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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
9
A fragment notes a 5000-year-old Egyptian dinner menu listing Lentil Soup Fish Meats Poultry Chame Pastry Cheese and Fruit ending with the Imperial Vegetable praised for digestion. It contrasts ancient practices with A M S Digestive Syrup offered by Rickson Chemist Geelong and chemists nationwide.
The excerpt blends reflections on women's role and virtue with Chaplain Milex’s observations on wartime London, Australia, and France. It recalls Burns, Scottish songs, and poets, while reporting on military recruitment, shop prices, and the shifting social scene in London and Melbourne during conflict.
A fragmented sports note outlines a squash of tennis pairings with names such as Jed, Mina, Mr Sproul, Miss Day, and Miss Burton. It hints at a local event with multiple mixed doubles entries and potential start times around 4 p.m.
The text lists polling day on May 5, nomination day on April 26, and the return of writ on June 5 for the Federal election. It mentions Mahourne and Mhurela in connection with electoral dates, but details are unclear due to OCR errors. The item outlines key calendar milestones and penalty mentions for delays or missteps.
Authorities announce a reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in a recent theft case. Police urge witnesses to come forward with any details, promising confidentiality and potential reward eligibility for helping solve the incident.
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