Australian Bushranging The Harlyt Days
Charles White recounts Power alias John Stone’s capture near Wangaratta and the ensuing pursuit by Nicholson Hare and Montfort, the fate of Power after conviction, and the early life of Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang with Dan Kelly’s parallel exploits. The narrative frames bushranging origins, tests loyalty, and hints at ongoing revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wally
Wangaratta
Power
Johnstone
King River Ranger
Glenmore Run
Nicholson and Hare
Montfort
C. H. Nicholson
Melboure Press
Mr. Hare
Melbourne
Hare
Metropolitan
Ned Kelly
Tower
Testimony Boosts Cumberland Medicine for Indigestion Relief
A local witness from Boyd Town Eden touts the medicine Cu as a cure for indigestion after using multiple remedies with no relief. He cites improvements after three bottles and endorses Cumberland Mercury and Newcastle Herald quotes as proof of its efficacy. The report mentions wide local claims of cures and rapid health gains in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins
Darton Chronicle
Foe
Newcastle Herald
A Woman's Letter About Local Talent Evening
A reader recounts attending a village talent show with a chaotic program. The rowdy crowd, Irish-themed pieces, a nervous youth failing his recital, a held audience, and a belated supperless dance mark the night. Transport home in rain completes the weary end of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miege
Aga
Ireland
Smatewit
Bacon
Heggs
Youll
Gorge Reid
Jolka
Rosebery's Heir and Victorian Gambler in Political Debate
Lord Rosebery's second son inherits a town house and £100000 enabling a political path. Wren of Victoria, once a bootmaker, spent nearly fifteen years silent before offering £50000 to lease a racecourse and live grandly at Studley Park, funding suburban venues. The Daily Telegraph is accused of sophistry in weighing Labor and Deakin, with mockery of Reid and the paper's perceived bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosebery
Wren
Victoria
Studley Park
St Valentine Violets and a Family Dilemma at Barronscourt
In Barronscourt a forged letter surfaces and alters Clare De la Poer and Gerald’s life. Eight years after a marriage born of intrigue, Clare reveals a token violet keepsake sparking memory of a painful past and a hopeful future. Meanwhile Mrs Watson-W plans social matches for seven sisters as father funds one marriage at a time within a tight budget. The sisters anticipate gowns and gowns of social expectation as Hess navigates engagement and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Aesheton
Clare
Gerald
Sara
Mapgie
Miss Avsheton
Clare de la Poer
Gerald Aml T
Nellie Loses Her Chance At Family Dilemmas
In a Dec morning scene, a lawyer father debates helping his daughters Nellie Hester and Ada. With Ada growing taller, tensions rise as mother urges more aid while Nellie resists, and the breakfast table becomes a forum for duties, ages, and promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Paple
Papa
Amy
Cuckoo
Tam
Beasie
Germany
Nellie
Ada
Mamma
Bessie
Carlsfeldt
Wimma
William
Momma
Hester
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Charles White
Cuantes
Cuarren
Beechworth
Penkridge
Speculatora
Sydney
Murray River
Swan Hill
Kelly
Dan
Jim
Mra
Gunn
Skillian
Kate
Grace
Dan Kelly
Ned
Greta
Tory
Hines
Eowinu
Wan
Sewin
Connie
Conan
Natalevelts
OLD Maciines Exvil
Singer Manufacturing Company
Bega
A. Pinkerton—Demon
Dr. McLaughlin
Bethany Waterloo
Beaufort
Vic
Tallangat
Leamure
The
Dr. McLaughlin Co
Swanston Street
Melb
Biden- Monaro Filectorate
the Live Newspaper
the South
Boot
Edward Boot
Hoot
James J. Surrm
Boyd Town
Eden
Wu. Lyaun
Thargomindah
Queensland
Paull
Vale
D. West
Madge
Labor Party
Deakin
Aot
G. H. Reid
Daily Telegraph
Reid
D.T
St. Valentine's Violets
Cyarren TV
Clare Nil Gerall
Barronscourt
Charlie Excott
Toba
Toan
Nelli
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