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BULLOCK-DRIVING EXTRAORDINARY.

♦ Amongst the tales of hardships endured m the northern portion of South Australia, none can exceed m graphio picturesqueness the description given to a Quiz reporter by Mr W. H. Htitcnins a bullock driver of the good old days. He describes one terrible bullcok dray journey of 23 miles, which occupied nearly a fortnight, During a busy rainy season he did not know the Juxuty of a bed tor tix months, but slept frequently m wet garment*, and it was a common eight, when rising m the morning 1 , to see a man's outline picked out m his clay bed of the previous night. It is not surprising tb.it when Mr Hutchins, now a market gardner, found himself sheltered m a compact little cottage At Daily Road, Paradise, he thought himself the happiest fellow alive. But laßfc Easter he was seized wih shivering fits and ague pains, which later on developed into rheuoaa'ic fever and p'eurisy. He had sharp cutting pains m the chest, shallow end jerky breathing, severe coughing, foyer and exhaustion. Despite medioal attention he progressed slowly : although abb at last to walk he could not work m his garden owing to weakness and dizziness. A friend who had been cured by Dr Williams' pink pills recommended then?. Four boxes were used before much benefit was noticeable, but six boxes completely cured him, and he new carries on his trade most actively. As Mr Hutchins works knee deep amongst wet and muddy vegetables without his ailments recurring, it is proof of the complete cure effected by Dr Williams' pink pills, which are the prescription of a celebrated Edinburgh University Physician. For ailments such as rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago, consumption, bronchitis, etc, they are unrivalled. They are sold by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co,, WellingtoD, three shillings per box, post free, and by chemists and storekeepers— But mind you ask for Dr Williams'. A pamphlet of testimonials will be sent post free to applicants.

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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIV, Issue 136, 12 June 1900, Page 4

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BULLOCK-DRIVING EXTRAORDINARY. Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIV, Issue 136, 12 June 1900, Page 4

BULLOCK-DRIVING EXTRAORDINARY. Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIV, Issue 136, 12 June 1900, Page 4