Diamond Tales From The Vaal River Mines
A fragmentary diary-style piece recounts near-crime temptations and a diamond found by chance in Kimberley and later sold to a South African millionaire. It also retells odd diamond sightings in a hippo mouth and a river bed, with cautionary moral notes on contraband and illicit buying amid 19th century mining life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lestion
Kimberley
South Africa
Jamond
Bans
Jack Frost
Taal
Hubaré
Vaal
Vael
Speke and Grant Escape From Giant Boa Constrictor
An expedition narrative recalls Speke and Grant nearly dying when Speke’s arm is caught in a boa constrictor that ambushed them after a food hunt. The two travelers escape as the serpent gradually loosens its grip while Grant and attendants watch in grim fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speke
Grant
Rich Speke
Katarean
Bing
M Ayself
Byahew
The Horses Coat and Its Care
The article explains how a horse’s coat reflects its grooming and overall condition. It discusses factors like age, breed vitality, climate, and seasonal maintenance, noting that young and old horses are harder to keep in polished condition and that coat quality signals health and vitality.
Notice to Lovers and M arriage Agency in America
A fragmented notice warns lovers about private parlour and glass water arrangements after a date. It mentions a London visitor and an inland scene, with quirky dialogue about what is happening in London and on Washington Street near an inn, reflecting a curious 19th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M & Tharriage Agency
America
Pic
Waalington Street
London
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Publis Notices
Lewis & CO
Are
Ty Caine
Unu
Sonny Sontumy
Coop Rane
John Cooper
W. Q Hearne & Co
Geelong
Victoria
PEC
Natior
AL. Wallace
Massey Harris
Man Omiaray
Alcominoe
Note Atdone
K. J. Wallace
Mase Depol
Lydgest
Bena
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THE
Melbourne
Bridge Street
Benalla
Gregerson
Chemiuly
D. Kons
Finidgnat
IKON
FOUN
J. Tooper Fe
Korsas Way
Chargan Will
Reasonatila
Baddaginsie and District
Benj. Sessions
Mesuy
Diggle & Davine
Kanoral Dutoulors
Baddaginnas
Jak
Walmy
Kaurl
Moorung Gowebes
Abther Retan
Benjamin Sessions
Badiagginnie
Ashman
Tatu
Yarrawonga
Wishoa
Bonalle
Vienna
Cape Sonnny Street
Kerauunen
Yraus
Ty Hanlown
Yunerals
Endore Fort
Vendore
W. G Hearne & Co. Ltd
Gestong
Mintosia
G, Abbott
Leaisterland Traaisnen
Bridin Street
Wes
Cass
Toby
G, Abbott, Beidge-htever W
Glynne
Ren
Nothy
Ani
Carsier-nuroet
Sherwills
Malbourne
Mont
Tite Shire
Maya
Carrier Street
Royal Mail
Avearnass
Marseilles
Adslaide
Oslembe
Asem
Port Aid
Gibraltar
St Mihi
Europe
Eoena Saale
N. D
Harper, Bridge St
Lafayette Studio
Webb Building
Collins ST
Australia
Commonwealth
Lafayette
PHE Webb
Jolin Clark
Tandaudry
Hof Worka
Mulbourn Frumber En Gasfitter
Nunn Street
Benalla Tinsmith
TS Brancles
Clark
Haath
Odark's
Jonking &Son
Nowmiie
Lenalla
S. Talochino
Poy Fitny
Amy Malnara
Grain Brokers Oe Lacs Saa
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Omee
Manaral
Riverine
Queensland
Cooper's Hhelp
Palatina Insurance Coy
Omess
Colling
Hart Whet
Dalgety S
S. Newmarket
Bale
Civen
Markey
Quibell
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Bourke
Goldsbrough, Wort
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