Australian Contingent band stories and legal potshots
A long article brims with scattered colonial tales including a Bush Contingent tale of a deserted wife and fugitive husband, a public quarrel over a Band’s performance, a farmer’s tall tale of golden grain, critique of colonial poetry, and a dramatic Cronje breach of promise case. The writeup blends humor with social issues and wartime anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munwellbrook
Handwich
Bert Long
Senierdemeant
Dy Quirion
Huwband
Tameorth
Todd Eygaines
Drought, Mills and Trials Dominate Australian News
The report outlines plans for a Inverell tweed mill with 2500 pounds of buildings and machinery and 1000 pounds capital, plus notes on existing mills in Victoria and New Zealand. It also covers South Africa era postal reorganization, Privy Council judgments, a Victorian ex-constable suicide, a Colac boy’s truancy and chase, severe Riverina drought, a Wellington NZ desertion case, a Grafton-Casino shooting, a Jerry's Plain fatal lamp accident, and a quip by a detective during Central Criminal Court testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UF W. Crabbe
Torerel Ban
Pentlowen Ak
Dietriot
Dea Tweed
Old Courtey
New Zealand
Rehbuenharm Mills
Mtntree
Tuverall
Eeskenville
Parramontiog
Victoria
Inverell
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Bank of New Zealand
Full Court of New South Wales
Simpson
Privy Council
Coats
Forman
Liddesdale
Justins
Vise-Admiralty Court
Our Neighbours Names Heil by Dr Williams Pills
A damaged notice praises Dr Williams Pills for curing Pale People with liver troubles disease and weakness. It claims many sufferers were helped, listing names and benefits while urging readers to request other cures in the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Plak Pilla
Dr Williams Pink Pills Cited as Cure All Disorders
Fragmented text touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as cures for many ailments. It mentions digestive weakness, nervous conditions, and broad health claims with dubious medical authority. The garbled OCR references various disorders and remedies without clear, verifiable details.
Mr Russell Predicts Prolonged Drought and Duststorms
Mr Russell explains there is no immediate relief from the drought and duststorms. He cites a recurring 19 year weather cycle with alternating wet and dry periods and says recent years are firmly in a severe dry phase with little chance of return to wetter conditions soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Waentsworth
Menindie
Atock
Atation
Riverina
Mr Russell
Mr. Russell
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Aw Litt
Mualo
Taverell
Enya
Tts
June Dees
Corego
New South Wales
Armishounty
South
Walea
Oramge Free State
Aloot
Modder River
Wren
Cronje
Imperial Postal Authorities
South Africa
Anny
Hugh Bracco
Himseelf
Wallop
Kilmore
Brecon
Gienrowan
Kelly Wang
Kelly Br
Australia
Melbourne
Colac
Richardson
Coord
Times
Fanmore
Warrnambool
Bat
Colas
Howarth
Coleg
Wellington
N.Z
Ile
Giareco
Croom Houde
Grafton
Casino
Anderson
Bleas
Be Anderon
Sloan
Jerry's Plaine
Mies
Ada Mario Atkinson
Roche
Central Criminal Court
Arlogburet
Esid
Stephen
bin Honor
Iritiat
Nirvana Tea Company
Ancceas
Rample
Ceylon
Colombo
Tog Lee Delusion
Blackett
JI. J. Trim
West End
Andocewn
Wort Mitchell
Dir
Willige
W. Drew
Berkady
Armidale
Saunders
Ais
Taian and Freverw
Parma
Kacoumos
Wan Mata
Cisowlay
Wentworth Hotel
Church Hill
Sydney
Brs
Hayes
Mg Ip
Thein P.O
Willa
Priterai
Thaous Ony
Migafield
Armidale Show
Aunt Mary
New England
Wil Beim
Neer
E. J. Court
Ana
S. Hargrave
waAbe
Auctionse
Alchaa
Tise
Guyra General Stores
E. B. Purser
John Moloney
Cameroua
Beardy Street
Growers
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George Thomas Branetcat
G. F. Notts Works
Rugden-Street
Amd
G. F. Nott
Boum
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