05 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
Fragments show a general meeting notice directed to the Head Office from J Harrison with references to Portayt price and a date in the meeting context. The readable portion implies internal corporate notice procedures and a request for attention to pricing matters.
Premier Emporium announces a winter sale with prices reduced for the next week. The notice urges readers to hurry and purchase now, promising prompt attention to letter orders and offering 9 pairs of ladies and children boots and shoes at many prices to clear.
A report from The Sharan Telegraph describes Tom Sheybill’s eloquent oratory and the lasting impact of his speeches. The piece praises his ability to give every word weight and to make listeners feel the emotion and meaning behind his ideas.
In a local sale, my stock of jewellery, silverware, and items like Gillette razors and Swan fountain pens are offered at the lowest prices, claiming quality comparable to or better than other outlets. Includes soldiers medals and various rings and bangles, with emphasis on affordable carat jewelry.
The article discusses Rhodesian and global mining booms, praising the Greatest Mine’s reputed value and high per ton returns. It compares several mines in Africa and elsewhere, noting profits, dividends, and market valuations while considering the mine’s reserves and future prospects.
Concrete gains in building work rise as cement cost barrier falls through a new method. Industry notes Portland cement remains essential for dams aqueducts and major structures facing tensile and crushing stresses, with innovations expanding use beyond major projects.
An ad touts Alkemaide's Alka-Hydro as a cheaper cement substitute for building. It claims concrete buildings are durable, cool, fire and vermin resistant, with gravel and sand sourced locally. The pitch asserts unskilled labor can mix the material using a simple ratio.
The report covers a fatal fall of a motel diver at a trotting track in New Zealand, financial figures tied to horse racing and freight in Australia, and updates on prominent horses and events across Tasmanian and English circuits. It mentions Marvin Wilkes, record bids, and upcoming sales and auctions with various stakes and stock movements.
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