05 Aug 1912
Page 1
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
1
The readable fragment lists brands and products like Cadbury and Corsas with garbled references to remedies, medical terms, and street names. It appears as a damaged OCR snippet from a storefront or advertisement page with unclear context or complete sentences.
The minister faced questions on a 300,000 pound public works plan linked to the Flowerdale railway and tramway scheme. He argued government cannot compete with private capital while proposing a 60,000 pound public expense and a grant offer of 500 pounds to mobilize funds, with a request for 21,000 pounds from the government to advance the project.
Harry Milburn, a houseboat resident, had a near fatal scare when a blaze broke out on his craft. Mrs Henslowe and Miss Henslowe performed a brave rescue, pulling him from the water as the boat burned, while onlookers praised the action as a noble rescue.
A distressed account reports a tragedy after a revolver wound caused a death. Evelyo Mabel Dathy, a 28 year old woman, allegedly fired a weapon during a domestic dispute with a servant in a police precinct. A violent scene followed with reports of threats to kill by the deceased and others witnessing the events.
A fragment notes a monetary judgment of 1000 pounds at a fined deposit in the National Bank connected with a beneficent asylum case. It mentions property involved and a party named in relation to the fine and deposit. The readable text is limited and unclear in surrounding details.
A mangled report describes a police encounter aboard a vessel bound for Waldenong. Lepership passenger Briley Ritarday Nicht faces refusal of passage as authorities attempt to remove the crew and detain suspects. The captain resists allowing certain passengers, causing confusion and wanderings aboard.
A distraught mother watched a tram accident unfold as a man was struck and dragged by a tram. Pedestrians yelled to stop the vehicle while a teacher, terrified, assisted victims and called for hours. A kitchen extract of soap is referenced strangely amid the chaos.
A local account recalls how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped a child with croup. The family, noting rapid improvement after giving the medicine, credited it with saving the boy Jack's life. The seller, PL Andrews, endorses the product as the only home medicine needed.
The Clerk notes that small worries nag more than big problems. When stuck, switch tasks, then return to the original job with a fresh mindset. On fatigue, drink hot tea, preferably Robur, for a refreshing lift.
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