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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
Price list shows patent court shoes at 68 pounds? extra high legged glace bals priced at 17 shillings 6d strong lace bals 14s 6d silk ankle hose white 3s 6d cotton hose white 1s 9d cotton hose tan 1s 9d cashmere hose 4s 2d The entry uses odd symbols and formatting from OCR but lists footwear and hosiery prices for a shop catalog.
A government loan aimed at raising 2,000,000 pounds to aid drought stricken farmers is drawing strong backing. About 21,250,000 subscribed so far, with J. P. Ward of Payne’s Crossing volunteering to promote the cause during winter vacation. Investors can start from 10 pounds at 5 percent via local savings banks or Sydney banks, helping farmers keep stock and fodder in hard times.
A geologist reports a newly unearthed boulder at Gulgong bearing fossil glaciation writing. The tablet, dating back millions of years, records an ancient NSW glacier, part of multiple glaciations that once shaped the state. The find follows earlier discoveries at Branxton and Lochinvar, highlighting the long history of ice in New South Wales.
A boulder bears a tell-tale scrawl and the object lies in the King Museum revealing a story long sought in ice and snow. The tale seems incredible to NSW readers unless confirmed by the carving.
A historic discussion explores whether a mother can reliably identify her own infant amid lookalikes. An observed case of mistaken identity prompts experts to weigh maternal instinct against objective tests, noting varied success in mothers correctly naming their babies and proposing methods like fingerprints or tattoos for future certainty.
A London debate on hygiene recounts Professor Fisher urging open windows while a Daily Express survey of Harley Street and Wimpole Street shows leading doctors keeping most windows shut. Notable names include Sir John Tweedy Sir George Critchett and Sir James Cantlie, with Mary Scharlieb Brent on air openness. A London hospital nurse notes a famed specialist’s infant using a rubber comforter, contrasting public counsel with private practice.
A pitch promotes a cure named Swamp to remove cots and warts without humbug. The teaser invites readers to try the bottle and cites a price of 1 shilling 6 pence from chemists and stores, with local availability through E. A. Fulton, a general merchant.
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