29 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
1
The text presents garbled OCR from a column page with scattered words and names. It mentions people, places, and possible notes on dances, papers, and local topics, but the content is largely indecipherable and lacks a clear single event or outcome.
The King River power project confronts government scrutiny as negotiations with the Mount Company stall over contract terms, pricing, and supply. Officials weigh the impact on King River and West Cask mines while pricing for power and expansion remains unsettled. The Mining Standard reports government attention on fines and the balancing of rates between competing power sources.
A muddled transcript discusses profit sharing within a federation or union context. It references calculations, mandatory sharing, and disagreements about fair distribution among members, noting leadership and advocacy elements without clear final terms. The text mentions secrecy, interjections by a secretary, and questions of whether wages and shares are properly allocated. The passage hints at lawful and equitable distribution concerns within a labor or organizational framework.
Fragmentary report mentions horses, jockeys, and races with scattered references to events and venues. Notable fragments include names like Molly, Annie, Kingo, and Alpers, plus mentions of the Melbourne Cup and Malden Plate, but details are illegible and scattered.
A fragmented retail page lists fabric and textile items with prices in old money. White Turku Towers and White Wool skeins appear alongside calico, maslin, nainsook, and net fabrics. Various items such as buttons lace and tools are noted with scattered prices and measurements.
An early 20th century ad touts concrete as a practical, economical substitute for cement in constructing durable buildings. It highlights concrete’s longevity, cooling properties, fire and vermin resistance, and reduced insurance costs, claiming easy, unspecialized labor can perform the work across foundations, walls, silos, tanks, floors, and other structures.
A Daily Mail correspondent describes New York hotels closing bars for soft drinks and ices for guests amid wartime restrictions. Managers weigh liquor policy, some noting losses from banning liquor while others see reduced trouble and a push to curb excess drinking. financial estimates suggest substantial revenue impact if trends continue.
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