Sparrow Shooting Scores Set in Annual Trophy Event
The event reported 420 sparrows shot in the afternoon as scores were tallied for the G.F.H. trophy and related prizes. Winners included Rainbow, Wade, Fraser, A Shebler, Shebler, Inglis, Munning, and Coburn with several divisions and final results noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.F.H
Shebler
F. Muenning
Blain
J. Wade
HF. Coburn
J. C. Inglis
Fraser
Muntz
Messrs
Rainbow
Wade
A. Shebler
Inglis
Munning
Sod Coburn
Black Wood Bulletin Notes Ground Plans and Reef Prospects
Commouth reports that Taave life club aims to start ring practices within weeks after government permission and a site at the old cricket ground advances. Gribble reef patchiness continues with wider spread, Pincombe house narrowly escapes blaze after a candle incident, and E J Hansen moves from Bullarto to Northcote as North Red White and Blue resumes boiling and prospecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Wood
Blackwood
Faughton
Theen
Mr. Pincombe
Inck
Red Hill
Miss Pincombe
E. J. Hansen
Bullarto
Northcote
The Great London Plague and Bile Beans Remedy
A historical voice links London’s plague to sewer cleanliness and warns that bowels liver and kidneys must stay healthy. It promotes Bile Beans as a tonic to cleanse the system and claim protection against disease, selling for 1 shilling 54 pence per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dezens
London
Woras
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Show Shines At Mechanics Institute
The third annual Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Improvement Society show drew large crowds over Friday and Saturday, with robust exhibits in pot plants and blooms. Judges praised flowering displays and prize winners while noting space gains, weather benefits, and a lively program of foods, designs, and sparrow‑egg destruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh Horticultural Improvement Society
Mechanics’ Institute
Moore
Melbourne
J. Lodge
Messrs. Moore
Simon
Cowan
A. G. Simon
P. Murphy
Messrs. Nogg
Messrs
A. Elliott
B. T. James
H. H. Chesshire
Bown
Fenton
Simpson
T. Cain
Howe
Cain
Dugdale
J. Moore
Dodge
J. Lod
B. A. Fisher
Gerald Little
C. Ball
DB. A. Fisher
Jock Littles
H. Burbidge
Thomas Little
Manning's Hotel
J.P
Society
Draper
Bacchus Marsh
Sturrock
Mr. Chesshire
Mother Marth
D. A. Little
B. B. Mogg
Bacchua Marsh
R. Hornbuckle
A Symphony in Chinese in Melbourne Exhibition
A Chinese cultural display at the Exhibition Building Melbourne features numerous Chinese attendees and major dragon banners. Elaborate dragon heads and glass scales showcase costly artistry while a Chinese orchestra performs and a vocalist sings in English. The event, aimed at supporting Melbourne Hospital, receives mixed local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Melbourne Hospital
Letter From Lieutenant Staughton Reports River Crossing Into O F 6
Donkerpoort March 18 1900 Lieutenant Staughton describes crossing the Orange River into the O F 6 with Major Butcher’s force. Worcesters establish river position, engineers build a bridge, pontoons reused as rafts, and troops advance with guns in support. Soldiers raid farms for rifles and prisoners amid tense searches of homes and resistance from Cape Colony rebels.
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V.m.lr
Butcher
Lince
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Lord Robarts
Norval
Bloemfontein
Pauresmith
Bloamfonton
Wartime Diary Excerpts From Frontline Letters
A field letter reflects fallen Salmon and casualties after Arundel and Hobkirk's Farm. Notes fear of Lord Roberts moving to Pratoria before Bloemfontein and anticipation of a final show near the Vaal river. Mentions promotions, illnesses, and crossing the river with updates from Norval's Pont and Staughton contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon
Arundel
Lord Roberts
Pratoria
Bloemfontein
Vaal
Norval's Pont
Hobkirk’s Farm
Anrrow
Andel
Gordon Lyle
Squires
Krager
Amy
Mr. Staughton
Bacchus Marsh Rainfall Notes 1900 Observations
Weather notes from Bacchus Marsh Observation Station summarize a 24 hour reading period and month ending May 1900. April rainfall totaled 2.61 inches over 17 days, with May and June recording varied totals and a generally dry period through autumn.
New Queanbeyan Bridge Marks Steel and Timber Hybrid
A BMHergid paragraph details the Queanbeyan bridge with four concrete piers two abutments and composite spans using steel in tension and timber in compression. Pratt truss features and cross girders in steel reduce cost while preserving durable elements. Project by B. de Burgh engineers Hungerford & Sons contractors costing about £6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hergid
Shire Conncillors
Queanbeyan
Cowre
Devas
B. 3 de Burgh
Massie. Hungerford & Sons
Farm painting supplies urged for all households
A parable style note urges every farm to hire a paint outfit including brushes and white lead with linseed oil and varnish. It extols painting as profitable and amusing dialogue follows about appearances and charity prompting Mary to feed a hungry man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Treland lecture and railway improvements in Werribee Shire
The piece notes a Tuesday lecture by Rev G A Robinson on Treland and Erin, praising Irish contributions amid war. It reports Wyndham Shire Council plans to asphalt the Station Street footpath, improve access to the station, and install a better approach. railways adornments at the station and public cooperation suggested. It mentions Ortholia School enrollment around 60, the Metropolitan Harm life club’s inauguration with officers, and rainfall record concerns with a rain gauge planned for Station Street news agency.
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Treland
Africa
Sons of Erin
G. A. Robinson
Wyndham
Railway Department
Elesa
Soceas
Shiro Qemeil
Werribos
Ortholia
Metropolitan Harm Life Club
Rogers
J.P
Werribve
C. Pull
M*hongie
Alornn
W. GO
Collinge
Treastrer
Mme
Mesers
Dibbs
Ozanne
Lemmin
Shaw
Engebrightsen
Andibere
Mossra
N. Tinwin
Tt. Gelding
Chien
Welfire
Moran
Theongeyuenes
Shire
G. T. Chirnside
Station Street
Glenormiston Butter Factory Shines Under Practical Management
A Wangaratla Chronicle report details Glenormiston Butter Factory’s capacity with 16 De Laval separators and six hoists handling 16 000 gallons daily from 100 suppliers within miles. Manager Mr Keeles runs a strict, merit based operation ensuring no waste and fair accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Laval
Keeles
Heeles
Eccles
New South Wales
Lord Brassey
England
Babcock
Wangaratla
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J. Loda
T. Moore
Dent Moore
Mr. J. Moore
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Tloon Thompson
J. Cowan
Connag
Dubliss
F. Jones
W. Herhaw
Dublins
P. Tones
F. Tones
W. Karshaw
Lena Thompson
Flohal
Epergne
Flowera
I. Lodge
Alkemads
Mise J. Campbell
Lodge
Miss Almond
Divs Vance
J. Moora
I Chryzan
Do—J. Moore
Dodgs
Onite
E. A. Fiaher
BR. sAllemade
Fuehsiea
T. Lada
J. Lada
E.G. Jones
Lona Thompson
Rosie Little
Vem
J. A. Pishar
Jean Little
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J. Ledge
H. M. Hoigson
Palu
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Mies I. Moors
Migs of Fisher
Stella Whale
K. White
Jock Little
C. Manning
Dreaeepee
Ies N. Pears
Rosia Little
N. Pearce
Do—. Moore
Chryenn
I. Moora
Chryeon
Moora
Archie Marah
BE. G. Jones
H. G.jones
A. A Simon
A. C. Simon
TR. L. Muir
Gowan
Archia Marsh
A.C. Simon
A. Hjorth
A. BE. M'Farlane
Mra. H. Kattla
C. Simon
J- Cowan
W. Hagen
C. Sitson
James Cowan
A. E. M'Farlang
Ly J. Cowan
J. N’farlane
J. Wan
TJ. Cowan
Toy Edwards
Ararat G. Jones
Janes Cowan
A.J. Simon
A. EB. M’farlune
A. ©. Simon
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R. Balton
T. Cowan
W. Hogan
Tomes Cowan
Tong Feil
He Hogee
A. B. M'Parlane
A. H. Marriane
Mise Fogg
W. Hf. M'Farlane
Musa
P. Grant
J. Toms
H. Kettle
Mise Simon
J. Scott
Mins
Z. Lodge
Misa M.T. Hogarty
Misa Simon
T. G. Pearce
Lindsay
Ly PF
Tohnie
John Sloss
J. Goobt
Templeton
Mmiss Page
Hocking
Misa Vanen
Vance
J. Cana
Powlee
W. Hollis
Jimea Benoski
Tg, Thompson
T. Edwards
M. F. Chomley
W. Grant
C. WL
P. Chomley
John Slosy
WM. M
B. Mogg
Borley
M. M
B. T. Mogg
Chomley
Hela Peas
AH. Daginls
Blakeston
Myrntong
C. Oliver
Deoham Myers
Keppel Turnour
James Kerr
Lieutenant Staughton
Lerren
8. I. Stughton
P. J. Vallanca
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Wolfe
Louth
Glenormiston
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