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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
6
An old advertisement describes a simple remedy for nasal catarrh aiding breathing. It claims relief from a blocked nose and mucous discharge by using a liquid remedy with five drops on sugar before bed. The text mimics period ad language.
The Victoria Amateur Turf Club concludes its Caulfield meeting with the Australian Steeplechase as the main event. Local horses Battle Ship and Cubram are expected to perform well along with Mungindi, Walma, Cathye, Van Homreibh, and others. Races include hurdles and fences with several events listed for this afternoon. A Melbourne correspondent notes an inquiry into Sandean's Steeplechase showing, while a football match between Christian Brothers College and Camperdown unions is scheduled for Friendly Societies Park with an attendance policy and lineup listed.
Melbourne Friday Prime Minister W M Hughes said a comprehensive inquiry into the cost of living should be pursued by the official statisticians. He indicated attention to bread meat butter cheese fruit vegetables bacon milk groceries clothing boots and house rent.
An article discusses inviting entrants from around the globe to compete with the best. It emphasizes that the event must be of the highest quality to earn esteem and showcases diverse international participants.
A jumble of local notices details church services at the Church of Christ and school events, including organ fund appeals, special meetings, and a listed annual meeting. It includes estate probate notices for Thomas Maher and Johnstone as well as local advertisements for hair products and repairs.
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