Letter from Lance Corporal Tootell Describes South African Campaign
The letter from Lance-Corporal Tootell of Coitnadai recounts marches from Bronkhorst to Wit Bank and Utrecht to Spitskop, clashes with Boers near Vryheid, and heavy scouting with the Johannesburg Mounted Rifles. He notes casualties, including Lieut Coulter, and mentions Beattie, Botha’s house, and movements toward Valksrast and Glencoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tootell
W. H. Tootell
Coitnadai
Volksrunt
Bronkhorst
Middleburg
Wit Bank
Newcastle
Utrecht
Hussars
Dublin
Spit's Kop
Pam
Beateen
Witbank
Caps Colony
Natal
Liant
Poultiney
H. Company
G. Coy
Vryheid
Johannesburg Mounted Rifles
Lady's Life Saved by Pink Pills for Poles Patients
A Melbourne reader tells how Miss Minnie Lathlean recovered from influenza, pneumonia, paralysis, and anaemia after using Dr Williams pink pills. She credits the remedy with restoring color, strength, and health, and notes their claimed cures for consumption and other ailments. The pills are sold by chemists and druggists through the Dr Williams Medicine Co. with stated prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Coffea Palace
Nolen St. Maryborough
Vic
Minnie Lathlean
Chamista
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Rocke
Pompsitt & Co
Flinders
Golden Fort State school picnic and farewell to Miss Cameron
A lively Friday Feb 18 picnic at Golden Fort State school celebrated Miss Cameron’s departure from the school. Students shared tea, played games, and presented a teapot and cruet. speeches by Derrick and Miss Cameron reflected on happy school ties. songs and a National Anthem followed with lollies for each child. The day ended with more games and a plentiful tea. Also reported were mining updates with Red White and Blue, Egerton, and New Discovery tributers, and the death of Mrs. T. Luby at 40 in Hed Hill, with a large funeral attended by Rev. M. Gozzello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Wood
Golden Ft
Quimeron
W. Byres
Derrick
Cameron
Misa Cameron
Pionicers
T. Luby
J. O'Brien
Hed Hill
Melbourne
M. Gozzello
Rowsley Concert Delights Audience With Child Performers
From Our Own Correspondent a large attendance enjoyed a school concert on the 18th. Miss Look and Miss Simpson led a program of songs and character pieces by young children including a Little Red Riding Hood and other tableaux. The chairman Mr B B Moga praised the effort and Mrs G C Dubout shared credit for guiding the children. A vote of thanks followed and dancing continued into the night amid strong patronage and thunderstorm rain Sunday that benefited crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.B. Moga
Miss Looks
Miss Simpson
Toblean
Little Red Riding Head
Misa
Hannah Hine
Misa Violet Kerr
Misa M. Russell
Munster Vera Dubont
Wolf
Last Geare
Mesars
Simon
Mr. Ft. Frortore
Jemime
Miss Locke
Captain Alirad
Mr. Cantors
J. Morton
J. Bull
Sore and quick remedy touted for biliousness and digestion
An advertorial piece urges readers to sacrifice time and money to prevent constipation and bile-related ailments. It extols Bill Beane pills as a cure that invigorates the liver and purifies blood, quoting Thomas Owen of Coolardie Bayley Street as a former sufferer who claims relief in three weeks. A nursely warning concludes that timely use saves suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Bill Beane
Thomas Owen
Early Morning Test Drive Reveals a Speed Demon Car
The narrator describes starting a 16 horsepower motor with a four cylinder setup and a single cylinder test. The car performs smoothly with little vibration as it accelerates from a standstill to 17 miles per hour along Oxford Street. The ride feels calm, like a stately yacht, while the tester notes the powerful internal arrangement and the careful handling by the chauffeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford-street
Kennington Road
Glorious Car Ride and Australian Corroboree Descriptions
A first person recounting a rapid motor trip from London to Brighton and back at speed, then a continued article on Aboriginal Australians. It documents corroboree rituals at Alice Springs including dye, blood, song, dance, fire, and a dramatic display with a decorated man and a burning wurlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Springs
Alberta
Amber
Alibar
Chamberlains Pain Balm Praised for Rheumatism Relief
D N Sinks of Troy Ohio reports severe rheumatism in arm and shoulder improved quickly by Chamberlains Pain Balm after druggist recommendation. He endorses the liniment to friends as the best remedy for muscular rheumatism available, with sales by local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wien
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Mesara
Parsons & Co
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Long Smooth Hair
The advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor will prevent hair loss and restore color, making hair dark and abundant again. It emphasizes youthful appearance and its value as a hair dressing on the toilet table, applied by Dr J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts USA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
de. J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maan
U.A
Upcoming Local Social Events Spanning October to January
A series of community gatherings are listed including a Buchrs party on October 30, Presbyterian entertainments on October 31, a birthday event in early November under Bacchos Marah Tent of ICB for Maddingley Park, a Church of England bakom event on November 18, and Druids ball planned for January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayrniong
Presbyterian Church
Manduay
Ina
I.C.B
Maddingley Park
Deye
Churen
England
Druids
Local hatter touts cough remedy in turn of the century note
Marvin Konko manager for T M Thompson’s millinery at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago reports catching a cold during late winter weather. He says a milliner used Olmwbherlain's Cough Remedy which quickly eased her symptoms and prompted him to buy it for himself. He notes he began to improve and is now well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cright
Draadfiet
Marvin Konko
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee
Ayton
Chicago
Enyzaz
W. Grast Morrow
Biueebusa Marth
Seavaze & Son
Werribee Auction of Roelbunl Estate Lots Sold
Auction by Messrs Edward Crawford & Co and W S Kenat & Co for Sir Rupert Clarke of the southern Roelbunl estate at Meechanics Institute Werribee drew about 400 bidders. Twenty eight lots sold, prices range from £4 to £8 2s per acre, total realisations £22,025 from 8,808 acres. G A Benees held cattle sale at Lis Werribee Yards with 174 head sold and prices listed. recent private contracts also noted. Downpour Sunday night expected to benefit crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arges
Messrs
Edward ‘Crawchard
Imstaraea
G. Godfroy
Mulbourne
Volant Roe
Mk. Cotterall
Volant Bros
Lip
C. F. Glassconk
Wirk's Bazaar
Melbourne
John Robinson
Tatneit
Werribes
Geo
Walker
Weorribes
Bite
Tourelle
W. Missan
Worribee
W. Murmy
GT. I
Paigell
Footscray
Joln Robertson
Ab i
M. Donahue
Mb Cotterall
Robs Hopkins
Carriwal
Acras
Jobo MM Marin
J. Bunting
G. A. Benee
Lis Werriben
Iest
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South OA
Bosra
H. Coys
H. Coy
Hank
Gohaway
Mr. Coulter
Nei Johnson
Tommy Miles
Melton
Lieut
Coulter
Botha
Phon
Llewine
Bothan
Vergheid
A.o
Jondee
Glencoe
Valksrast
Majuba Hill
Laing
Nek
Vallsrast
Tam
Beptember
J. Johnson
Lydiard Street
Soldier's Hill
Ballarat
Victoria
Great Britain
Australasia
Clarence Street
Sydney
Rowsley
Vfrom
Britton Hill
Streatham
London
London Bridge
Sam
Cnd
Brighton Aquarium
Euyé
Westminster Bridge
Brighton
Dondon Town
Fareham
Bournemouth
Salisbury
Australia
Profeamce Baldwin Spencer
Dr. Roth
Queensland
Spirry
Bacchus Marsh Observation Station
Tata
Wan
Caver
Werribee
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