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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
4
A garbled OCR entry references a monthly meeting about water supply and an auditory briefing. It mentions figures such as Williams (chairman) and Curran, with scattered notes on expenditures, inspections, and a planned report to an international body. Details are unclear due to corruption.
A fragmented report outlines irregularities in a community water and fuel supply arrangement. It mentions improper use of funds, unauthorized refunds, and a demand for payment adjustments tied to meter readings. Several names and amounts are listed as payees or contributors in the ledger.
A ferry catastrophe near Lytton caused multiple deaths and injuries. The report lists a mother and several children among the victims, with other casualties and distressed families seeking aid.
A fragmented ad from the Manchester Department highlights deep discounts across various lines including jackets, children’s apparel, millinery, and home goods. It promises "Better all round value" than rivals in the Wimmera and urges early purchase to secure reduced prices on a broad assortment.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a wide clothing department with hosiery and underwear for women and children, featuring price listings, fabrics, and sizes. It urges customers to visit for up to date patterns and a large stock of garments including socks, shirts, trousers, and overcoats.
The department touts world class merchandise at prices that beat rivals with heavy emphasis on discounts. Listings describe heavy fabrics, carpets, quilts, shawls, satins, and other textiles with multiple prices and bargains. The text imitates a promotional ledger highlighting reduced costs and implied urgency to purchase during a sale period.
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