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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
8
A Colombo to Kandy journey unfolds with palm clad valleys, paddy fields, and misty peaks. The railway climbs to the ancient Kandyan capital, describing Dokuoda valley views, Mount Hina, and the vast lake palace complex including the King's Pavilion and Temple of the Tooth.
A reader from Wingham testifies that persistent backache and kidney issues plagued her until using three bottles of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She reports lasting relief, regained health, and urges others with backache to try the remedy. Sold by chemists at 2/9 per bottle or by Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
Mr Wickham born at Parramatta in 1862 educated King's School joined the Railways as a cadet in 1875 under John Whitton. He surveyed routes from Cobar to Broken Hill and May to the South Australian border and supervised major line constructions including Lismore to Tweed and North Coast projects. He oversaw cemetery relocation and the Dungog to Gloucester tunnel section and has long been linked to NSW railway expansions. His father F Wickham was chief accountant to the Railway Department.
News in brief notes Orange shipped nearly 24 000 cherry cases to Sydney and a Wollongong Hospital theft saw ducks bought for patients Christmas dinner. The item also mentions ambitious airship plans and a civil service meeting in Bealonml with Major officials attending.
Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted as an ideal travel preparation. They come in tablet form with coated and easy to take design, reportedly dissolving gently without inconvenience. Travelers abroad are advised to carry a reserve supply as they do not deteriorate. Sold by E W Moxey Winghyn and B Chapman Winconsin (sic) and in London.
Fire and accident insurance offers protection against fire risks with low premiums from the Mercantile Fire Insurance Company. Policies issued under the Workmen's Compensation Act cover death or disabilities from accidents and specified diseases, including temporary or partial disablement. H Turner is the local agent.
P J O Neill announces he has taken over The Hotel Kempsey and aims to secure patronage with best accommodations and top beer and spirits. Visitors to Kempsey are urged to stay at The Hotel Kempsey for quality service and products.
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