19 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary report covers a trial or hearing with mentions of public safety items, a defendant, and a bench ruling. It references Peters meeting, a shooting incident 60 yards away, and an ongoing case with alleged offenses. details are obscured by garbled OCR text.
The report details ongoing underground work at the North Lyell mine with stope progress at Nos 4 40 and 41 levels. It notes ore widening along the West face and rising ore quality while plans move toward reaching the North Lyell bevel and extended shaft development. Copper and silver yields and monthly tonnage are discussed with outlook toward mid year production.
A terse report notes a man named James Murriaoa of Wynyard found a stone fragment at a property owned by priipetors. The item sparked concern for possible irregularities. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
The notice lists spot and forward copper prices per ton with freight terms, including copper around 670 per ton spot and lead and tin prices with delivery charges. It details loading and forward delivery costs, and mentions variations for lading, forward delivery, and per ton rates.
The page lists quoted stocks and shares from Hobart and Melbourne with prices and brief notes. It includes company names, market actions, and brokers, with entries like Golden Speed Creek and Bischoff. Names such as Marriott and Welbourne appear among the marketplace updates.
A report describes a controversial medical discovery labeled New Disonwary promising a cure for the common cold. The article credits various researchers and hints at a dramatic breakthrough but includes unclear names and dubious details about efficacy and approval.
Fragmented OCR outlines recruitment duties for Duffmon ministry, pledges to supply daily rations and pay scales for Australian forces. It mentions age limits, separation allowances, dependents' pay, and pension details for various ranks, with unclear phrasing and multiple place names.
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