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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
2
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for adults and children. It claims to cleanse the bowels, ease indigestion, and refresh the liver, with emphasis on its universal availability from the California Fig Syrup Co. and retail by chemists in two bottle sizes.
A Hamilton stock report notes a smaller fat sheep supply with crossbred ewes and lambs selling briskly amid strong demand. Store sheep and fat cattle show limited numbers as buyers compete, with prices ranging for merino wethers, crossbred lambs, and young cattle across several lots.
A draught horse and farming implement sale led by Reid, Weowa, and Hall occurred Tuesday at their Dunkeld farm one mile from town. Buyers from Macarthur to Glenthompson attended, with strong demand and prices noting solid improvements over prior sales. Numerous draught horses, mares, geldings, and foals were listed with varying prices, reflecting a robust clearing.
A fragmented report from Melbcure Markets notes Awuntratien Mercantile activity and Tow Bed Rimante trading. The text describes events, weights, and competition with unclear names and dates, mentioning a Wednesday board session and late Falter measures amid limited outcomes.
The timetable details mixed and daily train departures and arrivals among Ararat Hamilton and other towns including Dunkeld Glenthompeon Willagra Maroon and Portland. It lists departure times from Ararat and Hamilton with corresponding stops and connections to Melbourne and Tallarat, plus Branxholme Carteton Coleraine and Warrnambool services.
The Hamilton town council session honored Mayor for his service during World War I era and his leadership in organizing local relief and recognition. Attendees cited his military background and ongoing efforts to document local servicemen from the community while planning memorials for future generations.
Market report from Ballarat Pig Market on Wednesday July 19 notes a smaller attendance but a solid crowd of backers buyers and sellers. Totals show 385 head penned with prices generally easing slightly from the prior week while odd lots and heavyweight entries remained firm with modest gains seen in some porker lines.
A fragmented item reports Wood promoting a peppermint cure and mentions Gaver filling a role. Details are incomplete, but the piece hints at a health or patent medicine claim and a named participant involved in the promotion.
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