilts in multiple colors, and striped fabrics. The legible details mention widths, colors, and unit prices though many terms are garbled.
Sale items include men's dark blue fleecy shirts at reduced prices. Also featured are natural fleecy under shirts and grey undershirts with sale pricing. Cotton work shirts and wool blends are listed with various offers.
Fragmentary OCR text asserts personal wish verification and mentions a child winning a dog from an unspecified authority, with garbled names and locations. The readable parts suggest a testimonial or formal statement tied to an individual and a cited decree or document. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
A damaged OCR reads a notice from the Caledonian Hotel Hamilton listing propriety names and warnings against trespassing. It mentions telephone contact and a threat of prosecution for trespass under government supervision.
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