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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
A meeting of shareholders last night at the Academy of Music rejected a proposal to increase capital for repairs and improvements. A loan offer of 25 pounds, fixed at 5 percent per annum, was accepted to fund the project. Separate notes mention trucks derailed during an outward train, with details unclear in the fragment.
An ad style note extols Zam-Buk as a practical balm for women doing domestic work. It claims soothing healing, antiseptic benefits, and economy for family use, depicting rough hands and dusty tasks, with emphasis on comfort and appearance through this product.
A letter seeks information on whether New Zealand or Tasmania has more water resources for industrial use. It references environmental debates, a misfired opportunity involving the American Consul, and notes practical concerns about costs, employment, and trade pressures amid wartime conditions.
Police report a dawn break in at J Metal and hie grocer James McCall’s shop. Two men armed with a revolver entered while he was in bed and pried drawers and a table, but fled empty handed after one moved toward the door. No jewellery or valuables recovered. Worcestershire county.
Local notice describes a shop located on Orr Street named Notion Mart with no further details provided. The fragmented text offers no dates, owners, or events to outline.
Fragmented report of a Tyrolay society gathering with a new chief introduced and toast proposals. Members expressed aims of fellowship and annual events, noting attendance and plans for ongoing social functions and regional ties.
A local West Coast Tasmanian meeting urged tourism promotion to draw yearly visitors. Speeches praised the area’s scenery and culture, with Mr White and the town warden thanked for engaging children and teachers. The event distributed envelopes for a home work contest and announced prizes for local contributors.
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