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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
5
Fragments describe Infinite artistry and a mysterious Creme used to charm skin aging. References to a charm marketed for sunburn and brown complexion, with mentions of women in their twenties and a bold claim of dramatic age-defying effects.
The letter describes a woman with severe back pain, urinary disorders, and kidney symptoms lasting years. After trying various remedies with no relief, Doan's Kidney Pills reportedly cured her back and kidney pain, improving health and mobility. The testimonial mentions purchase at a Sydney store and thanks to the product and its maker.
From Corresponnents Gollan district news recounts a warm dusty day with residents reacting in various ways. A local cricket match saw Gollan beat Georie with a century partnership by Bob Ney and Dick Watts, while several residents face mishaps and family news. A railway incident near Anandersa ends narrowly for Felton, and local businesses advertise auto parts and services.
The entomology branch of the Department of Agriculture reports a fly species, Camaromyia bullans, attacking Bathurst burr seeds in Australia. Discovered after specimens bred from burrs in Forbes, the fly not native to Australia may offer biological control possibilities.
Ronnie Tasker ten of Mullengandra was bitten on a finger by a snake while searching a rabbit burrow on his way home from school. His brothers Douglas twelve and Laurie eleven bandaged and treated the wound with sword grass and leeches, then Ronnie was admitted to Albury hospital in satisfactory condition.
A humorous verse railings at rival cricketers and referees, praising fair play. It mocks excuses and poor umpiring, laments teams switching to a rival league, and defends honest effort in cricket while urging restraint from taunting. The speaker suggests forming a new team if rivals persist and ends with a jab at the Slogget Slab squad.
The article explains dissolving caustic or washing soda in water then adding arsenic paste, boiling briefly, and letting fumes pass before using a spray to treat weeds. It notes fumes are poisonous and household risks. Cars reduced from £10 at J G Carveth's Maughan Street.
Khaki Weed Alter banthera echinata is a creeping plant with jointed roots, branches dense with woolly hairs, and ovate leaves. It bears straw-coloured sharp flowers in heads at the leaf axils, with a dull green to ashy hue and smooth surfaces.
A regional agricultural note describes Khake weed as a prolifi cally spreading plant in sheds yards and recreation areas. It highlights seed dispersal by vehicle tires and recommends thorough removal and soil treatment using a local arsenate formula to prevent seed formation.
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