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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented text discusses the value of publicity and inexpensive advertising in local papers. It notes that small space in regional papers can reach more readers, referencing a farmer's approach and a periodical called the Progressive Farmer.
The text outlines subscriber and advertiser duties, noting that without express notice, continued subscriptions or advertisements are assumed. It states publishers may send through arrears, hold subscribers responsible if they do not claim papers, move without informing publishers, refuse to take papers, or fail to notify end of subscription. It also covers prepayment, nonresponse, and implied consent. It concludes that anyone who receives a newspaper and uses it while not ordered is treated as a subscriber by law.
Postal rules describe charges for letters to the United Kingdom and colonies, post cards, and printed papers. Rates include 1d for single letters, 1d half with replies, 1d for reply half, 1d per half ounce for post cards, and 2 oz segments of printed papers at specified rates up to 5 lbs. Also mentions weights, destinations, and rate variants for newspapers and magazines within the Commonwealth, Australia, Fiji, and other regions.
An advertisement claims a new chest style refrigerator that keeps all eatables safely cooled and usable without fully opening the door. It highlights sealed compartments for easy access and a design described as latest fashion with full doors for security. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect the appliances at Hay Street.
A garbled report describes Alhambra bars offering various items and prices, mentioning PVs Acatrali, Hy ten dollars, and meals at 34 per plate. It references Castlemaine Emu and a wine policy, with vague notes on unions and employee sentiment amid alphabetic listing.
A historic note claims a single 12 inch gun expulsion causes vibrations powerful enough to shatter windows many miles away. It mentions a capital pun and hundreds of thamberstouns occurring annually in Abyssina amid strong sensory effects.
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