This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ballarat Courier
Location
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
8
A fragmentary OCR record mentions Mr J Howard and a building material entry tagged with water, with cryptic references to a Heber r vibhenge and a 2 4G notation. The readable names suggest a local matter involving a person and a material entry, but critical details are missing.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions cabinets and victories in a wartime context with unclear names and dates. The readable bits reference Winkazt and Bboy CABINETS WENDEIS and a Bras fragment, but the full meaning and specifics are not recoverable from the text.
A dense archival auction and shop catalog fragment lists bathing suits and elastic garments, kitchenwares, kitchen utensils, blinds, drapery and household goods from Brown’s, Helland’s and local shops. It notes prices, delivery terms, and certificates, with racing event notices and committee details interwoven.
A fragmentary 19th century notice advertises a Boxing Day FCMMED meeting with horse races over six furlongs and ten furlongs, nominations due and prizes, plus a separate school hall event and a memorial service for Thomas Commun. Names include Mir HJ Buckland, Barry, and local venues in Grenville Street and Malbourne with dates in December 1514.
A garbled OCR text yields a fragmented local notice mentioning places such as Craig's Hotel and Marl, with references to wages, families, houses, and a refreshment counter. Readable names and specific actions are sparse, leaving the item as a partial community notice with unclear dates or authorities.
Collectors and music lovers are invited to inspect the new piano line from Fy eb-oeave, featuring renowned brands such as COLARD and COLARD. The Eagle Prana model is praised for its ease of play and reliable action, with attention to tone and durability suitable for advanced players. Howard Pianos also showcases a brass-gowed finish option and sturdy walnut casing.
A garbled OCR style notice references the estate of Ely formerly of Mark’s, an Australian Trigotia soldier, with mentions of Alfred Om borme of Clark Hall and a probate process. It also notes a special meeting and trades’ monthly meetings at Ballarat with references to Nevett, Newitt, and local officials, dated January and December.
A garbled pastiche lists varied goods and services from bicycles and hardware to tyres, tools, stoves, and Christmas items. Includes shop addresses and notes on prices, repairs, and special offers, with scattered mentions of brands, locations, and auctions.
Fragmented OCR text from a 1912 regional report mentions Morwell and Ballarat areas with references to a body and a seated figure. It is incomplete and hard to interpret, but hints at a body description and the local context.
Fragmented ad copy promotes a supposed "Smart Mime Treatment" for women with promises of cures for various conditions. It references Dr Vickery and a planned event on January 19 at a press printing house, urging readers to attend for a free consultation and mentioning verbal trestment and public notices. The text is garbled and reads like an early 20th century medical marketing notice with vague efficacy claims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.