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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
6
A tragic double drowning occurred at The Bluff Glenelg on Wednesday. Miss Mary V Dey, 20, and Miss Devercua jumped in to aid a drowning woman, then disappeared. their bodies were recovered the next day and identified. The report notes discovery and identification, with local authorities and witnesses.
The government plans military instruction sessions from early November to late April at Brossliunestone for Light Horse and Infantry units. Candidates are selected from allocated units, with Liew A. A Rogers and Lieut G. Predavan of the Ted Infantry to attend at Broalmeadows on the Saturday inst.
Auction details note a sale of items including a prime sausage eat and various goods with prices listed. Proceeds reportedly to be used for income, with mention of old title and short supply causing paper shortages. Readers see prices in pounds shillings and pence, and items described as aged, but generally in fair condition with bids in the 1/5 to 7/6 range and occasional references to market activity and buyers.
Market notes scarce grain and high prices with little business. Wheat and oats quoted low or unsteady while hay bran and poland show minimal movement. Prices listed include wheat six shillings per bushel oats three shillings and one penny per bushel with bran around forty pounds per ton.
Mr Samaco of Surdistreet Grey rine Auckland reports dysentery and praises Pambertala Colic and Dyspepsia Remedy for immediate relief. He mentions Chamberlain's Sea Remedy as popular among Maoris and credits it with stopping further illness.
W J Miller advertises direct purchases of ladies costumes blouses skirts and more with prices quoted like 10 11 to 6 1. Numerous items include Voila robes silk and printed costumes crepe blouses white dresses and skirts with trims and embroidery. A few children and ready to wear pieces are also mentioned with hats and boots to clear at low prices.
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