13 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
1
A preliminary notice announces plans to open soon in our partially completed premises at William Street Melbourne, offering a new business venture for buyers and agents.
Fragments show a tender event for returned soldiers with names Gordon Private J and a driver, set for Saturday December 14 at 11 am. Also mentions miscellaneous items and a vague list of puck and fruit references.
A report from the Navy Commission reviews the 1914 to 1916 handling of the Shiv Wireless Works. It traces offers, options, and alleged payments by Feather Shaw and others to influence government purchase of the works. The record cites sums drawn by Shaw and questioned executives, with limited evidence of proper disposal and possible political influence.
A wartime reminiscence recounts Kerr’s actions at a hill fight where he tackled a machine gun nest and bayonet charges. The account highlights the bravery of Kerr and a Lambourne comrade, with Fritz described as ferocious as fire, and the group turning the German position by seizing the gun and fighting through.
A fragmented advertisement listing a wide range of men and youths clothing including Tweed suits, cotton and serge options, coats, and hats. It promises low sale prices on numerous fabrics and styles with a call for customers to come along and inspect the selections. The copy namechecks specific items like Panama hats, white shirts, braces, and silk front vests, indicating a large downtown store inventory sale.
M Ryan and others led a social evening in the Acwleny hall to welcome Veiwe Waters and local soldiers. The hall was decorated with bunting and the word Welcome. Speaker comments praised the soldiers and the backing group for their service. Driver Water offered thanks and a note of appreciation followed. A separate incident reported a bull attack injured John Lymten, who sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung, later moved to Dr Moore's Private Hospital.
An informal medical note warns against overuse of common remedies for stomach illness. It favors proper hydration, rest, and seeking medical help for serious or worsening symptoms. It advises judicious use of salts, aspirin, quinine, and Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills only with professional guidance.
The Estate Fin dinge Register records sales in England from January 1 to August 1, totaling 2,610,448. In August, the overall amount was £655, and a total sum for the year is noted.
An OCR fragment suggests a claim that certain medicines are ideal for children, mild and gentle in effect, relieving constipation. It references a person or product name and a periodical style but text is garbled with misspellings and unclear source details.
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