iBonnington's Irish Moss sale shakes Bass Region cattle trade
iBonnington's Irish Moss and M Phail Bros Co report a large Basehoe Marsh sale with buyers from far districts. Prices peak for springers and cows as M Phail notes a successful sale of John Mawson's stock at Woodlands Melton alongside draught horses and farm implements. Local council notes and road petitions are discussed amid shifting municipal roles and land transport talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Keast
Bhirs Council
Meesra
M'Phail Bros. & Co
Basehoe Marsh
Csttle
G. Broughton
Brooklyn
W. Hyem
Melton
E. A. Porter
Inwood
W. Hine
Stone Farm
A. Miller
Broadlands
John Dogdale
HL. W. Stoughton
Exford
David Robertson
J. Cameron
Jus. M‘donald
High Plain
T. H. M‘farlsne
T. Crook
Auckam
Staughton
Mesors
M'Phail Bros
John Mawson
Woodlands
Church of England
D. A. Brewer
Bacchus Marsh
B.c
Rowsley
C. L. D. Homan
Myrmong
C. L. H. Cox
Malton
Rockbank
Robinson
Adipener South
Meltani
Ballan Shire
D. Kerin
Upcoming Agricultural Show Promises Local Attractions
Irish Moss and Bacchms Marsh host a series of events on September 14 and 23 featuring agricultural exhibits. Notable activities include a Wednesday quad drill and a Pret nine Deis display with a focus on farm products and rural crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchms Marsh
Basebus Marsh
Eazual Sania
Ragnees Mech Agricultural Focisty
A Bush Oasis of Plenty Ranges Holdings
The author tours holdings near Djerriworth Creek inland from Melbourne, praising rugged effort and terraced gardens on stony soil. He notes imported orange trees thriving, careful drainage, and a notable garden at Mr Anders Hjorth with roses, Hardenbergia, and lush crops. Water channels and domestic supply aid irrigation, illustrating the devoted labor behind rural success in Toolern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Su. M. Nicermaon
Djerriworth
Plenty Ranges
Melbourne
Anders Hjorth
Goulburn Valley
Aide Gorges
Rodney Trust
Hjorth
Toolern
Wanted Explaination of a Hidden Grief and Reconciliation
A reflective poem tells of seven weeks of gloom behind a clouded sky and a husband seeking forgiveness from a wife named Boxy. He recalls scornful glances, cold refusals, and a turning point when she relented and life brightened again.
Lily of the meadows in June 1904 poem fragment
A lyrical fragment lush with nature imagery from RB Lipasti dated 24/6/04 at Pentland Hills. The speaker frames the lily as a hidden guiding light, a symbol of purity and grace, awaiting dawn to illuminate meadows and hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Ory
Lipasti
Jon
Pentland Hills
Metropolitan Board of Works discusses farm visit and water plan
The Metropolitan Board of Works receives a State Labour request to visit the Metropolitan farm. Dr Naylor opposes spending on a Sandringham plan for a remote area while Cra Cook and Tre ganowan back the water supply project. Dr Ford seeks to amend holiday rules for new employees, and a special meeting may be required to alter regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Naylor
Sandringham
Turner
Twan
Cra
Cook
Treganowan
Ford
Crancour
Severe cough cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A reader from Havelock NW2 testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a severe cough in a child after one bottle. Another fragment mentions Bacchus Marsh and a testimonial about the medicine's excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Charles E. Dee
Havelock
Nw2
W. Gear
Moerom
Bacchus Marsh
Salle
Marsh Observation Station Report
A cryptic note mentions a Marsh Observation Station and a recommendation for a good pitchfork as a useful tool. It contrasts carrying multiple forks between barns and across the plage. The fragment reads as an aside on tools and movement in rural settings.
General Booth Opens Salvation Army Congress at Albert Hall
The London Daily Mail reports General Booth addressing about 10 000 Salvationists at Albert Hall for the opening of the International Salvation Army Congress. Delegates from 40 countries, exotic uniforms, flags, and pageantry framed the ceremony as Booth urged vigilance, unity, and continued social reform efforts. He read a Lord Mayor’s message and noted the King’s approval of the movement’s empire-wide significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Main
Albert Hall
General Booth
Salvation Army
London
Salvation
Aps
Spura
American Salvationiste
Booth Tucker
Speem
Liverpool
Euston
New York
Kentucky
Albert Ball
Ranka
Coningents
Bramwell Booth
Marveilliise
Negroca
Joe
Turk
Noble
Salvationiats
Degroes
Swanee River
West Indies
Wall
Norway
Switzerland
Finland
Japan
Booth
Manin
Cogrigy
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
W. Grant Morton of Bacchus Marsh endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as pleasant sugar coated medicine. They are easy to swallow, cause no griping or unpleasant effects, and purportedly improve digestion while correcting liver disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
Soll Ik
Social reform talk on the moral peril of wealth and class
The Sydney preacher Dr. Rosabey warns that modern progress and wealth accumulation threaten social unity. He urges study of history over sensational news, notes the social evil requires honest work and fair pay, and calls for class cooperation to replace barbarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosabey
Sydney
Templea
Oliver Goldsmith
England
Murray
Hallam
Harold Rogora
Froude
Merrie England
Edwards and Henrys
Tennyson
Locksley Hall
Colorado
Werribee Concert Hails Madame Nellie M Clelland's Troupe
A Wednesday night gathering in Werribee welcomed Madame Nellie M Clelland and a talented company. An influential ladies committee organized the event, tickets sold briskly, and the program featured Miss May Griffiths, Miss Dorothy Humphries, Miss Eileen Murphy, and Madame Nellie M Clelland among others. The audience praised performances from solos to duets, with strong support from the chorus and local talent, closing with the National Anthem. Weather notes mention drying winds and a new local post office nearing completion. Japan’s fishing population and shipyard capacity are briefly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Nallie M’ Land
Madame M‘clelland
Indies
Mordames Agar
Hastie
Kean
J. F. Agar
The
Bhire
May Griffiths
Harvey
Werribes
Qaler Herrin
Nellie M‘clalland
Dorothy Humphries
Eileen Murphy
Werribee
Misa Murphy
Tommy
Edith
Fy Johnston
Countain
Heather
Werri
Elsa McClelland
W. HL
Roberta
F. Nixon
Chas. Evang
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Golden Point
Blackwood
Gisborne
Peson
Holden
Kardbels
Harford
Lina
Ballarat
iBonnington
L. A. Famous & Co
Kear & Go
Paniland Hills
Bacchus
Busnror
Ions Shodoe
Hibernian
Tae St. Bernard's Branch
Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society
Mechanical Institute
Lodge
E. Costelloe
W. D. Hogan
Misa Mona M‘ewan
Mise J. Armahong
Cloettes
Mies Botler—Oream ailk_ semordaen
Ehiffne
Warribee
AL Condon
Nier Desea
Attnad
Hack Sxtin
Chiffon Svening Roan
Jeanie Griffin
Jad Hedagan
Man M. Hayes
Balan
Mise N Hayes
Craum Mra. Taylor
Mike M
Keene
Urcam Vollan Tebeat
Kelly
Crome
Mist Kennedy
Lnglston
Blouee
Lane
Chiffon
Mies Locke
Nellie Leve
Chilfon
Keine
Mina McOrmack
Mack
Paine Mkinlay
M*grath
Minn
Mina Baseell
Misa Ryan
Wrean
Misa M. Shields
Ming A. Simpein
Miss & Simpson
Moe G. A. Simpeon
Tee
Forgel-Ms-Pota
Broseeis
Jax’ Blom
Winnie Shea
J. Whelan
Flack
P. Whielan
Guipeire
Whelan
Maggie Whelan
Coammencare
W. Guar Morros
Haochos Marsh
A. Gaon
Frederick Liv
Grean Hill
Dr. Sleeman
Alon
Metropolitan Board OF Works
Tomspay, Acoust
Dorothy Maher
Piteroy
Victoria
Ayer
Nate
Socbus Marsh
Ian
Maz
Wolfes Schnapps
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