Mining notes at Blackwood Division 1899 quarter report
The Mining Registrar reports the Blackwood Division quarter ended List March 1899 with gold yields of 59802 Sdnts., above last year but below average. Quartz totals 200402 from 570 tons, led by Red White and Blue mine at 26307 10 dwts from 530 tons. May need deeper shaft and stronger plant as mining slows. Rip Van Winkle sinking continues and Sultana shaft windings face heavy water inflow. Alluvial returns 298 oz, cement crushing steady. Ballan Division shows no quarterly gold and New Maphexuard opening near Korweinguboora with 8000 plant erection planned. Werribee reef project advances 807 feet tunnel, value pending. Mine officials: A Brus Mining Registrar.
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Johnston and Cumming
Barry's Reef
Pincombe Bros
Hope Co
Megirs
Armatron
North Staffordshire
Terrill Bros
Potter, White
Fod Williams Bron
Sislda
Egerton
Blackwood
Thie
Rip van Winkle
Sultana
Ballan
Maphexuard
Korweinguboora
Werribee Company
A. Brus
Ballan Notes On Inquest Sale And Picnic At School
A dated Ballan item records an elderly man found dead in Mr. Andrew Baker’s lodgings with inquest attributing multiple causes. It notes a poorly attended Mr. Lyon sale due to rain but satisfactory prices. It praises local donations for a school children’s picnic and describes the pleasant abow grounds activity with teachers stalls and helpers.
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Venables
Councillors object to Crown land stone case action
Melton reports Councillors unhappy with Constable Wade prosecutions of men removing stone from Crown lands where riparian rights are claimed. The President notes Lands Department confirmation, cases to be withdrawn, and fines to be refunded. Community celebrates Dr Bestie’s birthday and notes Shire improvements, rains, creek flow, and active farming.
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Mechanics’ Committee
T. Staughton
The
Mechanics’ Institute
Royal Hall
Ryan
M'Kunzie
Hornbuckle
Olso
J. L. Robertson
New Zealand
Melton Gun Club
H.W. Staughton
J. Fraser
Scott
Schultxe
Manning
Monk
T. Staughtion
H. Staughton
Hickey
Clarke
Huith
Hodson
Wade
Melton
Leach
White
ILLA
Lands Department
Raglan Babel
Dr. Besttie
Mwe
Little River Retired Farmer Edward Gleeson’s Family
From Owl Correspondent Mr Enwann Gikesox notes the Gleeson family of Little River. Patriarch Patrick Gleeson built a farming life, died years ago, widow runs the farm with sons Edward and Michael. Edward Gleeson remains a bachelor, admired for integrity and intellect, plans a European tour after leaving Geelong.
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Little River
Enwann Gikesox
Little River District
Geelong
Kildare
Gleeson
Lite River
Jr. Gleeson
Tie
Edward
Michael
Chia
Lesband
Patrick Gleeson
Patrick
Avenol
Seymour
J. Devine
J.P. Little River
Jogh
Wyndham
Spall
Stationaueter
Korumburra
Melbourne
Guelnog
Edward Gleeson
Gevlong
Europe
Purin
Reburn
Ghostly visit and medical cure in Victorian era letter
A Melbourne area reader recounts illness from two years past and a dramatic recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The piece blends anecdote on health remedies with local notes on railway shelter needs, agriculture, and community matters.
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Bard
Mise Marner
Ags
Miss Alive
Tom St. Tbs
Williams
Dr. Williams
Ejo Rocke
Tompsitt
Metropolitan Board of Works Ventilation Debate and Purchases
The Metropolitan Board of Works held a lengthy meeting with numerous commissioners present. They condemned a circular on sewer ventilation study, discussed the upward draft challenge, and agreed to consult the Sewartee committee. A motion to purchase a double drill band lunt print for marking was approved at £880 despite high cost.
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A. Ward
J. W. Fraser
Gahan
Gillatt
D. V. Hennessy
J. M'Mahon
J. M'Rae
D. Moore
E. Baylor
P. J. O'Connor
Pigdon
W. J. G. Riddell
T. Sloss
Sir A. Snowden
W. Strong
J. Styles
A. Talt
J. Turner
A. Volve
J. G. Yager
Port Melbourne
Styles
Turner
Sewartee
Cours
Walter
Water reservoir breach at Manor estate prompts repairs
In Werribee the Manor estate reservoir project by Mesara Hegarty and T Conny faced large earthwork and embankment shifts. Heavy rain filled the unfinished dam, creating a 12 foot breach that washed away about 500 yards of earthwork, while Captain Chirnside, then in Sydney on holiday, watched the incident unfold.
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Chirnside
Richmond
Lolipop
Mesara
Hegarty
T. Conny
Lends
Sydney
The Evils of Smoking Letter to Editor
A Sydney Morning Herald reader urges a determined campaign against tobacco as a harmful drug. The letter cites abstainers' superior lung capacity and intellect, lists tobacco's toxins, and argues that willpower plus simple remedies can free smokers.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sir
Hsa
M Medical
Tam
Chloroform Use Through History by Dr Neild
Dr Neild describes eighty years of chloroform use and the need to mix air with vapor for safe anesthesia. He notes simple masks over the mouth and nose as effective, while criticizing complex devices. He stresses learning and forgetting in medical training and warns against overreliance on novelty.
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Neild
Slave
Hin Funk
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Werribea
Iis
Offica Indy Passengere
WA ‘Aluvray
Pierre
F. Goarnish
Werribes & Ao
Leva
Chirnalde
Metropolitian
Randa
Aod
Werrthes Telephone Bureau
G. ‘T. Chirnstie
Hare
Worribes Grammary, Butter and Ehdoge
Advé
Gwilliam
Gavillam
Rogland
Guill
Werribes Park
Gwillina
Robert Chirnside
Mount Macedon
Moniay
Afelbourne
Skeleton Creek
Manly
Presbyterian Church
Inet
John M'Intosh
Jesus
Enewhea
Mann
Man
Werribee
Wolfe’s Schnapps
H. RE. W
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural
P. Cain
Esgy
J.P. Hox
Soonerang
PF. Howe
Anaval
Rodi
Bacchus Marsh
Atvice
Af & Pom
Chance
A. &. Osborne
Hall OF Commerce
Uccus Marsh
London
A. G. Osborne
Ureceree Main Street
Hacchus Bhlaesh Orchestra
Mechanics’ x Institute
Bacchus + Marsh
Chatrman
T, Staughton
MLLA
Mies
Kathleen Fenton
Faria
Walker
Old Dresden
Uinlemberg
Mise
Simpson
J. M
OnroukeTna
Manen Marrexaney
Cthestral Accom
Volti
Nelson
Bratam
Siier W. Hox
AL Lernn
Old Hume
Hervey
Ge Mine
Marriseney
Washington Post
Souea
Ononkstra
Tal Cosannoux
Faust
Parmar
Okota
Ma. J. M. Noms
Gounod
Mr. Sioner
W. Hor
Avissiox
Sidney W. Hunt
H. G. Campbell
Moss
Bess
Baschow Marah
HG. Campbell
Maddingley Road
Baerhue Mare
BE. Moss
G. T. Dickie
Hodgson Haroware
Officer & Smith
Dag Collins Street
Thomas Cain
Bocchoo Mayah
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