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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
7
A long, dense early 20th century discussion surveys gambling’s appeal and hazards. It argues gambling corrupts moral standards, weakens individuals, and harms communities, while noting arguments about entertainment and potential profits. The piece contrasts scientific skepticism with social harm, urging higher personal restraint and collective reform.
A Wellington Times Garden note describes Wallflowers from Paris stock, detailing single and double varieties, compact spikes, and rich scents. It notes color ranges from yellow to dark red, mentions Lily of the double flower, and cites Dresden and Erfurt gardens as places where these blooms thrive, with seeds offered for cultivation.
An odd seedling guide describing two lettuce varieties Teer Lep and Bolton, noting large green leaves with red tinges and high yields. It provides step by step sowing and transplanting instructions, including soil preparation, seed spacing, shading, watering, and later transplant depth for a successful harvest.
The Railway Passenger and Working Rates Book will be revised and come into force on July 1. The adjustment aims to reduce some charges while keeping postage and stamp practices unchanged. The change seeks to simplify fares and address discrepancies in the system.
The readable fragments describe child travel free or discounted fares between stations within a state for ages up to four years, with conditions about age limits and exemptions. It references consignment note supplementation and medical ticket considerations, but the text is garbled and uncertain.
Comprehensive 19th century birth data report shows Australia wide births totaling 862,550 with regional variations, single births, twins and triplets, illegitimacy rates, and maternal age patterns. It notes legitimate birth proportion, marriage rates at 1888 highs, church affiliations, and age ranges for bachelors, widowers, spinsters, and brides across states.
Mr T C Dyar of Nim Itwbolle describes a seed wheat pickling method using blue stone and salt. He details soaking, stirring, drying, and storing in sacks, noting results and the impact of fertilisers, weeds, and weather. Another writer, Mr FP Orr of Michelaga, corrects and expands on the process with precise measurements and safety notes for seed viability and germination under sparrow and moisture conditions.
An old advertisement warns that backache signals kidney trouble and urges immediate treatment with Down's Backache Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs Matthews of West Dubbo praising relief, claims of rapid pain removal, and lists purchase details at 2s 1d per box with six for 15s, from Poster Malellan Co. 74 Piet Street, Sediey.
C J Shakespeary announces the season’s teonta requisites and fancy goods at unapproachable prices and quality. Pacquets out of the ordinary, repairs and re-stringing services offered.
J A Dransfield Seedsman of West Maitland offers a large assortment of flower and vegetable seeds imported from leading growers. Highlights include Spouter Sweet Pow wow variety, Dianthus, Pansy, Stocks, Carnations, Marguerite, Aquilegia, Aster, Mignonette, Double Daisy, Wall flower, The Czar Violet and more. Threepenny packets at 2d, vegetable seeds from 1d per packet, and free lists on application. Agents Robert Read & Co, Wellington.
A promotional anecdote extols Clements Tonie as a life saving tonic for debility, weak appetite, and nervous woes. Caroline Sadler of Wickham Newcastle claims recovery after doctors failed, crediting the remedy with restoring energy, improving liver illness, and renewing vitality for a cured, healthier life.
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