27 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
1
Special notice to tenderers states bids will be received until 10 at the works office in Hobart for specific contract works. The department reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and not bind itself to award. Announcement dated August 3 1920 notes a schedule and viewing time on Wednesday July 24 at 4 oclock.
Readable fragments show a busy promotional sale at Premier Emporium featuring corsets and other garments. The ad touts below market prices on various corset styles and related items, listing multiple sizes and colors with bold price offers and limited stock.
The Times correspondent in Ammesterdem reports the former Kale leader initially refused to admit guilt after a tragedy, muttering that he would never be believed. The Berlin desk notes Wilhelm’s movements, while Prince August is said to be the sole member of the royal line in honest labor at the Krane banking firm.
A man named George Detaumer, once a known evangelist, died after a train struck him under a Wellington bridge. The incident occurred on a Wednesday evening on the railway line near Prince's Bridge. He left a note claiming financial troubles and requesting forgiveness, with a message sending his goods to a friend.
The Wellington city council has authorized a loan of 200000 to build an electric power station at Evens Bay, west suburb, to meet growing population demand. Mrs Coghlan, widow of John Coghton killed in February by an airplane strike at Leelsny Keepware, has filed a Supreme Court writ seeking damages from the Lurkin-Soperth Agency. The Dovineirty Colliery at Oullea Mui Ben reports idle since Wednesday, with labor unrest and a push to resume work amid rising freight from Newcastle. United Laborers' Union at Bydner plans to wait on the Labour Government to protest a preference for AWU members over others. The Grand Lodge of Freemasonry of Viewrin bought land from Dr G A Siri de pouty adjoining the Freewasps' Fist in Mol’ bourne for 750, with plans to extend buildings and frontage on Colline Street.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports a 6.9 percent food price hike for June compared with May. Victoria shows the sharpest rise at 72 percent, followed by South Australia 63 percent, New South Wales 40 percent, Queensland 20 percent, Western Australia 17 percent, and other states showing notable gains.
A chaotic gathering described in fragmentary text shows supporters of conscription and labor ideals clashing with opponents. The report notes heated exchanges about policy, with accusations of obstructing Labor promotion and references to political figures and groups.
A fragmentary note references Jones and a overdue boat matter. The legible text hints at a local dispute involving a vessel but provides few concrete names, dates, or actions. Further readable details would clarify involved parties and the exact stake or resolution.
A Borden Illinois man travels to New York to claim the remains of a son who served with the 4th Infantry and was wounded at Chateau-Thierry. War Department records caused a delay, with conflicting notices about burial status. The father pressed officials amid family pressure and financial requests, seeking a final confirmation of his son’s death and delivery of the body.
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