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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
2
The column surveys Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock 11 bid for the American Cup, noting Lipton’s rise from humble origins, plus diverse horse racing scenes in Australia and Britain. It recounts notable bets, jockey movements, and a quirky tale about a duchess’s tyre repair during a royal visit.
Sydney's State Concert dazzled with diamond adornments and superb performances while a separate report examines an early bulk wheat shipment from Australia to the United Kingdom. The article notes lavish jewelry, costumes, and selections by Dolores Trebelli and the Amateur Orchestral Society, alongside discussions on wheat handling in hulls aboard the White Star Line's Bowmore vessel and government efforts to test bulk carriage.
Delicate silk gowns in green blue canary violet and strawberry graced evenings. Lady Mary Lygon hosted at-homes for Sydney friends aboard the Ophir while attending District Nursing Association meetings. Medal awards to Nurn M P Martin and Nuree J B Woodward recognized wartime service. Queen Victoria dolls and industrial exhibit showcased, with Countess Ruth and the Leicester party among attendees.
The esbled newe notes Germany's wheat position with a 19.5 million quarter supply, of which 12 million imports are expected, plus a NSW estimate of 7.5 million from the local crop. Roumania, Bulgaria, Argentina, India yield weak outputs, leaving limited export quantities. Bullish factors persist as US influence looms and world stocks remain tight.
A note urges customers to ask for ARNOTT'S when purchasing milk arrowroot biscuits for a CHILDRUS'Sake ritual, reflecting a historical shopper tip tied to a local practice. The line hints at a specific biscuit brand and a ceremonial context without detailing broader customs.
A local Wellington resident praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for back pain and kidney discomfort. She shares her experience, notes many imitators, and urges readers to purchase from Junto-McClellan Co. at Pitt Street Sydney, warning against fake Doan's products.
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