War diary letters reveal Boer firefight near Driefontein
Lieutenant Hennessy recounts Trooper Johnson and Corporal Tootell letters as Vic Hennessy’s force clashes with Viljoen’s commando near Rienoster kop. Actions include artillery support, a ridge assault, heavy Boer fire, and multiple fatalities among Lieutenants Murphy and Aithon, plus Corporal Robertson and others, with captures of horses and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic. Hennessy
Glenrowan
Johnson
Tootell
Viljoen
Rienoster Kop
Generil Deaxteny
iLmeters
Weeston
Wier
Brings Apruit
Forby
Lient
Wedd
Farm House
Coulter
Murphy
G. Company
Prickhbards
Driefontein
Stayn
Erasmus Niewland
Kraui
All Mattera
Ite
Dob Hill
Robertson Wos
Tobnson
Robertson
Toots
Gomroundant Newlands
Hourins
Grobler
Righetti
Wrecked Sailor Credits Seigel's Syrup for Recovery
In 1891 I faced severe indigestion and months of illness, then after trying various medicines I began Seigel's Syrup and Pills. After a shipwreck near Chesterfield Long Island and rescue, I regained health, appetite, and strength. My wife also improved, and I remain employed at Queensport Meat Company. Buckmans Myrtle Villa George Street Kangaroo Point Brisbane. Sept. fifth, 190? Bacchus Marsh Observation Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomoor Dan
Himealf
Orth Brisbane Fire Brigade
Benus
Seigel
Talands
Chesterfold Red
Mackay
God Saven Blacke
Long Ieland
Pylades
Sydney
Tom
Queensport Meat Company
Buckmans
Myrtle Villa
George Street
Kangaroo Point
Brisbane
Maddingley Park Concert At Bacchus Marsh Draws Modest Attendance
The Mechanical Institute in Bacchus Marsh hosted a midweek concert presided by Dr Dickie JP with mixed attendance and some ticket issues. Miss Daisy Watts gave a skilled piano opening, followed by recitations from Miss Gladya Watts. The varied program featured Miss Scotson, Miss Locke, Mr Edwin A. Ure, Mr J. M. Norris, and others, praised for artistry though notes on nervousness and minor flaws were present. A large effort by W Grant Morton and H Findgaon supported platform work for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanical Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Leen
Dickie, JP
Daisy Watts
Misa Gladya Watts
Liss
Tommy
Carvd
Migs Seotson
Hieves
Robert Morton
Miss Fenton
Mises AL. Pearce
H. Chickie
M Murphy
Eb, Lawrence
Miss Pearce
Piono
Miss B. Dickie
Hybrines
J. M. Norris
J. G. Norris
Maria
Pearce
John Ball
Laird O” Cockpen
Norris
Miss Norrin
G. Young
Victoria
Ale Tinker
Matilda
ER. M. Quthbertron
Infisewen
Miss Norris
Miss Simpson
Dickie
Almond
W. Grant Morton
H. M. Findgaon
Conor
Mrs G Clulow Praises Bile Beans for Biliousness
An Newcastle resident testifies to relief from bilious attacks after using Bile Beans. She reports taking one to two beans nightly, continuing use, and recommends the medicine as effective. Claims improved liver and kidney function, better energy, and a healthier complexion, with boxes sold for thirteenpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mika
Tom
Pain Balm Heals Back Aches Say Local Readers
Readers in Monro Bacchus Marsh and Werribee report relief from back and kidney pains using Chamberlains Pain Balm. They describe muscle tension tares lumbago and related discomfort cured with a few applications or by dampening a cloth with Balm and binding over the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monro
Bacchus Marsh
F. Dumucte
Werribee
Anniversary of All Saints Sunday School Held at Black Wood
The Black Wood All Saints Sunday School marked the anniversary with morning services led by Rep. Archdeacon M Cullagh of Benli go. Despite poor weather, afternoon prizes were awarded to scholars, and an eloquent evening sermon followed. A grand social with decorations and a cantata featuring Miss A Clemens and other performers drew a large crowd. Weather: cold with rain over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Wood
All Saints
M'Cullagh
Benligo
C.J. Chambuers
Gr. Vizor
J.P
Joe Larl
Lts
Rales
Eradi
A. Clemens
Wade
Jase Armstrong
Etrio Cnrrothers
Smith
Armstrongs
Sarah Careathars
Ne. A. Girrathere
Flaver
F. Nowll
Ritson
Cod
Chimbars
Morocco
Clainlers
Rei White
Tong
Winge
Lox
Astoo
Smith and
Wilknasons
Hyerton Co
Upcoming Local Events List
Community notices listing a Wednesday concert and sale at Toolern on the seventh Awgoet, a Tuesday bell event on August 27 at Booshne Marah, and anniversary services at Wesleyan Church Bagshus Marah on September 8 and 9. Also a Church of England bazaar slated for Wednesday November 19 and subsequent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolern
Mothers of Children Meet on Remedy Safety
Mothers discuss Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children in Bacchus Marsh Werribee and surrounding areas. The product is claimed non opiate and safe for babies and teens, with confidence urged by local merchants W Gaarr Monrow and F Semuree & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childran
W. Gaarr Monrow
Bacchus Marsh
F. Semuree & Son
Werribee
The Worries of a Waitress at Gordon Hotel
The report, by ac Pentel Billingham, at the Gordon Hotel in Portland, discusses a teenaged waitress subject to worries about health and mood. Billingham notes the narrator endured months of illness and, six months earlier, faced significant anxiety over health and job prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac Pentel Billingham
Dl Gordon
Portland
Migs Billingham
Dr Williams pink pills claim blood purify cure
An advertisement recounts a woman's recovery from severe chest pain fatigue and anemia after using Dr Williams pink pills. It promotes the pills as a blood builder and tonic curing rheumatism indigestion bronchitis and other ailments while warning against purgative tonics. The text lists price two shillings and ninepence per box and notes availability from Dr Williams Medicines Co Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Billingham
Pynals
Williams
Jumbe Yille
Mise Billiognan
Shire Valuations Stir Local Political Debate
A reader urges council candidates to pledge to modify or abolish recent valuations. The writer accuses peers of bias while highlighting Pentland Hills concerns over funding, taxation fairness, and the council’s financial position. He calls for public action and scrutiny of the valuator and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentland Hills
Itieat Sneha
Dugdale
Myrmiong
le Ry
Sonelusson
Purwan
Coimnadai
Ravelins Marah
Pontland Hills
Pootland Hills
Prstein
Debra
Ile
Rareraver
Myroiong
Jolydist
Do You Know Theft Chamerline's Cough Tormoedy in a favourite
Por ale by W Gras Moxsnsy Barchis Marsh and Boman Som Werrihee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gras
Barchis Marsh
Wyndham Shire council minutes note costs and road works
The Wyndham Shire council discusses overdraft limits and expenditures, appoints G W Cooke as treasurer, and considers road repairs including Footscray and Somerville roads. It notes proposed bridges, a bridge-crossing project, and government grant conditions, with debates over a rate collector salary and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkington
Mascoio Lodge
Footscray Council
Counil
Somerville Road
Cemetery Road
Footseray
Bolt
Footsery
M'Neughton
Pontseray Council
Counsil
Robert Chirnside
Rothwell
Pootssray
AU Naughton
Melbourne
Grid Dept
Metropolitan
Station Street
Geelong
Ogne A. Beamish's
Tipuin's
Jetty Road
Lancaster's Road
Exford
Wyndham
Braybrook
Melton
Draybrook
Pan Eer
Werriboo
Queensville
Moses, Gillett
Blickshaw's Road
Cherry
Benmnisi
Wall
Sinclair
Walner
Gr. Agar
Davin
Sioelair
Davie
Naughton
Beamish
Robinson
Chirnside
Hoy
Cyplain
Well
Agar
ArNanighton
Andden
Devin
Lima
Myr
Vleas
Cured by Beginning Use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The advertisement claims Zufflnenza can be cured by starting with the first symptoms using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It asserts thousands have used this remedy over the past year with no cases where it failed, and lists W. Grant Motos Bacchus Marah and I. Scuunze & Sox, Werribee as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Motos
Bacchus Marah
I. Scuunze
Sox
Werribee
Melton notices and temperance meeting highlight local life
From Melton correspondent, the death of Mr Ales Blackwood at Mal varn marks 79 years with a long public record and a large family. Interment was in Melton cemetery with Rev J A Stones officiating. A temperance rally in Medinoies Hall featured local talent led by Mr G MM Barrio, and included Miss A Cecil on piano and multiple readings and songs from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Ales, Blackwood
Malvarn
Blackwood
J. A. Stones
Mulvert
Medinoies
G. MM
MM. Hunter
Pretty Jane
Saint Philippa
W. Black
Mr. Ransom
D. Henderson
M. Hunter
J Bonnate
Jim
Ransom Sat Lang
Jim Phillippe
Srto
Sunrise or Sunset Reflections on Life and Hair Change
A reflective musing compares morning vitality with the evening fading of hair. It ponders how sunrise or sunset should be mirrored in one’s appearance, noting rich dark hair versus thinning gray strands and inviting the reader to choose their path.
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Color and Growth Restored
Persistent advertisements claim Ayer's Hair Vigor restores gray hair color stops hair loss and promotes longer heavier growth. Marketed as a century existing remedy from Dr. J C Aver to Lamcii Medico. presented as the best hair preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Aver Go
Aborigines of Australia Study Expand Through Expedition
Professor Baldwin Spencer leads an ethnological expedition from Adelaide to study Australian Aborigines as they are influenced by whites. The effort notes savagery and progress in human civilization, the need to transport supplies for a year, and reliance on overland stations and supportive officers along remote routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Maye
Euigery
Overland Expedition from Adel to Oodnadatta Through Eyre Basin
The journal describes a southern inland journey by rail north from Adel to Oodnadatta via Quorn and Port Augusta, detailing supplies exchanged with natives, the narrow gauge line, and the transformed salt lake landscape near Lake Eyre. It lists the caravan, personnel Gillen, Maysall, Chance, Warwick, and Wack boy Puranda, plus the gear and horses supplied by the South Australian Government for the Port Darwin trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Quorn
Port Augusta
Hergott Springs
Qodnadatta
Barcoo
Warburton
Macumba
Lake Eyre
Spencer Gulf
Eyrean
Australia
Las Eyre
Oodnadatte
Wereat Plain
Gillen
Maysall
Chance
Central District
Puranda
Warwick
Wathall
Charlotte Waters
Blackfellows
Pena
Port Darwin
Hoe
Chimbertalists Cure Cold in a Day Promises Fever Relief
A patent remedy from W. Guast Cloerox and partners claims to end severe cold within 24 hours. The advertisement promises stopping the running nose, breaking fever, and preventing pneumonia with Horchua and Werribes components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haniahes
W. Guast
Cloerox
Horchua
Marah
F. Forvize & So
Werribes
Melbourne visitors brave cold trek to Manor estate fox chase
About 26 hontamen joined the Melbourne party invited by Captain Obiruaide to Werribes on S storiing tawt for a row over the Manor estate. A lively fox was released and killed after an exciting chase. Mr Grica fad suffered a cut head and a sprained ankle. Visitors were entertained and town people numbered around 60. The You Yangs appeared snowy on Sunday, a first for old residents, and the 10 train through Worrihea dropped thick snow on carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Obiruaide
Werribes
Grica
Worrihea
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Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Imsul
Fall FE
Maddingley Park
Tun Bacchus
Cantrea
T. Slack
Simon
W. Simon
W. Marshall
W. Ladhune
W. Mahone
S. Marshall
W. Lyla
T. Bion T. Brittle
J. Slown
W. Smith
J. Simp
Lidgeth
A. Shavahar
al J. Cowan
Shanaban
Muse
Shire Valuations
Wyndhan Shire Couwotd
Monpar
Onvix
Prenant—Ors
Lonke
Chiroaide
Wall, Robinson
Williamstown
Comercial Bank
GW. Cooke
Davis
John. Our
Footasray
Harrison's Road
Pootscray
Ba Wa
Laverton
Ayer
Baldwin Spencer
Agr
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