20 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
1
Advised sale offers reduce prices on Christmas poultry and assorted items including crocerion, brooms, boots and cakes. Shopper notices limited stock and potential disappointing availability as promotions run at Wylie's store.
A lecture recounts a warm church reception for the archdeacon return, with praise for the host, thanks expressed, and an engaging talk filled with grave and humorous anecdotes. The audience gave hearty votes of thanks as the event concluded.
The death occurred at the Sewage River on the 7th instant. The body was brought in by Bomfordmn atable O'Shea yesterday. Verdict returned that deceased died of intestinal obstruction and peritonitis after medical testimony from Jamen Wool Jay William Ladies and Dr Hever. Waratah Timureday Night Glen school closed with fair attendance and many prizes awarded by lead teqcdey A.C. Walker and others.
The article analyzes Australian population trends from the prewar period through 1915 amid war. It notes slowed growth due to emigration, timing of population milestones, and regional declines in New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia and Tasmania. It projects a total population exceeding 5.4 million by late March 1081 with immigration resuming.
The article chronicles Father Thomas Shaw born 1872 Adelong who shifted from telegraph service to priestly and military work and later built a wireless and engineering empire. It details his rise, the Shaw Wireless Ltd company, key figures like Lynch and Kirkby, and debates over inventions and government contracts amid a volatile late career.
Mr Cornwell informs of a dispute over May work quality at the Memlekie line. Fathers, supervisors, and managers discuss production, costs, and potential delays as audits and control measures are reviewed. The company vows to continue improving value despite setbacks.
Washington reports President Wilson approves attaching business advisers to American legations to expand trade. The move accompanies Senate inquiry into wartime policy and German influence, with references to Mr Nally and legislative tensions over law and control.
An awkward time note references a busy period and mentions Chamberlain's Colic and Perthana Rainds alongside unclear medical terms. It reads as a garbled excerpt from a hospital dispensary or medical guidance page with uncertain names and dates.
Ambiguous OCR note outlines a Russia related topic with scattered phrases about diplomacy and potential actions. Entities such as countries and officials are not clearly identifiable in readable form. The fragment suggests a dated news brief or commentary on international tension and responses.
The article recounts a disturbing case from Australia involving a 14 year old girl and three husbands. Detective-sergeant Goth confronts the accused amid pompous assertions as investigators probe the alleged marriage network and the young girl's involvement. The trial centers on claims of coercion, manipulation, and potential legal action against the adults involved.
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