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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
3
In London on Monday reports describe patients arriving with unclear symptoms. The Flower Hospital experiments with a treatment using celluloid and a solution, while other hospitals pursue cures. Public irritation grows over perceived overly harsh medical policies and test efforts.
Australians post 536 in their second innings as Trumper Darling and Hopkins star. Gentlemen reply with 129 all out in second innings. Bowling highlights include Brearley leading for the Gentlemen with 4 for 141 and McLeod 1 for 78 for the Australians.
The committee discussed letters to Mofat and others, potential substitutes if Mofat cannot act, and appointment of a fecal chair. Agreed to leave labor hiring to the secretary and approved outward correspondence. Mentioned prize money increase to £240, Singer machine offer accepted with cash prize alternative debated, and scheduling tweaks for exhibits, track widening, and milk testing at the show ground. Public attendance and local canvassing planned for exhibits. next meeting set for May 17.
Historical Mackay notices detail transfer applications for licensed victuallers including Thomas Tate Studdle and McGuire, with references to premises in Mackay and Plane Creek. Also advertised are liquidation sales, farm auctions, and transport gear nearing public sale, plus schedules for races and public notices regarding local business liquidations and licenses.
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