05 May 1909
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads of mixed items including advertisements for millinery and corsets, plus a lengthy, garbled discussion linking historical figures and wartime slang. The readable segments mention May, new goods like umbrellas, and a cryptic letter about British and colonial themes.
A garbled report outlines a proposed Moon Railway from Hobart to Hoaneille via Kinestan and Hotart, detailing cost disputes, compensation, and feasibility. The plan would require significant tunneling and infrastructure, with divisions over which routes and services to prioritize.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Dr Men s Digestive aids and a pharmacist name Petherton with vague medical terms. The legibility is poor and no coherent event or claim can be established beyond general endorsements.
A distorted OCR passage describes a horse racing event with names like Elwick and Beall and mentions speeds, final heats, and possible dramatic outcomes. The text is largely unreadable but hints at a concluding race with notable contenders and a reference to a miraculous ending.
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