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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

3

Telegrams From Port City Newsroom Incomplete Fragments

A turbulent bundle of telegrams recounts a police inquiry in Marlborough over alleged rough treatment, a Brisbane to Rockhampton death before arrival, and complaints of rough police conduct. Also noted are shipping movements, cargoes, and regional land auction details involving Crown lands and pastoral companies.

Brigbane Withers Rockhampton Brisbane Momfay Marvborigh Torough Marlborough Timm Herwerey Aptesor Japan London Antenor Sas Shasehal Aakold Beetrom Morgan Waterade Agrculture Deham Portland Downs Pastoral Company Lansdowne Pastorel Company Thay Murrimderd Holdings D. H Dalrymple Pinnacle Plain Sutervision

Fragmented Cablegrams From London And Abroad

A garbled London dispatch reports Enoch Friwards addressing the Miners Federation of Bristol about a feared rise in food prices and unity within the movement. Other items describe a fireman fatally injured on a Millete express, a Madrid treaty unclear in Spain France Morocco balance, and multiple attempted robberies with police catching suspects after moonlit efforts.

London Enoch Friwards Bristol Madrid Spain France Morocco Tettan Tangier Moon Ulin Cerape

State Parliament Debates Franchise and Redistribution Bills

Brisbane assembly notes ongoing debate on the Franchise Fill and Redistribution of Seats Bill. Mersrery moves to delay operation, Macartney pushes amendments. Speaker rules on irrelevance. discussions continue amid party tensions and voter sentiment as ministers face opposition.

Brisbane Uberdale Drayton Toowoomba Mersrery Airey Macarneey Macartney Po Pee

Town Council Meets Amid Deliberations and Delayed Funds

The town council held its monthly session with Mayor ChateWay presiding. Discussion covered water supply funding, tramline freight access, ambulance grants, and approving leave while debating Sunday work and shipping tolls amid fiscal constraints.

City council debates street work and water rates

Reports on Quermer Inspector and street lighting were adopted. The Watchworks Committee urged year start reductions for large consumers. Aldermen clash over Carlyle Street, water mains, and hospital reserve. Wharton McLean push for repairs, culverts, and tramway access. notices of motion seek park supervision and street improvements with cost estimates and voter concerns.

Department of Agriculture Coun Mount Basset Smith Mclran Local Authorities Association Maver Alderman Smith Ambulance Frigade Er Shan Thane Agricultury Utwlang Mhat Queen's Park Fustinet Hospital Mackayhambir Joral Milleter Carey McLean Wharton Simith Orfer Charayter Erty Colepaver Pune Ube Ablerman Wharton Moropamide Eubsert Alderioen Smith White Ff Flady Anter FF Keogh Albert Smith and MeLtan Amerman Hoxtes Farbor Board Haonter Waterworks Committee Watchworks Alex Sovityimg Carlyle St Stith Emith Saty P'Mens Maystone E Ee Fmith Thas Maine Avery Wart Alderaan Wherten Piptom Hillel Enitee Alderttag Emi Tate Leena Tire Committee Whatton Tlunter Carle Carrie Uber Paneer Bridge Amd Alfred Street Shakespeare Street Slighenprare Street Iaita Severa Searle Bers Alferman Smuth Alferman Wharton Alkerman Wharton Gaeworks Hunter Council Victoria Park Frase Communitire Alferman Hunter Hanith Purmant Solier Sivile Albert Street Little

Council Meeting Debates Water Trough Move and Pay Cut

A transcript shows Aldermen at the Gxt meeting failing to secure a seconder for motions. Proposals included moving the water trough in front of the Pioneer Hotel, removing the trough near the saleyards except during sales, and capping laborer wages at 7s 1d per day as the session concluded.

United Gxt Bute

Marvellous blood purifying pills aid healing claims

Advertisement recounts Henry Bramble of North Broken Hill praising Du Morse’s Indian Root Pills for curing a back wound that resisted internal and external remedies for years. He testifies the pills improved blood quality, hastened healing, and led to a nearly closed wound, with Bramble endorsing the product and Mrs Bramble confirming the tale.

du Morse Henry Bramble North Broken Hill Bramble Chum Hendigo Victory Broken Hill Moree Greetecuht

Mothers and Children Health Advice from 19th Century Ads

A fragmented, period style advertorial argues for Keating's Cough Lozenges and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as immediate cures for coughs and teething pain. It touts safety and effectiveness, claiming relief for infants and better sleep for mothers, with several medical endorsements implied and dated language typical of old colonial medical ads.

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