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Melbourne Dairy Poisoning Mystery and Mortality Case
A Melbourne obituary-like report details a Port Melbourne dairy district mystery of cattle deaths linked to a toxic grazing area. Veterinary surgeon J. Desmond outlines suspected plant toxins, ongoing investigations, and failed quarantine measures, with community concern over dairy safety and public health. The piece cites Dr Williams pink pills and local farm actions as part of the era’s response.
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Castlemaine
Mellora
Prent Wenbhoss
Newenigin
Rncinin
Ein Ro
Nytt Atin
Selbourne
Coulee
Jesus
Dr. Williams
Melbgorte
Croy-straat
Pouke
Willian
Wiliam
Nil Clanaigts
Lip
Willas Modicwie Company
Salisbury
Queen-street
Afelbour
Henry
Port Buiry
Atask
Oulie
Frolessor Kensall
le Melbourin
Eavere
Alton
Niles
Port Wainy Sliswrion
Anne ‘the Weiter
Messrs. Nitehia Leos
Foo
Alihsugh
Dolby
Wen li
Joel Dainy
Mfin Pauok
Mintel
Webuy
Pretos Wendill
Siewx
Seliul
Vouditian
Kendall