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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows numerous names and entities including agents for fire insurance and housing schemes. It mentions Marsie dee Lite, AGENT FOR Bova, London forwarding agents, and references to allotments, frontage measurements, and property sections. The text reads like a jumble of notices and advertisements with several proper nouns and place hints.
A historical notice describes the sale of property known as The 53 cm the Biogeer Hiver, split into farms for purchasers near Peters Mier and Marian Central Mill. Terms include five year tenure, prices from £140, low interest, and rent options. The land is described with boundaries, cropland, and stipulations on payments and yields.
Auctioneers and agents list numerous properties near Homebush and surrounding districts. Range includes 100 acres with water, farm lands, fenced holdings, cottages, and town lots with various improvements priced per acre or ton.
Advertisements show Gillespies Finest Anchor Brand Flour offered at 19s 6d per 200lb sack 5s per 50lb 1b bag and 2s 9d per 25lb bag. Prices reflect multiple pack sizes and units.
The article describes the visit of the King of Seaju to Da and its impact on community morale and unity. It notes reactions from residents and officials, highlighting pride and concern amid past trials and future plans for the region.
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