Wyalong's Rise From Bark Hut to Mining Town
A 13 year transformation near Temora turns a bark hut into a thriving Wyalong with 3400 residents. Frederick Neeld and family spark gold prospecting after noting quartz pieces, founding reef lines and driving a mining boom amid mallee scrub and agricultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalong
New South Wales
Frederick Neeld
Goulburn
Victoria
Mallee
Temora
G. W. Neeld
Neeld
Bendigo
Sona
Balte
Wyatong
Dangers of kissing Bible oaths debated in English court
Judge Sir Thomas Snagge condemned the practice of swearing by kissing the Bible as unhealthy and objectionable. Dr Ashburton Thompson, president of the Board of Health, questioned whether disease accompanies this ritual, reflecting a strong protest against compelled oath ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Court
Armstrong
Scotland
England
Thompson
Mackellar
M.L.C
Christendom
Thomas Snagge
Ashburton Thompson
X3.w Board of Health
Assembly moves to ban all gambling including racecourses
The assembly backed prohibitions against street and shop betting and advanced measures to outlaw gambling entirely, even at racecourses. Attorney General Wade faces a loophole as the law cannot erase gambling, suggesting legalization of the totalisator under government monopoly as a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Toteshop
Stewart
Lady Boarders Cause Trouble in Boarding House Tales
A boarding-house mistress recounts conflicts with lady boarders, cooks, and maids. She cites examples of Lent meat abstinence, petty charges, improper room access, and theft of dining room items as persistent sources of friction, with blame placed on behavior of both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Boot's Indigestion Cure Praised by Readers
A Queensland reader from Boyd Town Eden testifies the Boot's Indigestion Cure improved their condition after failed Sydney doctors and patent medicines. The testimonial echoes local trust, praising the remedy as a reliable cure for indigestion in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot
Torsiponta
Neiwenal Herald
Miscellany items from a late 19th century British issue
A collection of brief notes covering eyewear fashion in theatre circles, a Perth Western Australia meat and milk seizure drive, a mention of Paris green insecticide, Greek secrecy rituals, a Metz hairdresser fortune incident, Lord Alverstone’s long speech, a Somerset magpie mischief, stamp duty on estates, probate values, and curious historical anecdotes including English child marriages and Edison’s lack of a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Chamberlain
Birmingham
West Australia
Perth
Freemantle
Board of Health
Paris
Metz
Ealing
Lord Alverstone
Britain
Venezuela
Somersetshire
Georgie Abbott
Wallerawally
Edward Clapton
Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons
St Luke Quyleitey Vele
Wbinesis
Church Services and Mail Schedule Across Regions
The fragmentary notes outline church services and schedules across multiple districts, listing various parishes and times for Sunday worship, children's services, and catechism sessions. It also provides post office hours, mail closings for Sydney routes, and transport-related notices, with numerous place names such as Wallagoot, Merimbula, Cobargo, and Candelo, reflecting a regional church and civic timetable.
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Bulletin
Lady Boarders
H. B. Hales
THE
Trotting Hok&e
Hilltof
Candela
Bemboka
Bega Diabrjcta
Bemboke
Bonn
Harold
Childe Harold
Bath Aer Penacy
Gsi Ear
B. Haleb
Propristor
Agexms
J. McGrade
Canduly , Alcock, Bamboks
Bega
Hiden-J Monaro Bilectorate
the Live Newspaper
the South
Addreas
Pamadeabis
McLaughlin
Alimante Thal Wan
T. Hookge
Singleton
Sen
Tour Howe
Edward Boot
Padua
Janes J. Sarva
Boyd Town
Eden
Cunherandt Mercury
Durham Chronicle
Lyons
Thargominduh
Queensland
Walter
Aydney
Ant
Amy Chan
D. West
Greece
Lippert
Hursuin
Dailey
Salen
Brefou
William Brereton
Jenkins
Dreally
Hertz Agricultural Rocisty
Reuben Pratt
United States
Karreepan
Kimberley
Thomas Edison
Inventor
Ander
al Laguard
Tanja
Wallagoot
Tt Ja i
Ayn Howens
Tantawanels
Kemersie
Megilie
Barveralldren
Veni Roration
F. Wilkesbon
Pandram
Geist Faresbyterian Church
Nderw
Septembm
Eal
Amin Bers
Byebertan Jutta
Tae
LST
Agri
Welle
Cenpeeuer
Ikki
Onstlaw Ee Pheer Prewtee
Bey Sb Ruel
Abe
Freie
Beoa Post
Secureia
Abetuaton Lienrhity
Avalwen
Bodulla
Selligen
Coe
A Hall
Cathicarty
Wapengos
Murrah
Bermingii
Ratunday
Cobarga
Borabala
Cathcart
Vie
Rydney Overland
Cooma
Bydney
Merimbula
Jullat
Thureday
Candelo
Kameruke
Kanoope
Thero Rel Mye
Marra
Wsipbaay
Frida
Tuooday
Thuredey
Thoreday
Buckn
Tudaday
Pam
Bailey
A.m
Apu
Aifiog
Newtown Amd
Jas, W. Motrrch
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