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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
5
A fragmented notice advertises Warrnamixol Standard with a free trial and postpaid terms. It includes ( illegible ) references to a doctor Williams and a Sydney address for enquiries.
A historical fragment claims the Kaiser is highly sensitive to color and sun, with anecdotes about dinner irritability and a temperamental, health‑conscious ruler. It notes his distrust of the modern woman, court circle proprieties, and reliance on doctors for cigars and cures, including a rare private encounter with the author.
The letter from local postmen laments nine weeks of staffing shortages due to staff at the front and questions postal practices. Carriers warn the public about illegible header markings and note isolated incidents by chance rather than systemic failures, urging calm and understanding. Market reports follow, detailing Wakefield market cattle and produce prices with mixed demand and regional origins.
Horse racing notes from a Far Reach meeting show Fleming, Rawalta, and Lumut among runners in the Grand Nationals style hurdle events. Bets favored Lady Reighe and Lumut, with several other names like Konape and Jather in the mix. Additional listings cover two year old mile races and a draw for Enders states, plus an auction and land plots.
Enders will be received at Shore Hall Warrnambool until 2 am on Thursday July 2 for building foundations to Cottage at Wmanby Wollsthorpe. Meeting tonight at the Coun Chambers Business Lippertant HH. We desire to phone the brand master Mr Hting and members for team band.
A reader notes Chamberlain's Cough Medicine meets needs for children by being pleasant to take without harmful substances and effective. The remedy is described as popular with many families and widely used.
A fragmented sale list notes numerous lot numbers and items such as wool tweeds, knickers, heavy ribbed vests, gauntlets, shirts and rainproof cloaks. Included are prices and outgo figures, with a brief sports score at day’s end showing Bobcats 76 and Hawks 68.
Woodfird Mechanics' Institute presents a sight dance at Wister, scheduled for Saturday. The program features Geo Carter as conductor.
Visiting and local performers headline a Magnificent Programme featuring Wallington Ayre and the Bendigo Clampon Boy Soprano. Admission is 2 and L Xeerie charge for booking.
The fragmentary OCR mentions Cranee age and Easto TM cad with references to Chamicie and Stones, leaving unclear full names, dates, or events. The readable bits suggest a local notice or item involving individuals Cranee and Easto along with organizations or places named Chamicie and Stones.
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