08 May 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
1
Notices of dues and official actions from 1917 reference owners and keepers payable to the council dated May 7 1917. Also mentions Saunders Electric Corn Cure advertising and a fragmented rifle shooting event with postponed handicap match details at the range. The text is garbled but notes corn removal product and a shooting event at Tullah range with incomplete details.
C J Weedon & Co reports on Mount Morgan and Eastor holidays halting production, while Corvian Copper Co and Sulphide Corp push ore treatment. Gold output across Bowligns district remains strong with White and Kelten yielding rich stone. Horwood predicts a decade of ore still in Broken Hill with plans to expand and ship more ore to major treatment works.
Business notices describe F. W. Bearup offering gold watches and jewelry with numerous items listed such as belts, bangles, padlocks, and a range of prices. The advert places the shop at 187 Main Street Zeeman and mentions a roomed house on Belly street Zerhan with unspecified details.
Fragmentary text lists names Crom Tare Mendamen M Coun 7 Me Connally AL Wor and references submission of receipts and expenditures. The legible portion mentions a tally or account items with unclear formatting and no clear outcome or date.
During a lull in fighting, Canadian troops staged a theatrical night in a French village trench women’s outfits, blue ribbons, and red stains created a farcical scene. The villagers and soldiers laughed at the improvised show as German troops watched briefly before shellfire ended the joke.
A garbled OCR fragment describes trees, a scene at a Nestow setting on a Saturday, with unclear characters and missing details. The readable parts mention a blackened scene and a math or tasting reference, but essential facts are unreadable.
Tongkah Harbor reports weak output for the week ended May 5 with two toms of tim produced. No hendhge or weron days interrupted operations, leaving the factory at reduced activity through the period.
A fragmented notice touts a rare remedy called Orlote for deafness and head pains, with testimonials from Mrs Rowe of Crescent Leads and others praising its effects. Claims suggest wide relief and easy use, urging trials and emphasizing alleged superior results.
An item notes that the goods are ready and headed to the Grand Hotel next, with emphasis on forthcoming distribution or display at the venue. It mentions Rehan in connection with the preparation or delivery, suggesting a local business or staff role. The brief underscores arrival timing and venue association.
An early 20th century notice invites inspection of a cheap millinery sale featuring hats, coats, tweeds, gowns, and women's undergarments. Items include heavy caracal coats, mixed tweeds, sandals, and embroidered hosiery with limited sizes and dates from April to October.
M Ryan leads in a dash with a phone contact noted as 46. TasmaK is highlighted as a leading figure in racing or a related event, with emphasis on individual recognition and a forthcoming competition.
In Hobart on Sunday Mr Bon Watkins declared his intent to seek reelection to the Tasmanian House of Assembly at the Darwin by election. Reports mention candidates Mewes W J Sheehan and W G Oktham for the Northern Tasmanian League race. Other names linked to the Darwin by election include St Ledger and Foster with West Coasters speculating on seat chances.
Sporting notes report the final acceptances for the Adelaide Cup set for tomorrow over a distance of one mile and five furlongs. JW MLT Douglas captain of the All England Eleven is mentioned in context with royal and sporting circles as the event nears under wartime Britain.
A garbled item notes the death of a May land resident from difficult circumstances and describes a long commentary on German and Persian fronts. It mentions Marshal Joffre assigning leadership roles and a Allied defense at Verdun, with references to French field officers and the Legion of Honor.
A garbled OCR note discusses Rexona in workplace settings from tram sheds to factories. It mentions skin relief products and various forms of skin issues, urging use of Rexona for relief and comfort among workers. The text blends unrelated phrases and lacks clear events or dates.
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