Herbalist Silva touted in Mudgee testimonials
A collection of letters from Mudgee and district patients praising Mr. Silva the Herbalist and Masseur for treating conditions from paralysia in children to scarlet fever, headaches, nervous debility, rheumatic gout, and gastritis. Letters claim dramatic improvements after herbal remedies and tonics, dated 1916 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Silva
CLUB
Wellington
Mudgee
Marketstreet
Madgee
Sydney
Silva
Perry-street
B. Silva
Budgee
Budges
Singleton
Mr. Silva
Y Mesa
Mudgea
G. Martin
Mudrea
Bilva
E. Endacott
Merrenden
Lee
Pre- Silva
Newcastle
Rilron
W. 5. McDonald
Rural workers award boosts flock sheep rates and station wages
Mr Justice Higgins sets higher rates for sheep, rams, and studs with 24 to 30 shillings per 100 for flock sheep and increased crutching fees. Show hands wages rise from 7 shillings to 4 pounds with keep. wool pressing and other trades gain. Age-based allowances listed. GEORGE PROPERTY AUCTION: Laurier property, 6 miles from Genrie, auction July 7 in Wellington. partnership dissolution prompts sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Higgins
Cooke
Georie
Messrs
Bedford, Taylor and Weston, Ltd
Mesare
D. Toynton
Laurier
Milon
Genrie
Wellington
Wool and fur prices at Sydney sale amid irregular demand
Winehcombe Carson ltd reports irregular demand for coecy shins at lastseek's Sydney sale with prices often 9 shade rassey. Full wool merinos and crossbreds show varied rates across hides pelts and lambs. kangaroo skins bring up to 9s 2d per item. foxes strong with best sorts at 15s 10d and swamp wallaby around 3s each. Rabbit skins forward under government purchase scheme with prices 20d to 0d per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winehcombe, Carson, Ltd
Lastseek
Sydney
New South Wales
Perth
Gale
Wool and skin prices after June wool scheme closure
John Bridge and Uo Ltd report final clearing of the wool acquisition scheme with fixtures on June 2, 17 and 25. Total sales and appraisements reach 96,605 bales, down 1,000 from prior. Mides, Finn rates, and tallow, hides, sheepskins, rabbit skins, foxskins, wallaby skins, and scrub and swamp values are summarized with changes per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridge and Uo, Ltd
GSS
Mides
Newcastle Bbattomns
Wallaby
Money Saving Cough and Cold Remedy Promoted
An old column promotes a cost cutting cough remedy using TRENZO an alias for Henna Esgenre. It claims a bottle makes a pint of cough mixture by diluting with water and sugar following the label, cheaper than standard mixtures priced at 12s. It also mentions HERNZO an alias for Hean's Essence available from chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anay
Hean
The Wight Attack Poem in War’s Grim Push
A vivid war poem depicts a crescent moon over trenches and rifle fire as soldiers brace for attack. The piece contrasts grim carnage with steadfast courage and a late, hopeful rallying tone inspired by Wellington’s spirit.
France Day appeals call for help on July 13 and 14
A wartime appeal urges Australians to aid widows and orphans in France as invasion losses rise. The France Day committee asks local centres to promote the fundraising drive with posters, buttons, and printed matter. Subscriptions may be sent via offices at Daily Telegraph Building Sydney or through local mayors or shire presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lignew
France
Daily Telegraph
Sydney
Neville Maryman
Minnie R. Jowett
J. Playoust
WH. Sant
New South Wales Labor Council Backs 44 Hour Week
A council committee recommended a 44 hour week to help absorb the unemployed. It urged unions to unconditionally adopt the plan and accept council decisions on enforcement, with a later modification removing unconditional in the first clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Labor Council
Fox
Bricklayers’ Union
Rvean
Acim
Ite
War Loans and War Savings Per Capita in Australia
The Australian War Loans have raised over £450,000 with per capita subscriptions around £16. The program aims to boost self reliance and credit, offering war savings certificates from £1 and stamps from 6d to 10s. A £1,000 certificate pays full value in three years, at roughly 40% compound interest. If per capita subscriptions reached £52, total war loan subscriptions could reach £160 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Smail
Eason
Winter Campaign Despatch Reveals Haig’s Plans and Progress
Sir Douglas Haig’s Vespatch covers operations from mid November to early spring, detailing enemy withdrawals and the Allied advance toward the Somme. It notes bridges destroyed, difficult terrain, and a strong defensive line as weather worsened, but celebrates restored territory in France and low casualties amid a hard winter campaign. It commends Allied cooperation and laments wartime ruin of a once prosperous countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Router
Douglas Waig
Douglas Vaig
Chindecourt
Liranmont
Peronne
Alking
Douglas Haig
Tigh Haig
Bomme
France
Ancre
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Hodg.kinson
Nuree Masseuse
Club House
Whllington
Dunedoo
Aylatone
Fletcher’s
Rite E. Silva Health Food Depot
MA Breet Street
Notich
Artaur Street
Pale
Cet
Goodyer
Barnet
Dunlop
Clutthabuck Bros. Agricultural Machinery
Mhchanic
W. G. Reinhard & CO
Market Report
WIGHT
Guna
Hus
the Times
Meenington
Ronniningtons
Sir Douglas Haig
Dingle Borringtons
Bonnington’s
Memhe Ma
E. J. Thomas
Peeoy Street
Boog
F. Arnold
Hossack’s
A. Hossack
Ferguson & Son
Australian Nurseries
Hurstville
S. Silver
Paris
Levy
Percy
BEE Gauss Western Land Board
Bayswater Road
Darlinghurst
Tith
Reuter E. Roti
Bir
J. McMaster
Mr. J. Silver
Optician, Bydney
Bydney
Silver
H. Curry
Central Methodist Mission
Castlereagh Street
P. J. Stephen
Fres
Commonwealth of Australia
Senate
Pitt Street
J. Grant
Wyoming
Macquarie St
8. Silver
Dr. Wade
J. G. Halliday
Lane Mullens
R. Heffernan
Aanery
Aunt Mary
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