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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
6
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs Lee Kinney praising relief from kidney issues. It claims the remedy cured her husband fourteen years ago and lists price 2/9 per bottle with six bottles available by post from Foster-McAllan in Pitt Street.
Janet Vanduer, an Australian physician, announces a hair tonic named lolone that claims to restore original hair color for gray hair. The advertisement pledges a full refund if it fails and invites readers to request a free pamphlet with their name and address.
Ballarat hosts a varied racing program with Fortunes Differ taking the Fiat Race and Méntatone finishing strong in the Handicap Pony event. Other ponies like Bart Sent and Mayfield feature in the day’s standings as the meeting also promotes the Grand Natural Steeplechase and a wartime relief fundraiser.
An advert touts HEENZO a new cough and cold remedy claimed to cut winter costs. The label promises a simple mix added to water with sugar, producing a pleasant preparation for coughs and sore throats. Available in pint bottles and sold at stores widely.
Market report from Melbourne shows a wide range of prices for staple produce with quotations from Western District Factories’ Co operative Produce Ltd. Ceres Market forward prices and bulk goods such as malting barley and flour were listed, alongside notes on brands and varying lots. The piece includes pricing, product types, and supplier references, reflecting a volatile market for agricultural goods.
Wednesday sale at Carle Yard shows 300 cattle and 309 sheep with wide price ranges. Cattle include 1010, 14 months and 3 year old steers and heifers. bulls up to £11. store cows and calves from £7 to £12. fat cows to £12. Prime lambs to £18, store lambs to £6. hoggs and ewes priced, with varied figures across vendors including M Henn, J Beattie, A Bilson Jr, and W Flisher among others. Trades reflect slack pork baconer demand and steady store cattle interest with notable dealer activity Tuesday through Friday entries.
The page details prices for cattle pigs and sheep with numerous buyers and prices noted. It lists specific pennings and valuations for stocks from multiple dealers and families, along with weekly sale totals and upcoming auctions and events.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a reward and names but contains distorted words and lacks clear event or entities to summarize into a proper news item.
Local church notices list Rev Bennett speaking on The Joy of Self Sacrifice in War at Chenmngon 11T with 4 pm Holy Baptism and various sermon times at St George’s St Peter’s and neighboring congregations. Includes Presbyterian Method and Congregational details and visitor invites.
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