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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
6
The Repatriation Act extends educational and training allowances to orphans of deceased or totally disabled soldiers until age eighteen. A twenty shillings weekly payment to mothers or guardians applies for those aged sixteen to eighteen, with wage and employment proofs required. Applications must show training in a suitable occupation or attendance at a technical school.
The Rabbit Skin Market notes demand for rabbit skins was fairly good at last Wednesday's Sydney sale though competition for prime skins eased. Prices for top skins fell 3 4 to 6d per lb while late values for other sorts were uneven. Overseas inquiry remains scarce and bidding is mainly from local manufacturers. A few super skins reached 4d per lb.
An 1890s patent medicine ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for chronic chest complaints. The pamphlet-like notice claims quick relief, credits a prominent local doctor, and promotes price and availability through regional shops.
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