Boxing Day Sports and Social at Blackwood Races
A mixed program at Blackwood features handicap races over 120 yards and a half mile, minor entries, and a lively ball at the Mechanics’ Institute with music by Carrothers Sweet and Skinner. Boxing night concert at Derry’s Reef raises funds for a widow, with local entertainers and a strong attendance despite delays at Trentham races. Rainfall totals for December and year figures are noted. racing results list multiple stakes and placings, and a protest over a Middledale ride is mentioned.
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Hl. Harper
Bentries
W. Warburton
Yarda
P. Dalian
Mechanics' Institute
Carrothers, Sweet
Skinner
Spiri
Blackwood
Derry's Reef Mechanics
Wn. Chitke
Trentham
Gro
Blackiood Chatrels
Modkley
Daisy Mell
Warburton
Yarding
Maren
Baby
Burgess
Sweets
Bilsie
the Glen
Mr. Mackie
Noelle
Mr. Carroll
Mr. Armstrong
Afr. Mardin
Miss Lightly
Mr. Tress
W. Higgins
Miss Tiplisao
M. Giles
Hudson
Tatterson
Neal
M'Rae
Fire Brigade
Smyth
Seabrook
Barry
Tim Ring
Ender
Skebill
Lottie
Find
Bates
Middledale
Hassan
M*cartney
Acorn
Comumassie
Conway
Stoneberry
Harduinn
Hollowback
Munro
Lorie
M-Cartney
M'Tan
Nico
Dandy Dick
Clrch
Wesleyan
Mfr
Tox
Yorkin
Yankee Reef
J. Skinner
Egerton
Melton and Staughton cricket match at Esford ends in high scores
The annual Esford cricket clash between Mellon Cricket Club and the Staughton family saw 400 runs in a sunlit afternoon. Melton posted 204 with Burnip 76 and Besith 85, while Staughton replied 245 led by Willis 76 and J. Staughton 35. Wickets by J. Staughton and a five wicket haul by J. Hobertean capped a lively match.
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FNOM
Mellon Cricket Club
Staughton
Esford
H.W. Staughton
Melton
Sroum
Tesme
A. Shebler
Jnn
GH. W. Staughton
Tve
Burnip
A. Besith
A. Caeup
Shebler
Prank
Johny Staughton
Stearhtom
Mitade
Eigo
A.taylor
Wall
Willis
Johu Staughton
Frank Staughton
A. Staughton
J. Hobertean
Exford
Eynesbury
T. Staughton
G. Staughton
Melton Gours
Mesure
O'Meara
P.M
Harkness
J.P
John Richardson
Whitesides
Joly Hays
Melton Mark
Hays
Melbourne
Wade
Bien
Noerkbunt
Mfr
Mark Paine and Narrow Escape Fire Incident
Mark Paine reports a fire near Mrs. M Divan’s residence with damage amount unspecified. Adjacent property narrowly avoided flames. Separately, Harvey Patterson of Western Australia became seriously ill and was transported to Melbourne for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Paine
Long Point Tunnel Progress At Ingliston
From our own correspondent the Long Point Tunnel Company of Ingliston reports 160 feet drilled through solid rock with 40 feet to finish. The tunnel is 7 feet by 7 feet and has a fall of one in four. It is expected the Worribas will be diverted in about a month when river-channel mining will start in the current bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Point
Ingliston
Sarrel
Luz
Rowe
Arntor
Lang
Clare
Clereywan
London
Harp of Erin Hall Night Brightens Lalengarook
A late 1994 95 correspondent describes a well attended hall gathering at Mr Gorman’s charm on the th wt with fern and evergreens decorations by J Fitzgerald and I Gorman. Katrine Drmn prepared wreaths. Medownky wel and Davies performed. Kilmartin recited. dancing kept up with J Fitzgerald and others. Refreshments by Mrs T Alexander praised. Mr Gorman notes profits fund license. Harvesting is light. new year wishes extend to friends and foes alike.
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Mr. Gorman
Iiali
Dfn
Medownky
Davies
Me. Kilmartin
Ainsie
Mosers
J.nd
J. Pitegerald
Tl Mwolewly
J. Brum
Arah
Conway
T. Alexander
Lalengarook
Fitzgerald
Gorman
Erin
Gisborne
Bawelina Marsh
Bennett
Coimadai
Ar. Gorman
Imsusall
Pferd racing card with weights and entrants
Ballan Ragel s Wenxesway Taxuany fi and other entries listed for weight for age races. J Pisk s br Idalin and T F Nickall s b bh Bobby Daraler appear alongside Bladstone Queen of the ill and various horses with ages from 3 to 12 years. Entries close Monday 7th Jan. B R Manning’s Sierra 7 years and other stakes events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Daley
H. Willis
J. Pisk
Idalin
T. F. Nickall
Bobby Daraler
Mirnoe
Gyre
R. Willis
Ed. Fisk
F. Manning
Miss Gladstone
Ayra
J. Howard
Ghigan
Tarrmporeenoh
E. Brimmons
King John
Byry
Manning
Chew &. Sierra
Byrs
Australians at social dance praise native youths and compare to Americans
A report on a social dance by Australian Natives Rocisty of the Instritulit of the year T6894 notes a crowded hall and high spirits. The writer commends young Australians for charm and dress, likens them to Americans, and calls for smoother discipline and improvement in society while praising both dancers and partners.
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The
Express
Ind
Ant
Tore
H. A. Bornstein
Anatolia
Seltichneza
Indys Show Polite Dancing Etiquette in Young Nation
The writer extols dancing as a social virtue and moral progress. He praises gentlemen who oblige partners, notes the joy of making others happy, and hopes rising generations in the country will improve in manners and conduct as they age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Fruit Nurseries Prolific Kent Grower Bunyard Insight
A Melbourne style calendar opens with gardening tips and pest control notes, then a detailed interview at Allington Nurseries near Maidstone with Mr Bunyard. He discusses Paradise stock, pruning, and the breadth of varieties from apples to pears and cherries, highlighting profits, stock choices, and regional practice.
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Asia
Povniliso
Mr. Buneyard
Atocle
Temarck
Bismarck
Mr. Busyard
Sudeley
Ribston
Gascoyne
Mico de Ménage
Dargling
Paradica
Tombins County
America
Bunyard
Yeas
Bashel
Kent
Wehead
Nore
Gardeners Guide to Winter Potting and Propagation
Market gardeners supplied notes on plant care and propagation. Tor family outer leaves and other garden varieties are described for winter production, rhubarb and chrysanthemums to be fed with manure, celery transplants, roses, carnations, pelargoniums cuttings, and training creepers. Bulbs to be stored, Cineraria, Primula sown, and horse hoof clippings used as manure. A指ferns layer details on potting depth and root feeding with bottom matter.
Tomato pollination note and definition of art
The article discusses tomato pollination methods using a rabbit tail and a wand. It asserts bees are ineffective for tomatoes and emphasizes careful attention to pollination. It cites Mr. Whistle defining Goiah as a picture finished when the means used vanish. The text closes with a critique of national dislike and manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistle
With a Cup and Saucer A Love Poem From a Fragment
A fragmented poem imagines a fragile china cup and heart shaped saucer as symbols of tender affection. Vivid phrases evoke violets, pierced petals, and delicate tea scenes. The speaker ponders memory, longing, and a whispered romance set near a tea table.
Gallant Colville Two and the Frontline Romance
In a wartime tale a lads courage at Mereil's Zareba earns him commendation and a Victoria Cross as Colville Two writes from the front to his faithful love Colville Two's mentor, Dr Bellar, watches over a school of boys amid a clash of demons ambition and loyalty with a backdrop of vows and letters from a Cairo sweetheart promising enduring devotion and hardship.
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Dr. Bellar
Treed
Kellar
Bren
Anaster
Colville Two
Colvillo
Rellar
Tami
Mereil
Zareba
Cobl
Cairo
Amare
Bob
Constanes de Heverley
Lord Marmion
Tran
Duck
Laltould
Idot Keliar
Jack Colville
Quien
Jack
Egypt
Lydia
War tale ends in tragedy as Jack falls in battle
In a vivid wartime scene Violet and Jack's romance meets grim fate. Jack is killed by a concealed Arab spear during a mission near Suakin. Violet mourns while Col Branks holme prepares a quiet parade farewell, avoiding public fanfare as the regiment honors the fallen officer with restrained sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
Timol
Youms
Kiro
Jack
Bitnwltan
Linthe
Kellar
Squire Ostoldesigie's 200 Mile Ride A 1401 Feat
Squire Ostaldestone rode 200 miles in 10 hours on the Newmarket race course in November 1401, changing horses every four miles. He used 16 horses and rode at full speed with a steady pacer, finishing the four mile segment each time without ill effects, as noted by Chambers' Journal.
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Squire Ostoldesigie
Squire Ostaldestone
Newmarket
Qshuttlestone
Isis
Liamount
Chambers’ Journal
Copper sulfate cord to deter slugs praised by horticulturist
A horticulturist recommends an on-ground copper sulfate impregnated cord to kill soft bodied slugs and snails upon contact. Sir John Lubbock notes bees prefer blue flowers in color experiments.
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Maecia
John Lubbock
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