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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs Calfig as a universal remedy for upset stomachs and temporary ill humor. It promises gentle stomach cleansing, relief within hours, and notes authentic labeling with the California Syrup Co brand and two bottle sizes.
A patriotic fundraising event yielded a first prize of 1/1 for Mina N Mitchell of Lonedale Street Hamilton with 47 correct answers. Miss Jenking organized the competition and provided the top prize while other contestantsMiss M Hegge Miss FA Young Allan Young and Neil Morison were close behind with 45 correct. Judges opened a batch of papers in Miss Jenkins presence and the mayor Mr S L Omier announced the results, noting several valuable unsealed answers found among the submissions.
The YMCA expanded its war time campaign extending its work to training camps and front line areas. The national committee spent half a million pounds to support troops with secretaries and facilities, creating a vast network across Britain and allied dominions to aid service members and civilian morale.
A government official praised the work of a prominent welfare organization in supporting troops during the war. He noted the group’s lessons in morale and health, alongside the Red Cross, and urged continued contributions through local committees to sustain home front services.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the death of Mrs McClure, aged seven, leaving four children and a bereaved husband. The funeral was held at Farrow cemetery with about forty mourners. Father Timmins officiated. Local prospects improve with rain, lambs, gingerage, and a promising winter crop. A man named Rething faces charges for poisoning parrots and killing lambs, while a high wind and rain aid farming conditions.
Coleraine racing club officials report a financial deficit of £340 7 2 against receipts of £125 with potential £40 surplus if members’ levies at the May meeting are credited. Upcoming race dates set for January and May with accounts presented totaling £76 10 3 including £25 Grandstand dues. Leitch pictures and Cyteraton tours boost local entertainment alongside a growing popular rent era impact.
An advertisement urges readers to seek Natura Health Home Treatment for various ailments including women’s disorders nerve and liver troubles and indigestion. Mrs. Clifford invites interviews and free consultations noting a Hamilton visit at Victoria Hotel on June 20 21 with specific hours and medicines claimed to be safer.
The text touts a miracle product promising to reverse grey hair for all ages including the elderly. It claims strong results, with warnings that aging will be halted and hair color restored using a proprietary formula and various named ingredients.
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