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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement lists Navy Prints goods with many garments and prices. Items include ladies dresses one-pieces floral white cotton damask and crasty dust goats coats sport coats and more. Prices shown range from 1 shilling 6 pence to 19 shillings 6 pence.
Fragmented report records Warrnambool citizens band event and Assuan meeting with mentions of technology and education figures. It notes visitors to Melbourne, a special medical treatment discussion, and thanks to speakers like McNamara and Mr. Hugieek for long-time service.
A historical note documents a rifle club handicap competition with top scores, a daily trophy, and detailed figures. It also covers Warrnambool band activities, including finances, charity work, members’ service, and acknowledgments to officers, contributors, and returning members.
A notice announces a public reception and presentation of certificates for soldiers from Mortlake. The event will be held at Mortlake Botanic Gardens on Saturday February 6, 1918. Mr J C Manifold, and Mr D S Onn, will attend and present certificates at 2 o clock.
A historical notice announces a mixed doubles tennis event and a children’s sports programme titled The Gathering, shaped as a picnic with attendees providing their own provisions. Committees supply hot water and serve refreshments at a charge while certificates are awarded to returned soldiers and relatives of those still in service.
An early 20th century herbal remedy claims to rapidly cure catarrh with a simple measure. It suggests obtaining a bottle of Phiawa from a reliable chemist, using drops on sugar or a handkerchief, and warns that untreated catarrh can lead to serious illness. The ad-like note includes a price and vendor details, urging immediate purchase.
Soldiers in the district report prisoners of war in Germany ask about correct letter addressing. A specimen shows "Prisoner of War" at the top, then the internment location, sent care of Australian Red Cross Commissioners. It lists Private T Atkins of the Australian Imperial Force in Munster Germany as an example.
Public notice offers free samples of headache remedies under the name Nichol aspro. The ad lists costs for bottles and emphasizes a trial offer mailed to Nicholagn Co at 325 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Readers are asked to sign and mail a form with two pennies to receive the product.
A fragmented health note urges dyspeptics to drink more hot water to draw blood to the stomach and relieve fermentation. It recommends bisurated magnesia, warns against other mineral salts, and suggests travelers keep magnesia tablets to suppress fermentation.
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