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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
An old advertisement touts a kidney remedy called Doan'e Pile claiming rapid relief from headaches and kidney trouble. It lists supposed symptoms and urges readers to order by mail from Foner McTellan Co at 76 Piano Street Sydney, warning to ensure authenticity of the product.
Fragmentary cattle and sheep sale yarding notes from The Rock mill area. Lists include merino ewes bred and yearling rams with weights and prices, plus cattle lots described as xbred and prices quoted in pounds. Names and dates are partially garbled but indicate a livestock sale update with lot numbers, breeds, and individual prices.
In a reported sale linked to the Tuatorn Finance Association, cattle from multiple districts including Werinw, Coonamie, Upper Muntne, and Invere were offered. The firm saw strong spirited bidding with prices described for various lots, including black polled weaners, and a notable bid of 24000 from unnamed buyers.
Market notes show cattle, sheep, and wool price movements along the week with specific bids and descriptions of grading. The report discusses labor, legal framework, and pricing mechanisms affecting wool and livestock, including anticipated October rate adjustments and broker valuations.
A district printing service promotes up-to-date design and heavy stocks of printing papers and cards. It offers quick handling, lower prices than city houses, and telegraphic news from Sydney, Melbourne, and overseas sources, with early publication of war news and cable updates.
Weekly issue price one penny. Available from this office for delivery in Wagga on issue day, by post to any Commonwealth address, or from newsagents. Subscription 13 shillings per year in advance. Single copy one penny. The Express claims to provide comprehensive local, district and external news including metropolitan and country sports.
The advertisement touts VALIDO imp and Fortunatus line from Wattle Vale Stud, praising Baroque chestnut stock with speed and stamina. It notes mats and sires including VELES and Stockwell lineage, wins at Mooney Valley, and claims Valido’s English performance, detailing breeding, prices, and mare costs.
A broad notice announces a new period for notices in the district and Riverina. Terms are moderate and insertion begins this date with the season extending through May and December.
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