17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
Advertisement lists linoleums six feet wide now at 2 shillings 11 pence and 43 per running yard, notes wholesale value but reduces price for freight. Includes boys single- and two-piece outfits, tunics, and a ladies cambric costume set marked down from 6 shillings 11 pence to a nominal price, with other closeout notes and closing sale terms.
A fragmentary report notes changes affecting Meer area relations with Fan os Osidiford and Weratah, drawing local attention. Authorities have not issued a full statement, but residents seek clarity on impact and timeline.
A highly fragmented World War I letter describes frontline life in France and messages back from Australia. It mentions French and British soldiers, winter hardships, mud, flooded trenches, and the emotional impact of war on families. It notes vivid scenes of flowers and tributes, concerns over German attacks, and the hope of safe passage home.
Fragmentary notes describe a Christmas pantomime Aladdin performance titled The Wonderlit Lamp. Cast names and local club references appear among garbled text, with scattered phrases about doors prizes and centenary events, though many details are unreadable.
A garbled historic advertisement notes a bazaar event at a Munster area store. It mentions cake sales by weight and prices, with references to a craftsman jeweller on Main Street and local shop names, all in a faded OCR fragment.
A garbled Townsville advertisement praises Rexona skin and facial soap, mentioning benefits for a child and household cleaning. The fragment references a soap product and a retailer mix, alongside a legal notice about a Commissioner reappointment and ministry questions, all in a distorted newspaper slice.
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