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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
Local report recounts a Paddington case where Mrs Ward suffers severe stomach and nerve distress from influenza like illness. She credits Clement’s Tonic with restoring appetite and digestion after doctors failed. She signs a statutory declaration endorsing the remedy and offers publication.
Prices at Homebush last Thursday cover sheep lambs and cattle. Merino ewes and hoggets sold from 5s 4d to 12s 6d, prime and extra prime ranges noted. crossbred sheep and lambs quoted up to 16s 6d and 13s 6d respectively. Cattle yard prices list prime bullocks to £10 10s, steers to £9, and cows with calves or heifers up to £7 10s, with best light beef at 25½d to 26½d per pound.
A guide listing deformities to avoid in cows. Thick lips eyebrows and cheeks, loose lower jaw flesh, thick pendulous dewlap, soft brisket, heavy shoulders with ridges, elevated shoulder blade, thick stifle muscles causing a mincing gait, thick or ridged flanks, fleshy udders or pendant navels, round fleshy shanks with knobby ankles, and misaligned hooves indicating deformed feet.
Goldabrough Mort and Co notes a somewhat improved mood over the past week though trading remains hard as owners prefer to hold for higher values. Bradford to market gains id per sb and Continental quotations rise, but confidence remains unsettled with substantial uncertainty about the future.
Winchcombe Carson and Co report week ending May 23 noting record buyer attendance and strong demand. Wool prices rise. arrays for full, medium, shorts, pelt, and crossbred ranges. Kangaroo and wallaby skins show varied demand. bear skins sought. rabbit skins bid up. opossum skins in high demand. Hides and tallow show solid turnover with notable price ranges across NSW and imports.
The Shires Conference presented to the Premier resolutions seeking a 300000 grant for shire needs. They urged a nucleus reserve fund, argued for an independent board, and called for removal of MPs from shire work. Speaker Wade noted administration questions and promised careful consideration.
A Victorian era testimonial ad claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relieve back pain and kidney disorders. Mrs. M Haynes from Wellington reports long term relief and lasting cure, recommending keeping the pills at home. The copy asserts kidney health as the source of many ailments and promotes purchase through Foater McClellan Co. in Sydney.
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