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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1933
Page
4
A vintage ad-copy-style notice touts Ampaine pain balm as a remedy for backache lumbago rheumatism and neuritis. It promises quick relief with massaging application and urges purchase at chemists for two shillings, presenting exaggerated claims and misspelled phrases.
Dr F C Stenson of St Albans was unanimously elected president at a full council meeting. The retiring president Dr Parr thanked the council and Advocate for publicity. New councillors Fox Stevens and McFarlane, unopposed, gave declarations. Financial notes showed improved funds and priorities included road, drainage, and garbage contracts.
The writer replies to Mr. Chambers with details from England regarding farm profits, wages, and social benefits. He notes milk prices, butter costs, wheat subsidies, farm labor pay, harvest overtime, and health insurance. He cites schoolfree rides, cottage housing costs, and London living expenses, arguing unemployment and dole issues. The letter ends urging concern for those out of work.
The event featured members testing the short service rifle over 300 yards. G Ballenger, a new member, topped the scores with 44 (10)-64 while others such as A Dumbrell 45 (5)-50 and F Heron 41 (8)-40 posted notable marks among a field including J Polen 39 (10)-49 and W Bignell 42 (5)-47.
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