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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
4
A reader-letter criticizes Mr. Albiston's sermon urging worldly vitality and health as a sign of virtue. The writer argues biblical standards oppose worldly amusements and urges devotion to Christ over secular fitness, warning that spiritual life comes from divine revelation, not earthly strength.
Fragmentary text references a 32 page item and a skin bank while noting postal free offers. It critiques education and tests and hints at social themes including brotherly sentiments and religious ideas without clear events or outcomes. The passage remains garbled with stray phrases and unresolved references.
A long OCR text outlines tyre width provisions and a detailed weight schedule to be used with motor vehicles on municipal roads. It describes the act’s goal to prevent road damage and mentions enforcement by inspectors, plus a drawn-up schedule listing various material weights and measurements for logging, timber, posts, poles, straw, wool, fruit, butter, milk, and miscellaneous goods.
The article notes Italian methods to prepare bread from wheat without much labor, using soaking, kneading, and rising. It then shifts to society news including the Australian Women’s National League meeting at Temperance Hall, addresses by Mrs Berry, and plans for lectures in Port Fairy. It also covers wartime nursing updates, memorials, and local church and school notices.
A fragment describes a claimed universal cold remedy with bold promises. It mentions easy availability and nationwide sales, asserting broad effectiveness and prompting reader interest. The text lacks verifiable details or credible endorsements.
Reading shows unclear figures about milk intake and production for the year. It notes an increase in milk used for casein, mentions trial data figures, supplier count around 900, and butter production figures through numeric errors.
An ill health notice invites readers to consult Mrs Difford, Superintendent of the Natura Health Co, about a home remedy called Natura Home Tree Ment. It promises help with indigestion piles and more, with a free check and no charge for services if no benefit is found. Mrs Chilord will visit Warrnamborl on Wednesday September, offering guidance at the Commercial Hours.
An old-time health ad promotes Sheldon’s gin pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and nervous low mood. It claims quick relief and broad availability with a call to act tonight.
A fragmented real estate notice offers properties for letting in Haglan Parade and Merri Crescent with large allotments and multiple rooms. Details mention a central position, proximity to the Port Office, and a half acre land plot. A. A. Briggs lists properties from Lierig Street using the phone listing.
A long list of private sale items and properties in Warrnambool and surrounding districts. Features include a modern villa with four rooms in North Warrnambool, large allotments, and several established houses for sale with varying terms. Additional listings cover second hand furniture, machinery, and equipment from local auctions and dealers. Prices and deposits are noted with terms available on request.
A local fete organized by Millicent is scheduled for the previous Thursday at a specified hour. The event aims to raise funds through a sale of items described as fine and useful, with proceeds supporting the community project.
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