20 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
1
The notice lists updated last mail times for Pinjarra Perth Coolup Bunbury Marrivup Dwellingup Holyonk Mandurah West Coolup with daily or weekly schedules. It outlines daily 1 a m and 5 p m departures and mid morning and midday slots on specific days for various towns in the district.
Postal information outlines rates for letters to the United Kingdom and Dominions, one per half penny for certain letter cards, penny post, base postcards, and replies. Printed matter charges apply per 2 ounces, with different rates for books printed outside Australia or within, and newspaper rates for Commonwealth destinations including New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua.
An article extols the Alhambra Bars run by M. De Pervo, highlighting central Hay and Barrack Streets location, multiple entrances, and year round appeal. It notes temperature control, cleanliness, and health standards, plus a dual beer and wine offering with prices and cellar details. The piece also discusses publicity’s payoffs for farmers and retailers, urging advertising in local papers to reach wider audiences.
The document lists publication pricing rules for magazines and serials in Australia and abroad. It covers intervals not exceeding three months with 4d. rates for Boz.yoF and related items, plus commercial papers and samples with 4oz pricing equivalents.
Fragmented OCR text advises persistent advertising and truthful claims to build reputation. It emphasizes choosing sellable items, informing the public of value, and maintaining honest pricing to sustain customer trust.
The text discusses chest refrigeration designs and public skepticism. It mentions W Zimpel’s study of refrigeration and critiques chest models built with questionable materials. It references fire and safety concerns and admonishes careful dissection of items, urging cleanliness and caution in experiments.
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