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Newspaper
Queenscliff Sentinel
Location
Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1885
Page
4
A detailed report outlines the construction and operation of gasworks near Maryborough and a nearby borough facility. It covers costs, debentures, interest, sinking fund allocations, production volumes, and pricing to residents, plus staff. It notes lamp counts, hours lit, and maintenance under the Bowman administration, with historical figures for loan terms and profits.
This fragment describes a chronic illness starting with stomach disturbance, progressing to affect the whole glandular system including kidneys and liver, with signs like yellow eyes, coughing, and digestive failure. It claims prompt treatment can halt spread and restore appetite, citing testimonials about cure and public sales agents.
An 1840s report details a gas plant near Koe Nota with 9 accommodation spaces, a 60-acre tank, odorless gas facility, and 35 customers served. It notes a population around 2000 rising to 5000 during peak season, two purifiers, and hotels building or burning during season. Reticulation expected to extend 23 miles, with operations managed by Gammow and one staker employed.
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