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Newspaper
Ultima And Chillingollah Star
Location
Ultima, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
A Boston Globe item recounts a showman guiding a procession of four elephants for a private viewing with a child carrying oranges. The elephants trumpet and wait as the keeper distributes fruit, then he eats the final orange himself to avoid offending any animal. The elephants appear to appreciate the joke.
A skeptical speaker argues that public merit cannot be self judged and only the toughest survival test reveals true leadership. He urges contest, exposure, and performance to separate the able from the pretenders, noting appearance and luck matter less than proven skill.
A narrator, warning of danger, speaks of stepping onto dangerous ground near a volcano as plans unfold. The speaker references a future action and a pledge to ensure someone receives work tomorrow, attributed to T. B Aldriche.
Local printer touts leadership in job printing services and invites customers to call for custom work, highlighting quick turnaround and competitive pricing.
The new time table outlines enlistment conditions from December 18 for ages 18 to 45 with height and physique requirements. Eligible men receive free rail tickets for final medicals, with Separation Allowance for married men earning under 8 shillings per day. Pensions follow rank and dependents, with additional sums for wives and children.
An advertisement claims Wright's Rheumatic Remedy cured many illnesses including severe cases. The doctor offers full refunds in six bottles if not satisfied, with a money-back guarantee to storekeepers and customers. Remittance options include 6/0 for one bottle or 31/ for six bottles, with a postal offer to send the product. Address: LID, 200 Elizabeth-street, Melbourne.
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