28 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
1
The well known firm of Jours and Co have widened their line to supply bent quality Wormstenhire Gence equal to anything in the market in pints and half pints. Trial orders are solicited.
Heat wave lasts seven days driving shade temperatures from 10 to 1. Officials counted a large number of trout, valued at £100, dying at the two poor pond. Many fish washed up along Broker Creek as farmers work horses in the heat.
Fragmented OCR text describes assorted items and prices such as a Miata car, perfumes, jewelry, handbags, and embroidered rita. The garbled listing mentions presents and shop goods with scattered numbers and references, lacking coherent context or clear events.
The State Treasurer announces new stamp duties effective January 1 affecting transfers and registrations for mining companies and shares. It details when stamp taxes apply to transfers, certificates, and registrations, and notes penalties for noncompliance under the act.
A terse note indicates Jame of Frabie refused an order citing costs. The brief item mentions no further details about the dispute, recipients, or governing authority.
Francis Birthes accompanied by Clive and W Taplin arrived in Sydney after a ten stop run from Fremantle. They beat the previous record by Armstrong and Freer with a daily average of 290 miles, surpassing it by 60 miles. Birthes spoke on the country’s prospects, noting abundant “trobisita” on the eastern side of Western Australia and describing treeless, waterless tracks with shriveled vegetation and fence lines.
A garbled report describes a mysterious illness affecting towns and hamlets, with unclear symptoms and no authoritative source. Local residents express concern while officials call for calm as investigators search for a cause and potential remedies amid mounting speculation.
The speaker describes roaming at all hours seeking criminals and notes the appeal of promotion in illicit trades is limited. He warns that while thefts of drink and sale items are easy, active promotion in such ventures brings little reward, suggesting avoidance if possible.
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