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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
Shipping notice lists new stock received directly from external suppliers including magnesia products and tonics. Describes line of remedies and strengthens offerings at Philip L. Andrews Chemist, 81 Beeman Street.
An advertisement for Welling's News Agency offering annuals and popular magazines for 1900. Includes lists of juvenile and adults titles such as Beven Litt Australians and That Girl series, with references to Christmas cards and factory materials.
Cash Grocery Co announces a large shipment imported for Christmas presents. The ad highlights baskets, toys, and bakery items, inviting shoppers to view stock in the window. Special price list for festive goods will be distributed today.
Bereavement notices express thanks for sympathy and mention the funeral of Mrs Leatherbarrow and family. Expressions note the funeral arrangements at Regal Quay and Victoria Hotel with attending officials in Zechan. The report covers the recent death, the mine community turnout, and a later social scene including a formal tribute at Bechan Cemetery.
A historical overview highlights Western Tasmanian mining growth, urging state support for developing extensive mineral areas on the West Coast. It emphasizes deep ore handling, increased plant capacity, and the promise of copper and other metals driving regional industry and prosperity.
Report from a Police Court session recounts a bar room altercation at Rowk Joy's Royal Bed Hotel leading to a street disturbance with about 80 bystanders. Defendants were fined or imprisoned for disorder, while other offenses include nuisance from a filthy pig sty near Bection Ki Lot 1A and related prosecutions by Constable Denovan and local officials.
A chaotic schedule lists MAW meeting, West End School annual concert, and Royal High School performances at County View and Theatre Hi. Also advertised are hoof booth sales related to WORd C, plus Christmas Eve and January postposed chop events, a donation note from Mrs Lynch, a WAOD social under Daniel Leaf Lage, and an auction sale by Brumby and Co with household items.
A fragmented advertisement lists Caren Write don's Digestive Tabalon and Parindis Siguisbon Tabules as remedies for indigestion and headaches. It mentions obtaining these products through local traders including L. Andrews, Zeshan, Biaake Johonen, and Gormanston with reference to nearby Jama or Fruita.
Fragmentary reminiscences recall Frank Long a pioneer who opened the West Coast for exploration and mining. The piece traces his early life, trials in harsh winters, and enduring work with fellow explorers, noting his role in discovering Evlenn and the struggles that defined his career. It also mentions government pension recognition and his legacy among Tasmanian frontier figures.
Monthly meeting of the Zechan and Dundas Hospital management held with secretariat notes and patronage discussions for Christmas Night. Includes council members present and correspondence from Peter Hiron and Major Morrishy. Finance report shows receipts of £237 19s 1d for month. substantial expenditures and donations listed, including Adelaide and Zoohan contributions, with committee recommendations for payments.
A committee reviews hospital improvements and patient care, noting repairs, furniture replacement, and a new separate ward. A letter from Mr Chiay addresses the emnet atelier and hospital plans. Memorial minutes acknowledge December duties, deliveries, and patient counts while reporting on hospital fencing and future expenses.
In Hobart trading, quotations show varied activity across several stocks and ventures. Notable items include New Pinafore, New Golden Gate, Wrongatta, Victoria Zeehmann, and Garibaldi. The list records prices in pence and pence-style units for a broad spectrum of mines and metals.
Melbourne market notes list Crown Lyell and Tasmanian coal and copper values with various lots and buyer details. The page records prices and statuses for Crown Lyell items, Tasmanian Victoria Tochan, Brivola and other consignments, plus extended notes on related lines and bidders.
Fragmentary mining commission notes reference Leanersten Brook Borough plan and a Commonwealth vote. Attendees and quotes are incomplete, but indicate discussion of property and realignment along Jobe Street in Langarie area. Further readable context is limited.
London dispatch reports extensive ore extraction activity and rising output at a mining site described as reaching a new depth. The piece notes increased milling and concentration, with a focus on ore width and quality along No. 2 and No. 4 levels, plus mention of a significant rise in tonnage shipped south and ongoing drilling.
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