17 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
1
Fragmented OCR line references a White Lace Mite item with a price or code 64 and appears to be from a trade or commodity note. Details are unclear, but it notes a measure or price tied to lace product classifications.
Fragmented clipping reports on Mount Farrell racing, copper corrosion issues, and legal notices from December 14, 1912. Mentions New York racing events, penalties, and remarks on workers, plus references to Walker-Walls and Cambridge defeat.
The WwanaTan band plans a Sunday evening concert to raise funds for the Christmas competition. Deena and York headline as the Bemus Hand group rehearses at King's Tabernacle, aiming to provide a lively event in support of their community effort.
Melbourne report notes Sydney ranks as the most expensive in the Commonwealth with Adelaide and Melbourne also costing much. It lists cities like Hobart, Launceston, Darwin, Perth, and others as high priced, while regional towns show varying costs.
A fraternal lodge reports a January meeting where officers were elected and installed by Branch President W. O. Connor. Key officers listed include G. Bro, O.G., J. Wickiane AB Bea, G. Now VK, and treasurer Norrivy. A gold pocket item donated by the lodge remains in use, and two new members were added for the last quarter.
Evening meet featured Po esy and Keys in a supposed rowing event with France's Posy and local talent. Notable performances included fast 50 yard splits and a seven-boat lineup. The Eight-Oared Championship in Sydney on the Parramatta River saw Hatmain crew win, with Sydney second and Leichardy third.
The Melbourne Swimming Club hosts the interstate carnival at St Kilda with the Melbourne team facing Sydney. Notable results include C Powell and L Grieve leading sprinters in the 40 yards event and Bennett, Souter, and Boardman among top performers in the stroke contests.
A testimonial from E N Campbell of Woolloomugien details severe general debility, headaches, and heart symptoms alleviated by Mile Beans. After years of pain and failing remedies, he reports rapid improvement, restored energy, and regained health, with no return of former ailments.
Postal services announce holiday delivery plans with adjusted routes and dates. Deliveries will be suspended or altered in several districts, with service resuming after Christmas. Specific neighborhoods and timing for delivery windows are listed, including New Jersey and nearby towns.
A garbled OCR item appears to reference Riades and Wengen with phrases like irritation and finn. No clear names, dates, or events emerge to support a concrete summary.
The text records a disjointed political discussion mentioning Mr Meek and Mr Roberts, with an aside about a remark that could not be ignored. It appears as an OCR fragment from a council or parliamentary record, noting a perception that an unmitigated statement needed attention and reaction from attendees.
Fragment lists names and phrases about proposed awards and events with multiple garbled terms and missing context, making it hard to identify concrete persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a ceremonial or recognition item but lack coherent detail.
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