22 May 1915
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
A damaged OCR page lists events and notices including a Patriotic Service at Suulbyhert and a market auction on May 6. It mentions ages for an event, guardian notices, and various items such as poultry and small goods for sale. Government and military references appear with a public notice about employment.
A long, muddled description of Port Davey shore geology and oil shale works. Mention of the Agphaltum Company and Port Davey, with discussion of creeks, mouths of bays, and the potential for mining activity and extraction, referencing several individuals and local sites. The text inflation and OCR errors obscure specifics but centers on shale lease prospects and shore features.
A precinct bulletin recalls two reported incidents near Pobre Gone am jhereig and Mae View towel in late April. Authorities describe a heist involving a suspect, a vehicle, and a pursuit ending with a brief exchange and the suspect's escape on foot.
Fragmentary account describes a German atrocity affecting a woman named Lady Modeba and others in a rural home. It mentions deaths or wounds among residents, a plea to move to Australia, and a tense warning about German advances.
An OCR fragmented advertisement touts Hean's Esence as a cheap, effective cough and cold remedy. It mentions a J. Winches and trials of a tonic, claiming pleasant taste and strong relief, with various garbled names and places surrounding the claim. The text is heavily corrupted but centers on marketing a medicinal mixture and its supposed benefits.
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