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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
2
The report covers a grand Sydney royal visit with duchesses in mourning attire, coronation pomp, and a lengthy account of parade fashion and public celebrations at Centennial Park. It highlights the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, royal tours, an illumination display, a state concert, and the Industrial Exhibition, noting attendees, attire, and notable performances by artists like Masao Baile and Gentile baiske Hoazelle.
Fragmented report notes state minister for works aims to provide better shed accommodation and wharfage for wheat shipment. Mentions Toland, Hallway Commissioners, and a proposed $60,000 budget for new sheds and facilities.
A London firm discusses flour bag sizes and the Australian Qour export role. It notes sluggish price improvements, hopes from Eschequer duty changes, and uncertain future market since American crops and English wheat harvest affect supply and price.
Letter from John Huugeton praising Vitadatio after failed remedies. He reports rapid improvement and urges others to inquire. Signed H Brats and J A Palmer, with addresses in Paddington and Sydney. Invitation for correspondence and testimonials appears at end.
A garbled report covers equestrian mishaps in Windsor Park and a fall by a princess, racing results at Rendwick, and injuries to a horse at Kensington. It also notes a Sydney auction irregularity, a broken collarbone from a horse incident, and cricket writer Archie Maclaren’s views on Australian cricket. The piece includes rugby hints from T E Cortelly, coaching tips, and various sport anecdotes from Australia and England.
A historical list outlines a girl’s duties and goals including being well-rounded, avoiding idleness, supporting a husband, managing household tasks, keeping clean and happy, reading the best books, avoiding harmful literature, exercising, and wearing sensible shoes. It reflects period views on women’s roles and societal expectations.
An 1890s style testimonial letter extols Doan's Kidney Pills from Fouter McClellan, urging readers to buy the genuine remedy. The piece warns against imitations and notes price 2s 2d per box with postage on request. It cites kidney pain, back ache, and relief attributed to the product.
A garbled passage questions why women adopt certain fashions and behaviors in drawing rooms and why men react to ball games, suggesting puzzlement over etiquette, appearance, and social influence. The text mixes odd spellings and unclear references, yielding a vague critique of gender norms.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Indra vali and Sour Tuediypil Eatrool with Melon Syria, Dianniziasta, baying, and an apparent critique of failed entities. It references a child and a warning, but specifics and context are missing.
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