25 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
1
Coroner returns verdict on a mine fire incident described as a deadly event with a final determination that the fire resulted in a particular person’s fate. Partial readable wording indicates a disaster at a South area mine with casualties and investigative conclusions.
Fragmented telegraph from July 13 101d reports no evidence of Servian government complicity in arms supply or planning for a campaign. It notes belated suspicions of Belgrade's involvement were confuted and cites high officials like Cont von Molthe and Admiral von Tipit in decisions leading to war preparations. One hundred million je were reportedly expended.
A tangled Australian divorce hearing centers on a man who claims native Irish heritage and seeks support from his former wife while owing money in multiple countries. He states he has £700 and faces estrangement from his in laws as probate and custody questions unfold. The case, part heard, involves his mother’s purported wealth, an Australian business link, bookmakers debts, and support for a wife living in Victoria.
Light-Hearted London surveys changes in Londoners speech and behavior during wartime, noting evolving manners, dating norms, and social outfits. It highlights sharper wit, freer talk, and a shift toward more varied attire and social mixing among men and women, with cultural reminders from press discourse and public life.
A correspondent reports on the spread and prevention of influenza like illness in Melbourne during a severe outbreak. Details describe hospital conditions, the Blucumt school clinic, and measures such as nosethroat douching and disinfection practiced in male and female wards to curb transmission. The piece notes high attendance and emphasizes precautionary hygiene amid the epidemic.
A fragmentary catalog item shows Turkish towels, velour fabrics, and woolen garments. Items include cream flannel, warm dark colors, two piece outfits, sweaters, and a range of sport coats in violet, brown, cream, and maroon. Unclear brand names and spellings appear distorted.
A fragmented OCR page discusses a concrete substitute improving on cement for building work. It highlights durability fire and vermin proof characteristics and cost efficiency. The text references concrete mix ratios labor notes and suggests universal use in farms silos sheds and farms. It also describes durability under various conditions and mentions a parade of unrelated dialogue and imagery interwoven with the technical content.
Fragmented ad style text touts Chamberlain's Couch Remedy for whooping cough promising quick relief in five to six weeks. It references frequent doses and guarantees success across various ages, but the passage is garbled and difficult to verify.
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